* Oh my God, Debevoise & Plimpton is dropping its entire trusts and estates practice. Was the economy the cause? What about the eight newly unemployed lawyers? And most importantly, what would Josh Lyman's father think?! [DealBook / New York Times]
* Major props go out to everyone at O'Melveny & Myers for hitting an all-time high in terms of both profits per partner ($2.06 million) and revenues per lawyer ($1.1 million). Here's hoping the bonus situation reflected those incredible numbers. [Am Law Daily]
* We probably should've known when Pepper Hamilton acquired the Freeh Group back in August that exciting things would happen. Say hello to Louis Freeh, the firm's new chair. [Thomson Reuters News & Insight]
* Are we supposed to be surprised that the Millennials who are considering applying to law school are more self-confident than those who preceded them? They're all special little snowflakes! [National Law Journal]
* If you're taking the LSAT on Saturday, here are some tricks to keep yourself focused. But don't worry, it's only one of the most important tests you'll ever take. [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News & World Report]
* Sorry, George Zimmerman, but even though you're poor, your trial isn't going to be delayed. Perhaps Judge Nelson made this announcement to serve as a poetic birthday present for Trayvon Martin. [Orlando Sentinel]
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