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Afternoon Briefs: Judiciary committee will get new top Dem; top Pennsylvania court rejects 5 election suits

Judiciary

Judge’s threat to add lawyer to pro bono list could be seen as punitive, 6th Circuit says

Criminal Justice

Bail reform in this county didn’t have any impact on new criminal activity, new study says

Attorney General

DOJ makes no ‘overt moves’ to investigate claims of widespread voter fraud conspiracy

Law Firms

Cravath announces two bonuses of up to $140K and Paul Weiss follows

Law in Popular Culture

Shop safely this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with our 2020 Gifts for Lawyers guide (gallery)

Access to Justice

Law Society of British Columbia launches ‘innovation sandbox’ to address access-to-justice gap

Law in Popular Culture

Can being forced to listen to ‘Baby Shark’ be considered cruel and unusual punishment?

Members Who Inspire

Years of service: Mark Daniel Maloney reflects on journey with Rotary International

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Trump campaign eschews conspiracy-minded lawyer; New Jersey law protects judges’ privacy

Law Firms

Federal judge criticizes DOJ’s fee agreement with BigLaw firm, says the amount is unreasonable

Ethics

Trump campaign’s legal strategy has faltered partly because of legal ethics, law prof says

First Amendment

Ban on therapy to change sexual orientation in minors violates First Amendment, 11th Circuit rules

U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS will consider constitutionality of home search during gun owner’s hospital visit

Election Law

Trump campaign appeals after federal judge tosses suit, calls one claim ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

Practice Technology

2020 in review: Legal software for working remotely

Legal Education

Pandemic problems may be defense for law schools not meeting bar passage standard

Law Firms

After getting attorney feedback, Goldberg Segalla revamps installment-payment bonus program

Pro Bono

Building for good: ABA construction lawyers give back to their communities

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Peremptory challenge curbs allowed; more federal courts halt jury trials

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