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Ethics

Criminal charges add twist to Trump lawyers’ disciplinary cases

Internet Law

DC Circuit decision is victory for public-access group that posts technical standards online

Public Defenders

In ‘watershed moment,’ report recommends new guidelines for public defender caseloads

State Government

Lawyer hired to investigate enemies of Texas AG’s friend was misled and never paid, he testifies

Careers

After experiencing ‘the pit,’ Walmart litigation chief quits law practice at age 47

Legal Rebels Podcast

What is the future of remote working in the law firm world?

Trials & Litigation

Litigation funder would make 37,000% return on its investment in litigation over oil company seizure

Trials & Litigation

MyPillow CEO rails against lawyers in defamation depositions, says he doesn’t make ‘lumpy pillows’

Ethics

Former BigLaw partner temporarily barred from courthouse should be suspended, board says

U.S. Supreme Court

Ginni Thomas’ work with conservative activists led to movement that helped overturn precedent

Ethics

Montana attorney general accused of flouting top state court’s authority, insulting justices

First Amendment

US pressure on social media over misinformation likely unconstitutional, 5th Circuit says

Health Law

Top court in Massachusetts permits use of shock devices on institutionalized patients

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: MoFo changes DEI fellowship; X reacts to BigLaw partner at Burning Man festival

Legal Education

Oregon and Kentucky law schools are back in compliance, ABA Legal Ed Section says

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Alito sees ‘no sound reason’ to recuse in tax case involving lawyer who interviewed him for newspaper

State Government

Paxton’s former top aide wonders whether he had been blackmailed, aide testifies in impeachment trial

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Kavanaugh says he’s hopeful for ‘concrete steps’ on SCOTUS ethics matters

Law Firms

$4.5M BigLaw firm settlement in investor case should be approved, magistrate judge says

In-house Counsel

Charge of attempted strangulation precedes general counsel’s ouster

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