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Judiciary

Federal judge sitting atop mound of patent litigation loses perch with equitable-distribution order

Judiciary

Judge on top New York court is now ‘ready and eager’ to get vaccinated; is chief judge vacancy a factor?

Criminal Justice

Will Trump face federal indictment? Garland says DOJ pursues justice ‘without fear or favor’

Criminal Justice

5th Circuit judge argues for a cost-benefit exception to the exclusionary rule

The Modern Law Library

After collaborating with bestselling author, judge discusses new solo book

Law Firms

Mistrial declared in estate-planning malpractice suit against Nelson Mullins after jurors can’t agree

Bar Associations

Texas attorney general bars lawyers in his office from speaking at State Bar of Texas events

Health Law

Law firms aiding staffers to secure abortions in post-Dobbs world see possible risks and rewards

Disability Law

5th Circuit rules against children with disabilities who challenged Texas’ ban on school mask mandates

Ethics

Indiana judge involved in White Castle fracas agrees to resign after new ethics charges filed

First Amendment

South Carolina bill would ban internet information on abortions; tech companies may face competing laws

Law Firms

Law firms are increasingly suing for unpaid legal fees, lawyers say

Legislation & Lobbying

Using Texas’ abortion law playbook, California allows private suits over sales of banned weapons

Pro Bono

Traci Feit Love continues to deliver pro bono services while negotiating through the trauma and injustices she witnesses

Careers

Courtroom sketch artist Art Lien retires after momentous SCOTUS term

Practice Management

Senior legal counsel discusses how to align wellness and e-discovery

Paralegals

Licensed paralegals program in Oregon gets final approval

Legal Writing

Last 2 winners of ABA Journal Ross writing contest attended this workshop

Law in Popular Culture

Thoughts on jail mail, courtesy of HBO’s ‘Real Sports’

Asked and Answered

Following her experiences, former law clerk seeks support for the Judiciary Accountability Act

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