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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

Criminal Justice

Law grad who flunked bar exam gets prison time for creating law firms and practicing law

Judiciary

Resignation of judge who called juror ‘Aunt Jemima’ is ‘binding and irrevocable,’ judicial court says

Death Penalty

Federal inmate tried by all-white jury is executed after Supreme Court lifts execution stay

Practice Management

Assistant GC and firm partner discuss the future of client collaboration

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: COVID-19 cited in halt to execution; ‘not qualified’ Jones Day associate confirmed to bench

Practice Management

The power of decency in the legal profession

Ethics

Former general counsel of LeClairRyan agrees to disbarment

Law Firms

Some law firms are tweaking partner compensation models because of COVID-19

Trials & Litigation

Immigration lawyer who asserted a right to text in courtroom loses appeal of conviction

Ethics

Judge rejects plea to sanction Kirkland for associate’s voicemail to lawyer for Trump campaign

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