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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Judge allows counterclaim alleging Brown Rudnick ‘radically’ exceeded its fee estimates

Ethics

‘Are you serious, judge?’ Twice-asked question leads to lawyer’s public censure

U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: Supreme Court imposes further restrictions on habeas corpus

Criminal Justice

Congress should ‘take swift, evidence-informed action’ to stop gun violence, ABA president says

Diversity

BigLaw makes diversity gains; which firms did best?

Ethics

Pro-Trump lawyer’s challenge to bar’s mental exam order can’t be heard by federal courts, 11th Circuit says

Criminal Justice

Lawyer is accused of having sex with clients on office video, including while he awaited online hearing

U.S. Supreme Court

Kagan and 3 conservative justices dissent as Supreme Court blocks Texas restrictions on social media

Criminal Justice

Uvalde, Texas, police had no legal duty to act, experts say; Supreme Court precedent cited

Law in Popular Culture

John Lennon’s lawyer turns paperback writer to recount little-known case

Criminal Justice

Former Perkins Coie partner is acquitted on lying charge in special counsel prosecution

Members Who Inspire

Scott Schoettes has ‘personal stake’ in work for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Election Law

Emergency SCOTUS filing follows ballot ruling that could affect Dr. Oz’s US Senate race

Criminal Justice

Prosecutors gain another conviction in murder of law prof Dan Markel; what was the key evidence?

Practice Management

Legal malpractice payouts reach ‘troubling new heights;’ 4 insurers contributed to claims above $300M, survey says

Family Law

How to negotiate trauma during a lifetime of advocacy for domestic violence survivors

Judiciary

5th Circuit Keeps Count: It has kicked federal judge off 6 cases, thrice reversed his discovery refusals

Asked and Answered

After a not-so-great elementary school experience, teen law school grad wants career in education policy

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: SCOTUS approval rating plummets; Trumps lose deposition appeal

Judiciary

Russian disinformation campaigns threaten trust in the court system, panelists say

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