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Members Who Inspire

Darryl Wilson shares love of cooking with others during COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court emphasizes what DC Circuit didn’t decide as it allows release of Trump records

Law Professors

Penn Law dean will seek university sanctions against law prof for her ‘derogatory public statements’

Trials & Litigation

Judge who described pro-Trump lawyer as ‘mendacious or incompetent’ ruled too quickly, top state court says

U.S. Supreme Court

Gorsuch is the only SCOTUS justice who isn’t wearing a mask on the bench; did he refuse Roberts’ request?

Law Firms

Cooley is praised for refusing to fire associate disliked by Elon Musk because of past SEC work

Law Firms

Ropes & Gray is accused of ‘unrelenting’ workload that caused UK barrister’s meltdown at work

Practice Management

MyCase CEO says remote work is ‘here to stay’

Legal Rebels Podcast

How this contracts platform uses AI to help users manage and analyze key documents

Judiciary

Federal judges who hired law clerk accused of racist statements won’t face misconduct complaints

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court will hear case of praying football coach

Trials & Litigation

Lawyer with over $543K in student debt gets reprimand vacated after telling court of financial hardship

Judiciary

Judge disparaged lawyer, apparently unaware of livestream: ‘Can you imagine waking up next to her every day?’

Criminal Justice

Local police used fake DNA reports in bid to win confessions, state attorney general says

Mind Your Business

3 key steps to take to prep for the rise in antitrust investigations

Law Professors

As the pandemic drags on, law professors are making changes

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: Judge charged with tax fraud; man who got pig heart had criminal past

Sentencing/Post Conviction

Judge is assigned to civil cases after saying 148 days in jail is ‘plenty of punishment’ for sexual assault

Access to Justice

Nonlawyer-owned alternative legal services provider receives Arizona’s approval to integrate with a law firm

Criminal Justice

Top Baltimore prosecutor is indicted for allegedly lying to get money for Florida home purchases

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