Above the Law

Morning Docket: 11.24.25

* Effort to go after those who investigated Trump crimes getting funneled into Aileen Cannon’s courtroom. [NY Times]

* Agriculture workers sue administration over new slashed minimum wage for migrant workers… because the administration doesn’t realize cheaper migrant labor lowers all wages. [Courthouse News Service]

* Arguments all set for appeals hearing on Trump’s power to ban a specific outlet from the White House because he doesn’t like their coverage. [Reuters]

* Former Google CEO accused of sexual assault. [Law360]

* Federalist Society undergoing existential crisis as Trump’s explicit demands run afoul of fig leaf philosophy they’ve spent decades crafting. [NY Times]

* DLA Piper sued for racial discrimination. [American Lawyer]

* Yale Law Library staff morale is in the tank. [Yale Daily News]

Biglaw Bonus Season Arrives! — See Generally

Cravath Starts Bonus Season, Everyone Begin The Freakout: The firm kicked off the year-end festivities and peers began the scramble to match.

Lindsey Halligan Sets New Low Score: Trump’s most loyal lawyer somehow managed to botch our already subterranean expectations.

Biglaw Firm Celebrating The Holidays With Some Mandatory Togetherness: Associates expecting a bonus announcement found out they’d be spending more time enjoying the privilege of fluorescent lighting.

Judge Jerry Smith’s Goes Full Wingnut In Texas Redistricting Case: And, to be clear, the Supreme Court will find a way to sanewash it.

Disbarment Shoe Drops: Josh Kindred’s long-running ethics circus ends exactly where everyone knew it would.

DoorDash Driver Learns Viral Content Can Be A Felony: Refusing to put on pants is already the most popular reason to call DoorDash.

Biglaw’s Latest Transatlantic Marriage Proposal: Ashurst and Perkins Coie look to join forces.

This Is Not The Announcement You Were Looking For — See Also

Biglaw Firm Announces In-Person Requirements Instead Of Bonuses: Learn how to read the room, Reed Smith.

Paul, Weiss Rewards Employees With Market Value Bonuses: Gotta reward the associates that stuck by them somehow!

The Trend Setter Announces Bonuses!: Vartabedian Hester & Haynes bonuses are on the market scale!

Bonus Medley!: Skadden, Cleary Gottlieb, Debevoise & Plimpton, White & Case, Davis Polk, Baker Botts, and Proskauer.

DOJ Issues Charges After ‘Trump Whore’ Hoax: There are better ways to use your time in law school.

Who Will Pay If ACA Tax Credits Lapse?

About 22 million Americans would face sharply higher healthcare costs if enhanced ACA tax credits expire at the end of the year.

Law Students Can Sometimes ‘Buy’ Good Grades

The richer you are, the more likely you'll succeed.

Stat(s) Of The Week: Midsize Market Gains

Is Biglaw losing work to more nimble, cost-effective firms?

Top Biglaw Firm Matches Market Bonus Scale While Praising Associates

Associates will receive bonuses of up to $140,000. Congrats!

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

The week in appellate news.

DOJ Charges Law Student In ‘Trump Whore’ Kidnapping Hoax

Should have spent that time studying for Crim law.

Just In CASE You Were Wondering, This Biglaw Firm Is Also Matching

Bonus momentum carrying this Friday.

Davis Polk Weighs In On Associate Bonus Madness

Of course they announced bonuses.

Baker Botts Brings Bonuses

Follow the leader continues.

Top 50 Biglaw Firm Announces Increased In-Office Attendance Mandate Instead Of Bonuses

Ugh, this isn't the announcement associates want to hear about during bonus season.

Proskauer Rose Boards The Bonus Train

Hopefully, we can all forget about last year's bumpy ride.

Law Firm That Started Summer Bonus Trend Announces Year-End Bonuses

Associates at the firm are very happy.