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Serious Trouble

At Least the Fancy Lawyers Are Still Getting Rich

Jun 26, 2026 · 46m

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David Lat joins Josh Barro for a conversation about the state of the legal industry under Donald Trump — how Big Law and the legal industry are faring after those executive orders and settlements — and they talk about how AI is changing the work of law firms, from staffing to billing rates. Plus: a look at the unusual breakdown in Thursday’s Supreme Court decision in the Monsanto case. We hope you enjoy the episode and the holiday, and Ken and Josh will be back with more after July 4. To find a transcript of this episode and sign up for updates from us, got to www.serioustrouble.show . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…