Not a “weak tie,” though it is an ugly one.
* With an economic hit on the horizon, it’s time to talk about “weak ties.” [Law and More]
* The makers of Guns ‘N’ Rosé beer must have an appetite for destruction because that feels like a trademark loss waiting to happen. [Lowering the Bar]
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
* Some more analysis of the ABA jobs data we’ve been talking about all week. [Tax Prof Blog]
* The liberal wing of the Supreme Court may not have the votes, but they’ve been taking more control of cases anyway. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Speaking of the Supreme Court, will LGBTQ rights prevail? A compelling argument that a pair of conservative justices may well defect. [Workplace Prof Blog]
* Lawyers breaking down Avengers Endgame. We’ll go ahead and throw a spoilers warning on this, though one would have to be pretty dense not to have predicted that. [The Legal Geeks]
From ‘Vendor’ To ‘Partner’: How LexisNexis Is Deepening Law Firm Relationships
The company is emphasizing ‘white glove service’ in the AI era. Here’s what the initiative is delivering for clients.
* Alyssa Milano’s sex strike is… dumb. [Law & Crime]