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Criminal Justice

Bid to dismiss Flynn charges appears to be a ‘corrupt and politically motivated favor,’ report says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Trump’s census count order blocked; lawyer dies by suicide as cops close in

Constitutional Law

En banc court rules Florida can require felons to pay fines before voting; 5 Trump appointees join majority

Public Health

Causation is an issue in suits against cruise lines by passengers who contracted COVID-19

Criminal Justice

Well-known lawyer was shot and killed by his son, who then killed himself, family friend says

Criminal Justice

Charges brought against man accused of kidnapping and assaulting 2 law students

Law Firms

BigLaw firm switches from strict lockstep compensation for partners to modified system

Law Firms

BigLaw firm offers associates a voluntary year off and stipends to help

Landlords & Tenants

An eviction crisis is coming, housing lawyers warn

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Top state court criticizes former justice; more law firms reverse pay cuts

Judiciary

Federal judicial nominee lacks enough experience, ABA says in letter explaining ‘not qualified’ rating

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bias cases of JAMS arbitrator who shared racist email should undergo review, group says

Women in the Law

How Black female prosecutors are challenging the status quo and fighting for reform

Supreme Court Nominations

Additions to Trump’s SCOTUS short list include 3 GOP senators, 2 judges rated ‘not qualified’

Mind Your Business

7 tips for cost-efficient and effective law firm marketing during COVID-19

Ethics

Lawyer who allegedly lied about health for deadline extensions should be suspended, hearing board says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: 7th Circuit rules on jail’s COVID-19 safety measures; ABA asks FEMA to activate disaster legal services

Women in the Law

Working Mother’s list of best law firms for women marks progress over 5 years

Federal Government

DOJ files rare request to represent Trump in columnist’s defamation lawsuit

Law Schools

Vanderbilt Law Review members donate fees to support minority students with ABA diversity scholarship

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