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Bar Exam

Indiana changes online bar exam again after ‘repeated and unforeseen technical complications’

Judiciary

This new justice’s swearing in will happen during a 100-mile ultramarathon

Immigration Law

In ‘defiant stance’ after Supreme Court ruling, US will reject new DACA applications

Law Firms

Second BigLaw firm litigates over rent on unoccupied offices during COVID-19 pandemic

Bar Exam

Cyberattack led to state’s delayed online bar exam, software provider says

Law Firms

Fennemore Craig announces merger; it’s not the time to ‘curl up in a ball,’ CEO says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: AG Barr defends Portland response; protesters call Black district attorney a racist

Criminal Justice

Excessive force case tests fleeing felon defense for cops

Privacy Law

US brief opposes lawyer who objected to border searches of his cellphone

Bar Exam

State’s online bar exam is delayed after tech glitch

Criminal Justice

Threat against judge not protected by attorney-client privilege, 8th Circuit rules

Juries

Lawyer-juror’s outside research entitles man to new trial hearing, appeals court says

Legal Education

Law school admissions are more flexible for entering 1Ls, survey says; is a class size change expected?

Bar Associations

2020 state of the profession report shows dearth of lawyers in rural areas, attorney debt struggles

Practice Technology

Legal billing software can ensure you get paid, even in a pandemic

Annual Meeting

First all-virtual ABA Annual Meeting offers full slate of special events and programs

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Suit filed for immigrant children detained at hotel; ill judge doesn’t have to sign reelection papers

Judiciary

Judge’s response to noisy courthouse visitors leads to reprimand recommendation

Supreme Court Report

SCOTUS delivers on US promises, at least partly, made to Native Americans after Trail of Tears

Asked and Answered

2020 Harvard Law grad postpones bar exam and her wedding plans because of COVID-19

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