Notable

• Detroit. Hissy fit throwing Jones Day LLP is embroiled in a dispute with, gulp, "political hack," Mayor Mike Duggan over the course of the city's bankruptcy.

• Professionals Fees. The staggering amounts are getting increasing attention. This kind of attention on exorbitant costs can't be good for long-term viability of the industry.

• Short junior associates. Casetext, a San Francisco-based AI-driven legal research product for lawyers raised $12mm in Series B funding.