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Attorney General

DOJ explores ways to challenge Texas abortion law; judge grants TRO against anti-abortion group

Advocacy

The eudaimonic turn: How we can help lawyers flourish

Landlords & Tenants

New York extends eviction protections in wake of SCOTUS decision blocking federal ban

Criminal Justice

Former Georgia district attorney indicted over handling of shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery

First Amendment

Limit on food distribution to homeless people in parks violates First Amendment, 11th Circuit rules

Pro Bono

Law firms team up to encourage racial equity and economic mobility in the Carolinas

Disability Law

9th Circuit orders lower court to review decision over accessibility at baseball stadium

Bankruptcy Law

Judge approves Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan that provides immunity to Sackler family members

Family Law

Couple should try counseling again before divorcing, says judge in unusual order

Natural Disasters

Judge grants Capitol rioter’s request to join Cajun Army’s relief efforts after Hurricane Ida

Health Law

SCOTUS formally rejects request to block Texas abortion ban

Personal Lives

Where in the world is John Pierce? Lawyer for Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants goes missing

U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: The Supreme Court has done a poor job protecting against police abuse of power and racism

Bar Associations

Texas bar facing new challenge over mandatory membership

Legal Delivery

Two-thirds of Americans experience legal problems, says new nationwide access-to-justice study

Ethics

Lawyer faces disciplinary action after engaging in relationship with client

Law Firms

Many BigLaw firms are planning for a Sept. 21 office return, but will it happen?

LGBTQ Legal Issues

Republican-led states sue Biden administration over protections for transgender students and workers

Health Law

Texas’ 6-week abortion ban takes effect with no Supreme Court intervention

Natural Disasters

This law firm says it’s mobilizing to help clients in the wake of Hurricane Ida

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