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Law Firms

We worked harder than today’s young lawyers, nearly half of surveyed partners say

Law Firms

BigLaw pay cuts and layoffs are likely to multiply, experts say; which firms are doing it?

U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: SCOTUS Comcast case is a serious loss for civil rights

Public Health

As exposed health care workers seek legal remedies, who’s liable for lack of personal protective equipment?

Public Health

Above the Law founder David Lat is being discharged after COVID-19 battle

Law Schools

NYU Law Review wins dismissal of suit challenging its racial and gender preferences

Public Health

Coronavirus cancellations mean revenue loss, potential liability

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Athletes aim for law school; lawsuits target Zoom over Facebook sharing

Labor & Employment

How can employers stop discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic?

Labor & Employment

US agencies have to stop transferring, promoting alleged sexual harassers, report says

COVID-19

Pryor Cashman furloughs some associates during coronavirus crisis

Law Firms

Baker Donelson temporarily cuts pay, furloughs some employees because of COVID-19

Public Health

5th Circuit allows Texas to enforce abortion ban during pending appeal

Bar Exam

New York bar exam planned for September; Hawaii postpones exam, too

Criminal Justice

Cash-register justice: Fees collected from defendants are funding the system

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Ex-BigLaw partner gets home jailing for COVID-19 risk; lawsuit sees immigration-court safety risk

Lawyer Pay

Cadwalader cuts pay, pauses partner distributions because of coronavirus financial impact

Privacy Law

FBI secret wiretap applications had errors and made assertions lacking factual backup, audit says

Public Health

Law prof suggests COVID-19 will gradually weaken, spars with reporter who questions theory

Law Students

Nonprofit AccessLex Institute sets up emergency fund for law students during pandemic

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