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Careers

Lewis Brisbois report cited as Texas AG heads to state Senate trial after impeachment

Real Estate & Property Law

Law school clinics tackle challenging issue of heirs’ property rights

Asked and Answered

The NextGen bar exam includes an expansion of skills testing, so how will candidates study?

Law in Popular Culture

‘Seinfeld’ episode inspired new telemarketing law in New Jersey

Criminal Justice

Ex-lawyer Murdaugh, in prison for murder, is charged with stealing from clients

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: New ethics rule considered in Virginia; name partner launches new firm

State Government

Texas House panel recommends impeachment for state attorney general

Legislation & Lobbying

Florida courthouses are generally required to provide lactation spaces under new law

Law Firms

BigLaw firms find themselves in ‘lateral playpen’

Law in Popular Culture

‘Jury Duty’ offers some realism hidden in the absurdity

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court decision in wetlands case will impair flood control, affect water quality, Kavanaugh warns

U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS rules for grandmother in tax foreclosure takings fight; Jackson again pairs with Gorsuch

Layoffs

BigLaw firm lays off 47 business services employees

Criminal Justice

State investigators accuse Texas AG of abuse of office in public hearing

Practice Management

Legal tech CEO and GC discuss the expanding influence of legal ops and what’s on the horizon

Legal Education

Planned structure of new practice skills questions shared by National Conference of Bar Examiners

Criminal Justice

Lawyer says community service isn’t ‘viable,’ chooses jail for spitting misdemeanor

U.S. Supreme Court

Chief justice says he’s committed to making sure SCOTUS adheres to highest conduct standards

Law in Popular Culture

Silver Gavel Awards go to works featuring Emmett Till, Roe v. Wade

Criminal Justice

Nearly 2,000 children were sexually abused by members of Catholic clergy and religious orders, Illinois AG’s investigation finds

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