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Legal Writing

Novelist James Patterson tells the stranger-than-fiction story of criminal defense attorney Barry Slotnick

Death Penalty

3 states accounted for most of this year’s low number of executions and death sentences, new report says

U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS justices who look to ‘advocacy history’ find reasons to undermine precedent

Law Firms

Cybersquatters are using Debevoise’s name to steal personal information, suit alleges

Year in Review

A lawyer’s resolution to stay out of trouble

Natural Disasters

Judge was among Kentucky tornado victims; courthouse and law offices are damaged

Legal Education

Overall, law schools see increase in 1Ls and decrease in non-JD students

Judiciary

Judge says she was on a sedative when N-word was used in video showing suspect’s capture

Criminal Justice

Appeals court upholds admission of inmate’s Comedy Central interview at his death penalty trial

Legal Rebels Podcast

How an e-discovery platform has evolved to meet the new challenges facing clients

Bar Exam

Kim Kardashian says she finally passed the ‘baby bar’ exam after her apprenticeship studies

Criminal Justice

Lawyer accused of threat to release judge’s nude photos can be sued for punitive damages, court rules

Members Who Inspire

August Hieber helps create access to legal services for older LGBT adults

Professional Development

Lawyers in Illinois experienced this type of incivility most often, new survey says

Law Firms

As a slew of BigLaw firms match bonuses, some boutique firms join the pack

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court doesn’t interfere with New York COVID-19 vaccine mandate, despite lack of religious exemption

Mind Your Business

5 things lawyers should know about artificial intelligence

Ethics

Lawyer is suspended after claiming he feared ‘untimely death’ if he appeared at police officers’ deposition

Ethics

Lawyer is censured after he’s accused of shoplifting groceries worth less than $500

Lawyer Pay

Law firm earned $6.8M for indigent defense since 2016, according to state’s overbilling suit

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