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Criminal Justice

Rape Charges Dropped Against Boston Lawyer

U.S. Supreme Court

Scalia’s ‘Apocalyptic’ Dissent Warns of American Deaths

International Law

‘Champions of Justice’ Share $500,000 Prize

Legal Ethics

9th Circuit Chief Judge Initiates Internal Review of Explicit Website Posts

Bar Associations

Internationally Known Lawyer Patricia Wald to Get Top ABA Honor

Personal Lives

‘It’s Chic to Buy Used Clothes,’ Prominent Lawyer Says

Civil Rights

45 Years After Medgar Evers’ Murder, His Work Continues

Real Estate & Property Law

Fearing Foreclosure, Debtors Sue Lenders Over Excessive Mortgages

Entertainment & Sports Law

National Fishing Registry—and Fee—Planned for US Anglers

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Judges Don’t Have to Warn of Tougher Sentences

Law Practice Management

Major UK Law Firms Plan to Help Partners Launch Post-Retirement Careers

Law Practice Management

Non-Attorney Ownership Will Mean More Competition for UK Law Firms

International Law

Supreme Court Overturns Ruling Favoring Marcos Victims

Law Practice Management

Law Firm Sues Over Yellow Pages Ad

7th Circuit

Assistant’s Goof Results in Late Brief, Costs Lawyer $5,000

Question of the Week

What’s the Most Outrageous Juror Conduct You’ve Seen?

International Law

Child Bride in Yemen, 10, Gets Divorce On Her Own

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Guantanamo Detainees Have Habeas Rights

Careers

Bankruptcy Expert Skips From Nixon Peabody to Dechert

Careers

Olympic Wrestler Is Law Grad, As Is Her Husband and Coach

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