* Is Biglaw paying too much for lateral partners? [[Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/is-big-law-paying-too-much-star-partners-2026-09-15/)]
* Trump administration attempting to reinstall Lindsey Halligan. [[Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/15/lindsey-halligan-us-attorney-arguments-01077748)]
* Morgan & Morgan laying out $1 billion to build internal AI system. System will automate takeover of the few remaining billboards in America without Morgan & Morgan ads. [[ABA Journal](https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/morgan-morgan-aims-to-spend-1b-on-ai-sell-its-platform-to-other-firms)]
* Crypto bill blocked by many of the lawmakers lobbying for it. [[Law360](https://www.law360.com/articles/2525596/dems-block-crypto-bill-over-ethics-concerns)]
* New Hampshire Chief Justice resigns amidst ethics questions. [[NHPR](https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-09-15/nh-chief-justice-gordon-macdonald-resigns-amid-ethics-probe-newhampshire-supreme-court)]
* Associated Press sues entire federal judiciary over rules designed to restrict information about immigration cases. [[Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/ap-sues-challenge-limits-access-us-lawsuits-by-immigration-detainees-2026-09-15/)]
* Federal judge accuses DA of criminality because prosecutors had internal disagreements over an exoneration case. [[Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/crime/paul-diamond-judge-larry-krasner-crimes-prosecution-20260915.html)]
* Congress contemplates contempt for Leon Black. [[CNBC](https://www.reuters.com/world/us-house-committee-recommends-contempt-congress-leon-black-epstein-probe-2026-09-15/)]
* College sports bill passes Senate, proving there's bipartisan support for making college less expensive but ONLY if it's at the expense of athletes. [[ABC](https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/college-sports-bill-clears-major-hurdle-senate-136478206)]
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