More Peeks Inside The Black Box Of Jones Day
In the era of Donald Trump, Jones Day is the Biglaw name on everyone's lips.
Law Professors Take On The Trump Administration
Law professors have an important role to play in government accountability.
Labor and Employment Federal Litigation Trends 2026
Drawing on more than a decade of data, the report equips law firms and corporate legal teams with actionable insights to better assess risk, refine strategy, and anticipate outcomes in today’s evolving workplace disputes.
Ousted Obama U.S. Attorneys Had To Go
Why the outrage surrounding this president doing what every recent president has done?
The Upside To The Gorsuch Nomination
On criminal justice issues, Neil Gorsuch is a better draw for defense lawyers than Merrick Garland.
Morning Docket: 03.16.17
* It's not just Hawaii; a federal judge in Maryland has also ruled against Donald Trump's revised immigration order. [CNN] * Every woman to ever argue before the Supreme Court. [Supreme Court Brief] * Accusations abound that former Yahoo GC Ronald Bell "took the hit" for CEO Marissa Mayer in the hacking matter. Now if she can someone to take the hit for the company's overall performance, she'll be golden. [CNBC] * Emma Watson pursuing legal action against hackers over leaked photos of a fitting. Expecto litigious! [Time] * Relatedly, Lisa Bloom warns against revenge-porn dealers peddling Mischa Barton pics. [USA Today] * Video game cheating can be a costly industry -- Blizzard is suing a cheat-maker for $8.5 million. Or, you know, 1/200th of what Blizzard brings in annually. [Kotaku] * Immigration could disrupt the happily ever after ending of The Bachelor before the customary 2 months. [Chicago Tribune] * The Mormon Church is getting lessons in the breadth of the First Amendment. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
Court Blocks Travel Ban 2.0: Constitution 3 — Trump 0
Trump is losing and the constitution is winning.
The Only Gorsuch Surprise Is That Anyone Still Expects A Surprise
The media may try and gin up controversy, but there's nothing to see here.
The Second Legal Front Against The Trump Travel Ban Has Been Opened
Wisconsin judge stays the ban as it applies to a specific family.
What Would Make Someone Quit The Supreme Court?
Don't worry, he came back.
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
Will The Investigation Into Fox News Be Blunted Now That Preet Is Gone?
One of the biggest winners in the shakeup might just be Fox News and executive chairman Rupert Murdoch.
Preet Bharara Will Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Bharara's cryptic social media post leaves people speculating.
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Fired After Refusing To Resign
The Trump Administration says "you're fired" to a prominent prosecutor.
Morning Docket: 03.10.17
* Arizona Summit Law School announces its plan to affiliate with an established university... Bethune-Cookman?!? Because when you think of a for-profit law school in Phoenix, you obviously think of an HCBU in Florida. [AZ Central] * 150 law firm leaders wrote a letter asking the government to continue funding legal services, which is nice, but Jim Harbaugh's already on the case. [Am Law Daily] * House passes tough new regulations for class action certification... just what rural, Rust Belt voters were hankering for. [National Law Journal] * K-Y sued over trade secret theft allegations. I don't know about this case, but I always thought those guys were slippery. [P&T Community] * A blow-by-blow of the day Kellyanne started shilling for cheap jewelry on national television. [NBC News] * Restaurant sues to force Trump to divest from his hotel, citing unfair competition when a sitting president can entice people to eat at his well-done steak and ketchup establishments. [Law.com] * Add Turkey to the list of countries with ethically dubious ties to the Trump campaign. [Huffington Post] * The EU is figuring out that the "right to be forgotten" provides a gaping loophole for CEOs to cover up their mistakes and abuses. [Courthouse News Service]
A Peek Inside Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Pay
A financial disclosure form gives us hints about the wealth of S&C partners.