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Criminal Justice

Once-incarcerated lawyer poet is among winners of MacArthur ‘genius grants’

Trials & Litigation

Wrong assumption leads to $1,500 fine for prosecutor in case of death row inmate

Legal Education

Following repeat problems with remote bar exam, California releases investigation findings

Public Health

2nd Circuit allows vaccine mandate to take effect for New York City teachers and school staff

Trials & Litigation

Federal judge ends clash with defense lawyer by walking out of courtroom during his argument

Criminal Justice

Singer R. Kelly is found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking

Immigration Law

Proposed rule is intended to preserve DACA program protecting some immigrants from deportation

Careers

After several lawyers withdraw from Trump’s cases, a lesser-known lawyer steps in

Careers

Oscar Stilley, the convicted lawyer who sued a Texas abortion doctor, was disbarred over litigation conduct

Criminal Justice

PG&E faces involuntary manslaughter and other charges in Zogg Fire

Members Who Inspire

Law student Emily Dillan is an advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence

Ethics

Lawyer’s unfamiliarity with Facebook privacy settings in 2008 nets win in ethics case

Homelessness

9th Circuit tosses judge’s order requiring LA to house homeless people in Skid Row

Practice Technology

Manage your firm’s phone system from anywhere with VoIP

Asked and Answered

How has practicing in the Supreme Court changed throughout the years?

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: Texas abortion clinics return to SCOTUS; law prof known for critical race theory work wins award

Insurance Law

6th Circuit rules against restaurant seeking insurance coverage for losses after shutdown order

Judiciary

Few federal courts report that they require COVID-19 vaccines for court employees

Criminal Justice

DA is charged with rape and strangulation of acquaintance at her home

Practice Management

Best practices for integrating new tools into a law department’s portfolio

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