Breaking legal news for Monday, Oct. 4

SCOTUS

• Elena Kagan begins work as Supreme Court justice, Chicago Tribune
• Stevens says Supreme Court will eventually "straighten itself out," ABA Journal

Out of state

• Sexting Wisconsin prosecutor resigns, Chicago Tribune
• Newspaper: "Weak-kneed" discipline council stumbled re problem probate judge, ABA Journal
• American Express sued by U.S. over card fees, Chicago Tribune