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Criminal Justice

Judge pursues criminal charges against 3 US marshals after underling won’t disclose COVID-19 vaccination status

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Dechert associate wins ‘Jeopardy!’ and fans’ hearts; judge sides with hospital requiring vaccines

Criminal Justice

Jurors are told former law firm partner created sham creditor to help client shield assets

Trials & Litigation

Several minutes into 9th Circuit online hearing, lawyer realizes he’s arguing the wrong case

Lawyer Pay

After Milbank raises associate salaries, Davis Polk goes higher and many follow

Eighth Amendment

Forfeiture of convicted drug dealer’s Land Rover was an excessive fine, state supreme court rules

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Toobin returns to CNN after Zoom exposure; DOJ inspector general will review leak subpoenas

Criminal Justice

Longtime lawyer is investigated in shooting outside his law office; ‘a number of attorneys’ carry guns

Trials & Litigation

In closing brief, disbarred environmental lawyer claims his prosecution is ‘run by an oil company’

Elder Law

ABA president urges House to help prevent elder abuse

Ethics

Texas attorney general faces ethics probe over election suit; former AG Barr fares better in DC

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: An unusual SCOTUS lineup; suit says Google is a public utility

Law Firms

Dentons and former partner trade forgery and self-dealing allegations in litigation over firing

Lawyer Pay

Milbank, the first law firm to raise associate pay in 2018, makes a new move; will others match?

Law in Popular Culture

HBO’s ‘The Scheme’ looks at corruption and college sports

Legal Education

Law school overenrollment: A 172 LSAT score may not be what it used to be, according to some

Practice Finance

Why lawyers in practice have to be mindful of time—especially their billing time

Criminal Justice

Woman who led police on low-speed chase on her mobility scooter wins reversal of her conviction

Law Firms

Suit claims law firm leader began firings after complaining about employees’ support for Trump

Consumer Law

Consumer suit alleges ‘Hint of Lime’ packaging overstates the fruit amount in Tostitos chips

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