Wake Up Call: Richard Susskind Lays Out Future of Big Law

• Video: Richard Susskind, co-author of “The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts,” lays out the challenges facing law firms today, and what he believes will make the difference between success and struggle. (Big Law Business)

• In an unprecedented move, Senate Republican leaders said Tuesday they would refuse to even meet with any nominee by President Barack Obama to replace Justice Antonin Scalia during an election year, no matter what qualifications that nominee may have. (New York Times)

• Debevoise & Plimpton posted record per-partner profits and a third consecutive year of ...