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Members Who Inspire

First Black Oregon Supreme Court justice blazes a trail for lawyers—and students

Supreme Court Nominations

Barrett’s expansive view of Second Amendment could provide fifth vote to strike down gun laws

Lawyer Pay

Former bonus leader Cravath isn’t paying special bonuses; it’s reportedly 3rd BigLaw firm to say no

Law Students

New report looks at how law students view their schools’ diversity work

Judiciary

Census Bureau apparently pushing ahead with early deadline despite court order, judge says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings will be released; another firm pays special bonuses

Election Law

Judges remain skeptical of GOP ballot fraud arguments; litigation keeps rules in flux

Ethics

Lawyer gets interim suspension after multiple accusations of driving while naked

Law Firms

Receiver’s lawsuit alleges 2 BigLaw firms turned a blind eye to Ponzi scheme

Supreme Court Nominations

Would Barrett ax the Affordable Care Act? She has expressed some views; severability is a question mark

Practice Management

How contract review software can save your law firm time and money

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Ginsburg stayed busy before her death; report recommends end to routine traffic stops

Copyright Law

Lawyers for Bill Murray and the Doobie Brothers trade barbs and humor over use of song

Criminal Justice

Man accused of staging crashes is shot and killed; indictment suggests more charges coming

Supreme Court Nominations

Barrett spoke at program to inspire Christian worldview in law; critics fear influence of ‘dogma’

Trials & Litigation

Are businesses liable to ill family members of workers who contract COVID-19?

Asked and Answered

How is the lawyer known as ‘Popehat’ on Twitter keeping busy during the pandemic?

Supreme Court Nominations

Trump praises Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s ‘sterling credentials’ as he nominates her to the Supreme Court

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Weil Gotshal special bonuses tied to hours; Trump sued by his niece

Legal Education

Divided DC appeals court announces bar exam waiver as 1 option for licensing

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