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Criminal Justice

Defendant Lawyer in Fla. Case Can’t Judge New Zealand Cat Show

Criminal Justice

Detroit Mayor is Untethered, Then Re-Restricted

International Law

Teen’s Murder Spurs Mexican Police & Legal System Reform Efforts

Real Estate & Property Law

‘Dorm Dudes’ May Be Right in Miami’s Gay Porn Fight

Paralegals

Virtual Paralegals May Be Slow to Gain Acceptance

Civil Rights

Lawyer is Among Would-Be Olympics Protesters Detained by China

Lawyer Pay

Baker & McKenzie Breaks $2B; Firm’s Revenue Rises 20%

Partners

Black New York Law Partners Backing Obama

Criminal Justice

Ex-Prisoner Puts Tenn. Federal Judge Appointment on Hold

Legal Ethics

Lawyer Sentenced to Jail for Pulling Woman’s Hair, Making ‘Pervert’ Joke

Judiciary

Judge: Recusal Not Needed on Judicial Job Cuts Since Private Practice Pays More

Attorney Fees

Judge Slashes Fee Request for WilmerHale and Wiley Rein

Government Law

Overseer Moves to Seize $8B in California Funds for Prison Health Care

Attorney Fees

Cybersex Client’s Fee Claim Doesn’t Prevail in Keker Withdrawal Motion

Law Firms

More Backdating Scrutiny for Wilson Sonsini

Attorney Fees

Judge Suggests Legal Fees Padded Due to Billable-Hour Requirement

Patent Law

Bush Signs Bill to Fix Flaw in Appointment of Patent Judges

Attorney General

Mukasey Says He’ll Give FBI More Authority to Gather Intelligence

Constitutional Law

Appeals Court Rejects Militia Organizer’s Second Amendment Claim

Law Firms

Despite Stealth Layoffs, Most BigLaw Attorneys are Hanging Onto Their Jobs

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