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Criminal Justice

Uvalde, Texas, police had no legal duty to act, experts say; Supreme Court precedent cited

Law in Popular Culture

John Lennon’s lawyer turns paperback writer to recount little-known case

Criminal Justice

Former Perkins Coie partner is acquitted on lying charge in special counsel prosecution

Members Who Inspire

Scott Schoettes has ‘personal stake’ in work for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Election Law

Emergency SCOTUS filing follows ballot ruling that could affect Dr. Oz’s US Senate race

Criminal Justice

Prosecutors gain another conviction in murder of law prof Dan Markel; what was the key evidence?

Practice Management

Legal malpractice payouts reach ‘troubling new heights;’ 4 insurers contributed to claims above $300M, survey says

Family Law

How to negotiate trauma during a lifetime of advocacy for domestic violence survivors

Judiciary

5th Circuit Keeps Count: It has kicked federal judge off 6 cases, thrice reversed his discovery refusals

Asked and Answered

After a not-so-great elementary school experience, teen law school grad wants career in education policy

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: SCOTUS approval rating plummets; Trumps lose deposition appeal

Judiciary

Russian disinformation campaigns threaten trust in the court system, panelists say

Disability Law

11th Circuit rules against lawyer disbarred for failing to comply with mental health requirements of conditional bar admission

U.S. Supreme Court

Greenhouse gas estimates that justify tougher regulations remain intact after SCOTUS refuses to act

Environmental Law

Exxon can’t use ‘right of petition’ law to block climate change suit, top state court rules

Health Law

Can Mississippi trump FDA regulations to restrict abortion pills? Federal judge considers the issue

Practice Technology

Federal judge greenlights legal tech company’s use of nonlawyers for legal advice

Ethics

Texas AG Paxton faces state ethics petition for alleged ‘dishonest’ statements in election litigation

Criminal Justice

Lawyer recently charged in Jan. 6 riot is fired from his law firm

Law in Popular Culture

A look back at Fox’s ‘Ally McBeal’

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