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Constitutional Law

How Florida’s new anti-riot law could run afoul of the First Amendment

Criminal Justice

After Chauvin’s conviction on all counts, what will his appeal look like?

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd’s death; why red flag law wasn’t used against FedEx gunman

Legal Education

2020 law school grads having harder time finding jobs, data shows

Legal Writing

Colorful judicial writing style undermines legitimacy of opinions, law prof argues

Law Firms

After name partner goes missing, lawyers get no paychecks; clients allege millions of dollars in lost funds

Judiciary

Judge is investigated after he reportedly testifies in divorce deposition about burying $100K in his backyard

U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS should hear case in which shackled defendant reenacted murder, with no defense objection, Sotomayor says

Judiciary

Judge resigns after using racial epithet, opining that all lives matter

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer accused of laundering cash from undercover agent; Justice Barrett lists home for nearly $900K

Law Firms

BigLaw partner is no longer listed on firm website after accusation of misrepresentation to federal court

Continuing Legal Education

Florida Supreme Court’s order blocking diversity quotas for CLE instructors could impact ABA programs

Sixth Amendment

Can opening-the-door evidence doctrine violate the confrontation clause? SCOTUS will decide

Law Firms

This former attorney general now bills for BigLaw at nearly $2,300 per hour

Advancing Racial Equality & Social Justice

5 recommendations as Biden works to dismantle discriminatory immigration policies

Criminal Justice

Judge rules retirement accounts of former BigLaw lawyer can be tapped for $10.4M restitution order

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: 2 firms give special bonuses; immigrant leaves church sanctuary for first time in 3 years

Criminal Justice

Threats of sham lawsuit against well-known singer constitute a crime, 9th Circuit says

Death Penalty

Texas court tosses sentence of state’s longest-serving death row inmate

Immigration Law

Florida man sentenced to federal prison after posing as immigration attorney

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