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Federal Government

Legal experts question legitimacy of Trump’s order limiting social media platforms

Public Health

Criminal justice system should consider public health during COVID-19 pandemic, groups say

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Trump order limits social media protections; Texas court curbs mail-in ballots

Trials & Litigation

Nearly 300 federal suits stem from pandemic; 101 ‘business interruption’ cases filed; what’s next?

Law Firms

Just 1 BigLaw firm makes the news for pay cuts in past week

Law Schools

10 law schools are out of compliance with bar passage standard, ABA legal ed section says

ABA Abroad

How are the ABA’s international ROLI programs adjusting to a global pandemic?

Judiciary

Judge is removed from bench after asking woman whether she closed her legs to prevent rape

Ethics

Lawyer convicted for chest bumping a prosecutor wins reinstatement to law practice

Ethics

Proposal would require New Jersey lawyers to reveal client information showing wrongful conviction

U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: SCOTUS should embrace technology reforms prompted by pandemic

Lawyer Pay

At least 3 BigLaw firms charge more than $1K per hour for top associates

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Jenner & Block in COVID-19 rent dispute; more malpractice claims likely

Entertainment & Sports Law

Revenue sharing poses potential roadblock to Major League Baseball restarting, sports lawyers say

Criminal Justice

Biden accuser’s expert testimony is reviewed after questions are raised about her degree claim

Labor & Employment

Studios that made ‘Criminal Minds’ are sued for alleged longtime sexual harassment on set

Criminal Justice

2 lawyers are arrested in alleged plot to kill another attorney

Intersection

Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and America’s cruel justice equation

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Chief justice says pandemic teaches humility; bioweapons charge for alleged spitting

Election Law

Federal judge rules Florida can’t require payment of fees before ex-felons can vote

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