Morning Docket: 09.16.26

Morgan & Morgan plans to spend $1 billion to build an internal AI system and sell the platform to other law firms, according to the ABA Journal. The item appeared in Above the Law's Morning Docket for September 16, 2026, alongside legal-industry news including a Reuters report questioning whether Biglaw pays too much for lateral partners and a Politico report that the Trump administration is attempting to reinstall Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney.

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 The post Morning Docket: 09.16.26 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/09/morning-docket-09-16-26/ appeared first on Above the Law https://abovethelaw.com .