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Want To Know What Keeps Your Clients Up At Night? Spoiler Alert: It’s Cybersecurity And AI

Want to be valued by your client? Learn and understand those concerns. Help them sleep better at night.

Stat(s) Of The Week: Fight The Power

In the last year, plaintiffs have filed hundreds of lawsuits challenging Trump administration policies.

Morning Docket: 01.30.26

* Trump suing the IRS for $10 billion over leaking of the tax documents that he promised repeatedly he was going to release and never did. Surely Pam Bondi will fight this case zealously to protect taxpayers! [CNN]

* Someone tried to free Luigi using a pizza cutter. [Reuters]

* Deputy AG Todd Blanche apparently held six figures worth of crypto investments while using his job to shut down crypto investigations. [ProPublica]

* California Chief Justice wants limits on ICE presence in courthouses. [The Recorder]

* Proposed judiciary AI rule may come away from criticism stronger than ever. [Law360]

* Study finds jurors perform just as well in person as they do online. [ABA Journal]

* Senate may repeal law that allowed colleagues to sue the government over federal investigations. [Politico]

Poor Judgment, Judge — See Also

“Super Drunk” Judge Finds Himself On Other End Of The Gavel: Judge Thomas L. Ludington faces misdemeanor DUI charges.

Louisiana’s Solicitor General Glazes Alito’s Well, Everything: Just kiss already.

Judge Schiltz Reminds ICE That They Have To Follow The Law Too: Someone has to do it.

Boston University To Offer AI Certificate: Great time investment or waste of time? Who knows!

Nobody Likes A Bully: Second Circuit Judge accused of bullying her law clerks.

This Week On Thinking Like A Lawyer: Extra caramelization on Trump’s Cook case.

AI Video Tools Depict Lawyers And Judges As Women At Far Lower Rates Than Real Life, New Study Finds

The study’s findings on lawyer representation exemplify a broader pattern of gender bias identified across high-paying professions.

Second Circuit Judge Accused Of Bullying Her Law Clerks — Again

The judiciary has a harassment problem that no one cares to solve.

A Guide To Conducting Discovery

Discovery wins cases quietly. Incrementally. Methodically.

Alito Clerk Practicing In Front Of Alito Wants You To Know Alito Is The Greatest!

It's as embarrassing as it is non-responsive.

2025 Was A ‘Very Good Year’ For Biglaw, And ‘If The Economy Holds Up,’ 2026 Could Be Too

Cross your fingers for more financial success.

ICE Dodges Courtroom Showdown, But Federal Judge Isn’t Backing Down

Judge Schiltz makes it clear ICE isn't off the hook.

Federal Judge Arrested, Accused Of Driving While ‘Super Drunk’

An alleged high-BAC arrest turns a federal judge into a criminal defendant.

Kindness Begets Kindness — And It’s Free!

Just a few sincere words can have a profound and lasting impact on someone else.

How Much Do In-House Legal Teams Make?

Take our annual compensation survey and help us benchmark pay for in-house counsel and legal operations professionals.

Trump’s Cook Case Looks Cooked

DOJ claims the power to unilaterally deport the Beatles.

Why Solo And Small Firm Lawyers Should Make Voice Their Choice For AI

Voice is not just a new input method; it’s a way for solos and small firms to move faster while still retaining authenticity.