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Turn Contract Friction To Flow

Looking for a model that treats contracting as one continuous path rather than a series of disconnected actions? This guide is for you.

Thomson Reuters CEO: Legal Profession Faces ‘Biggest Disruption In Its History’ From AI  

For the first time in more than 300 years, AI is fundamentally rewriting how legal work products are created.

More Than 100 Organizations Back Bill To Expand Patient Access To Clinical Trials

A coalition of 131 healthcare organizations is backing the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which aims to expand patient access to clinical trials through financial support and other measures.

Morning Docket: 08.21.25

* This Eric Adams ally corruption story has everything: snacks, questionable lawyering, and a wad of cash. [The CITY]

* A Trump U.S. Attorney in Virginia abruptly resigns. Hmmmm… wonder what’s going on there. [Bloomberg Law]

* Ninth Circuit clears way for Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal. [Reuters]

* Is revenge a good justification for a federal case? We’ll see! [Law and Crime]

* Federal government, nit the courts, is the right mechanism to unseal the Epstein files. I’m sure the Trump administration will act on the any day now! [Law360]

* All the damage Trump can do to elections — it’s a depressing read! [Slate]

Ed Martin Isn’t Too Proud To Beg — See Also

Martin Is Begging Tish James To Resign: He also pleaded with her to not release the letter to the public. So much for that.

Slain Judge Alledged To Be Part Of “Nasty and Sickening” Sex Ring: Forthcoming details may make sense of the in-chambers shooting.

Eric André Gets Second Swipe At Clayton County: The 11th Circuit reversed the original dismissal after “careful review.”

Prioritizing Public Service?: These law schools should be on your radar!

On This Week Of Thinking Like A Lawyer: Sandwich throw-downs and the end of Obergefell?

Of Course A Lawyer Invented That!

A mainstay of the legal practice.

Agentic AI Is The ‘Fetch’ Of Legal Tech And We Need To Stop Trying To Make It Happen

Please stop with the agentic nonsense.

Corporate Clients Aren’t Just Going To Forget About The Biglaw Firms That Made Deals With Trump

In-house leaders are most concerned about 'reputational risks' and 'the impact on their companies.'

Slain Judge Allegedly Involved In ‘Nasty And Sickening’ Sex Party Ring

The details about what allegedly happened in the small town are shocking.

The Sandwich Is Mightier Than The Sword

Law firms get some worrying numbers from last quarter.

Disgraced Cryptocurrency Mastermind’s Guilty Plea To Fraud Could Give Victims Tax Relief

Kwon and Terraform Labs were hit with civil lawsuits and criminal investigations in both the United States and South Korea.

Eric André Racial Profiling Suit Against Clayton County Revived

This comedian means serious business!

Ed Martin Case Against Tish James So Bad, He’s Begging Her To Pretty Please Resign So It Looks Like He’s Done Something

Democrats should run on waiving qualified immunity.

Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour

Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.

The Best Law Schools For Public Service (2025)

The law schools that are helping graduates fight for justice in America.