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Layoffs

Despite a Slow Two Weeks for Lawyer Layoffs, Blog Remains Pessimistic

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Turns Down Case of Bible-Consulting Jurors

U.S. Supreme Court

High Court to Consider Prosecutor Immunity for Using False Testimony

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Weigh Law Barring Videos of Animal Cruelty

American Bar Association

ABA Poll: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Federal Legal Aid for Poor

Public Defenders

High-Profile Vegas Lawyer Accused of Shoplifting Necklace at Sundance Shop

Legal Ethics

Ex-Chief Counsel Censured After Camera Catches Cafeteria Food Theft

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Stevens, a Shakespeare Buff, Says Real Author Was Nobleman

Careers

Should You Give Up Law to Pursue a Dream? It Worked for this Lawyer

Careers

Once Courted by BigLaw, Lawyers Find Government Job Search Is Demoralizing

Terrorism

CIA Used Waterboarding 266 Times on Two Terrorism Suspects

Corporate Law

2 Pizza Workers, Via YouTube, Allegedly Put Brand at Risk, Now Face Charges

Internet Law

Celebrity Client’s Cyberbattle Sparks Alleged Threats Against Counsel

Criminal Justice

Chicago Lawyer Convicted of Bringing Contraband into Jail

Law Practice Management

Howrey Cuts 25 Staff, Seeks Capital from Equity and Nonequity Partners

Law Practice Management

Treadmill Desks Gain Traction at Chicago Law Office

Law Practice Management

Oops. Troutman Accidentally Provides Partial Layoffs Tally

Law Practice Management

Boston Firm Snags 6-Lawyer Dewey Wealth Team

Law Firms

Baker & Daniels Cuts 5 Associates & Others, Imposes Staff Wage Freeze

Death Penalty

11th Circuit Rejects Appeal by Death-Row Inmate Claiming Innocence

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