"* "Firms that aren't willing or able to compete with the highest-paying players are instead competing on flexibility." Which is, frankly, the right business strategy. [ Law.com] * A lawyer for the Korean workers rounded up by ICE - throwing the whole U.S.-South Korean economic alliance in turmoil - says they all had legal visas at the time. Because of course that's how this turns out. [ AP]"
"* Nadine Menendez gets 4.5 years in political bribery case. The Supreme Court has spent years trying to say bribery isn't a thing, so let's see there's hope for her yet! [ Law360] * Steve Vladeck breaks down the Kavanaugh concurrence in the ICE decision and it's... curious. [ One First] * Looks like the Feds are still trying to go after former Biglaw associate Paul Bryant even after the grand jury passed on an indictment. [ ABA Journal]"
"* Trump attempt to block migrant children from Head Start programs they qualify for slapped down by federal judge. [ Reuters] * "Lower-court judges are defying precedent and even openly criticizing Supreme Court justices" Except, you know, shadow docket opinions are NOT precedent and the open criticism is "please take the time to write opinions to keep right-wing cranks from phoning in violent threats to our homes." Other than that, the Wall Street Journal op-ed page is making great choices. [ WSJ]"
Firms that cannot match the highest pay are competing by offering flexibility as a deliberate business strategy. Korean workers rounded up by ICE reportedly held legal visas, creating strain in the U.S.-South Korean economic relationship. Nadine Menendez received a 4.5-year sentence in a political bribery case amid ongoing debate over the scope of bribery law. A concurrence by Justice Kavanaugh in an ICE decision prompted analytical attention. Federal authorities continue efforts against a former Biglaw associate despite a grand jury passing on indictment. A federal judge blocked an attempt to bar eligible migrant children from Head Start programs. A Wall Street Journal op-ed criticized lower-court behavior and the shadow docket.
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