* Duane Morris is battle with partner over allegations that it misclassifies non-equity partners as “partners” for tax purposes while treating them as employees for every other purpose. Because non-equity partners are, you know, employees. [Bloomberg Law News]
* Meanwhile, a former Kirkland attorney’s bias suit moves to discovery. [American Lawyer]
* Faced with Sam Alito writing an opinion about January 6 while flying insurrectionist sympathizer flags, John Roberts took the strong action of… just reassigning the position to himself. Profiles in courage! [New York Times]
* Public wants Supreme Court term limits but would rather not have to add justices. Supreme Court to respond by flipping double birds and collecting more cash under the table. [ABA Journal]
* The Murdoch succession plan courtroom showdown will make such a great miniseries some day. [Reuters]
* Is it a problem when a government official’s lawyers start quitting during federal corruption probes? Asking for Eric Adams. [Gothamist]
* When a professional sports team’s lawyers are the real heroes. [LegalCheek]
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