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Law in Popular Culture

A look at Netflix’s ‘Longmire,’ Indian Country and the battle for jurisdiction

Criminal Justice

Police and prosecutor misconduct contributed to over half of false-conviction cases, new study finds

Immigration Law

Lawyers, nurse raise concerns about hysterectomies performed at ICE detention center

Bar Exam

No bathroom break allowed? Suit says rules for remote bar exam discriminate against disabled grads

Legal Rebels Podcast

This Louisiana judge continues to innovate during the COVID-19 crisis

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Police reform part of Breonna Taylor settlement; state chief justice dies

Law Firms

Davis Polk announces special bonuses that top Cooley’s and promises year-end bonuses, too

Judiciary

Judge kicked off case after bashing 6th Circuit’s computer sophistication, refusing to budge on sentence

Bar Exam

Recent bar admittees offer study strategies to stay focused in stressful times—including the pandemic

Lawyer Pay

Pay gap has widened for male and female partners in larger law firms, new report says

Layoffs

BigLaw firm confirms layoffs, doesn’t say whether lawyers are affected

Law Firms

Cooley announces ‘appreciation bonuses,’ commits to year-end bonuses at least this high

Prosecutors

Former US Rep. Trey Gowdy on being a prosecutor: ‘That’s the job I want to be known for’

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Godmother feels betrayed after law firm money theft; state AG staffer probed over BLM buttons fuss

Criminal Justice

State attorney general said he thought he hit deer when he struck and killed pedestrian, authorities say

Bar Exam

California law deans ask for open-book bar exam, citing fires, racism and tech issues

Judiciary

Indicted alderman among lawyers and judges who partnered in investment club

Prosecutors

Prosecutor working on probe of Russia inquiry resigns; will findings be released before election?

Judiciary

8th Circuit rules judge can’t sentence defendant after telling him federal system ‘sucks,’ advising on plea bargain

Practice Management

Does firm size matter? Retired lawyer muses on pros and cons of BigLaw and SmallLaw

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