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Access to Justice

California bill signed into law restricts state bar sandbox proposals

Trials & Litigation

Trump inflated net worth by billions to get favorable loans, obtaining $250M in benefits, NY attorney general says

Criminal Justice

In-house lawyer will be eligible for parole at 81 after conviction for fatal car collision

Immigration Law

Suit filed on behalf of migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard alleges these constitutional, legal violations

Law Firms

Fish & Richardson cuts litigation secretary positions; consultant warns of ‘dying profession’

The Modern Law Library

Nina Totenberg’s early life, NPR legacy and friendship with the Notorious RBG

Law Firms

Ropes & Gray sets ‘anchor days’ for in-office work as many BigLaw firms skirt issue

Family Law

Top Idaho court strikes down grandparent visitation law that is based on best interest of child

Trials & Litigation

Will Trump be indicted in Mar-a-Lago documents case? His lawyers see possibility, object to special master request

Members Who Inspire

Roula Allouch is leading efforts to stop cyberbullying and discrimination

Ethics

After suspension, Judicial Watch founder alleges legal ‘jihad’ to remove pro-Trump lawyers

Criminal Justice

Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’ podcast fame released to home detention after judge vacates murder conviction

Law Firms

Judge criticizes Gibson Dunn and Facebook for alleged effort to ‘obstruct and delay’ discovery

Trials & Litigation

Who filed phony document in Trump Mar-a-Lago search case?

Partners

Suit against Williams & Connolly partner seeks nearly $7M in unpaid taxes

Internet Law

Texas may enforce law banning social media from blocking users based on viewpoints, 5th Circuit says

Practice Technology

Websites are law firms’ front doors; is yours open to clients?

Criminal Justice

Special counsel inquiry into origins of Russia probe appears to be nearing end

Careers

Honduran attorneys bring law-themed Latin coffee shop to Minnesota

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: ABA supports marriage equality law; Stanford offers new model for legal ed loans

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