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U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Alito temporarily blocks curbs on Biden administration’s communications with social media

Trials & Litigation

Ex-lawyer Tom Girardi lashes out at prosecutor in competency hearing; brain shrinkage reported

Practice Technology

Former ABA executive director joins Rocket Lawyer, hopes to expand access to justice

First Amendment

State can’t rely on ‘gossamers of speculation’ to justify ban on gun marketing to minors, 9th Circuit says

Legal Education

Despite Department of Ed guidance, universities may be cautious with outreach offerings

Supreme Court Report

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar embraces tough task at conservative-leaning Supreme Court

Ethics

‘Torture Memos’ author testifies in ethics hearing to support Eastman’s ideas on Pence as election arbiter

Contracts

Who’s at fault when engagement ends? Appeals court considers issue in suit for return of $70K ring

Obituaries

Leading criminal defense lawyer who represented Clinton in sex scandals dies at 84

Ethics

Criminal charges add twist to Trump lawyers’ disciplinary cases

Internet Law

DC Circuit decision is victory for public-access group that posts technical standards online

Public Defenders

In ‘watershed moment,’ report recommends new guidelines for public defender caseloads

State Government

Lawyer hired to investigate enemies of Texas AG’s friend was misled and never paid, he testifies

Careers

After experiencing ‘the pit,’ Walmart litigation chief quits law practice at age 47

Legal Rebels Podcast

What is the future of remote working in the law firm world?

Trials & Litigation

Litigation funder would make 37,000% return on its investment in litigation over oil company seizure

Trials & Litigation

MyPillow CEO rails against lawyers in defamation depositions, says he doesn’t make ‘lumpy pillows’

Ethics

Former BigLaw partner temporarily barred from courthouse should be suspended, board says

U.S. Supreme Court

Ginni Thomas’ work with conservative activists led to movement that helped overturn precedent

Ethics

Montana attorney general accused of flouting top state court’s authority, insulting justices

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