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Blanche Is In Hot Water — See Also

Cold Truth Coming From The NYT: Their editorial board says Todd Blanche isn’t fit for office.

Honestly, Nevermind: DOJ lawyer still gets hit with ethics complaint for trying to capitalize off the failed slush fund.

Mind Your Networking: Here are some tips for making the most of your connections.

Driven Law Student Hosts Litigation Finance Conference: How? Why? Read our Q&A to find out!

Making Your Law Firm’s Culture A True Differentiator

Today, learning to articulate an authentic culture is a business development imperative.

‘Adventures In Legal Tech’: How Small Firms Can Adopt AI At A Reasonable Pace

The new ‘junior associate’ for small firms takes the lead in this episode of ‘Adventures in Legal Tech.’

3 Questions For A Law Student Turned Conference Host (Part I)

The best recipe for a compelling panel involves a range of voices.

How Law Firms And Law Schools Can Develop Talent In The AI Age

Introducing ‘Envisioning Success: The 2026 Career Aspirations Survey from BARBRI and Above the Law.’

The Networking Mistake That Quietly Costs Lawyers Referrals

Why the best legal networkers build trust, qualify relationships, and stop wasting time with the wrong people.

How The Commerce Crackdown On Anthropic Could Impact The Pentagon: Experts

By imposing export controls on the bug-hunting AI Mythos/Fable 5, the Commerce Department has complicated the Pentagon’s already fraught relationship with Anthropic.

Morning Docket: 06.16.26

* Sullivan & Cromwell tops the rankings as Donald Trump’s favorite law firm. Congratulations! [American Lawyer]

* Kirkland’s bid to build its own half billion-dollar AI requires a hefty headcount. [Bloomberg Law News]

* DOJ argues that xAI is vital for national security. Trump administration scorecard: Anthropic’s gold standard AI = banned… Elon’s upskirt image generator = critical to national security. [WIRED]

* “What Is Habeas Corpus, the Basic Right That Trump Officials Have Discussed Suspending?” A headline that is definitely the sign of a healthy legal system. [New York Times]

* Attorney joins Food Network competition. [ABA Journal]

* As SpaceX still gains share value based on… well, nothing… xAI lost its lawsuit against OpenAI. [Law360]

* Florida sues TikTok. [Reuters]

DOJ Official Wanted His Cut Of The Slush Fund — See Also

Mythic Levels Of Self-Dealing: You kind of have to appreciate Patrick Davis’s hustle.

Google Enshittification And Your Clients: You’re gonna need a new strategy to reach out.

Big Names Across The Pond: Check out the UK’s top Biglaw firms!

Supreme Court Declines To Review Newman’s Case: The judiciary is a little less secure for it.

The Law School Getting All Its Grads To (Eventually) Pass The Bar

Passing the bar is pretty much the point of law school.

Why You Should Choose Legal Ops Tools You Can Build On (Part 1)

A strong development surface addresses problems that have not materialized yet.

Why You’re A Hypocrite

What's a person to believe?

The ‘New’ Magic Circle Is Here, And U.S. Firms Dominate List

A fresh take on London's legal elite puts American firms firmly in the spotlight.

Supreme Court Declines To Review Pauline Newman’s Suspension

Rough.

As AI Search Eats Google, Connecting With Clients Through The Internet Requires New Approach

Maybe the real treasure was the earned media we made along the way.