* The Fed reverses course and agrees to bail out insurance giant American International Group. [Forbes]
* Alaskan lawmakers file suit to stop the “Troopergate” investigation of Sarah Palin. [New York Times]
* Eight lawyers are on the American Lawyer’s 2008 Lifetime Achievers list for “history-making accomplishments.” [American Lawyer]
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* The law against baggy pants is deemed unconstitutional. “Your Honor, we now have the fashion police.” [Palm Beach Post]
* DLA Piper will help raise funds for maglev trains in California. [The Press-Telegram]