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International Law

Lawyer’s Death After Shark Bite Ignites Legal Debate

U.S. Supreme Court

High Court Rules for Taxpayer, Ditches 9th Circuit ‘Contemporanous Intent’ Rule

U.S. Supreme Court

Court Splits in Diabetes Drug Case, Allowing Lawsuit to Proceed

U.S. Supreme Court

Breyer, Known for Zany Hypotheticals, Considers Hungry Racoons and Pet Oysters

In-House Counsel

The Wall Street Journal’s General Counsel Is Fired

First Amendment

Ruling on Lawyer’s Nazi Comparison Ads Expected This Week

Internet Law

Closely Divided Va. Supeme Court Upholds First Felony Spam Conviction

Legal Ethics

Scruggs Gets Contempt Prosecution Tossed

Associates

Heller’s Associate Bonanza: Bonuses Restored, Training Added at No Charge to Clients

Attorney General

Mukasey Won’t Ask Grand Jury to Indict Bush Aides

Constitutional Law

ABA Files Amicus Brief Supporting Habeas Corpus in Iraq

Internet Law

Judge Backtracks, Returns Wikileaks Whistle-Blower Web Address

Bankruptcy Law

U.S. Trustees Seek Countrywide Sanctions, Allege Widespread Abuses

Evidence

Documents Produced in Major Art Case Have Created ... More Art

Contracts

Former Miami City Attorney Seeks $300K Severance Pay

Law Firms

Dechert Lays Off 13 Associates (But That’s Not the Final Answer)

Legal Ethics

Jury OKs Texas Lawyer’s Focus on Media Strategy in Murder Case

Criminal Justice

Felon Pleads in YouTube AK-47 Case

Legal Ethics

Ex-Judge Reprimanded for Training Conference Remarks

U.S. Supreme Court

Status of Late-Recognized Indian Tribes at Issue in High Court Case

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