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Election Law

Law prof’s memo told Pence he could give Trump election win as ‘ultimate arbiter’ in elector count

Diversity

ABA’s inaugural Equity Summit will highlight importance of inclusion; guests include Justice Sotomayor

Trials & Litigation

Trump sues niece for disclosing his tax records and the New York Times for encouraging it

Law in Popular Culture

Can Brazilian jiujitsu curb police violence? HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ takes a look

Ethics

St. Louis lawyers who brandished guns at passing protesters face possible license suspension

The Modern Law Library

How to market your legal services to Hispanic clients

Legal Education

New findings published on law school debt

Trials & Litigation

Convicted ex-lawyer files bizarre suit against doctor under Texas abortion law

Careers

Newly minted lawyer challenges COVID restrictions in ‘impenetrable thicket’ of arguments

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court should uphold precedent in Mississippi abortion case, ABA amicus brief says

Constitutional Law

Alabama committee grapples with racism enshrined in state constitution as rewrite process begins

Trials & Litigation

Guilty verdict in terrorism trial for hotelier of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame is unfair, ABA center says

Judiciary

Judge is suspended for advice on how to let women know ‘you’re the man’ without physical violence

Criminal Justice

Woman testifying against domestic violence suspect jailed after admitting to pot use that morning

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: DOJ opposes Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal; California bill bans ‘stealthing’

Access to Justice

Gender affects access to courts and treatment in the justice system, Washington state study says

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Thomas says media jeopardizes faith in legal institutions by equating decisions with personal views

Law Firms

Perkins Coie partner resigns from firm after he is charged by special counsel

U.S. Supreme Court

Only 37% of US voters approve of Supreme Court’s handling of its job, poll finds

Judiciary

California is poised to permit remote court hearings through at least mid-2023

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