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Law Firms

Law firm’s four-day workweek increased morale and productivity, managing partner says

Criminal Justice

Police union says prosecutor refused to file charges after asking whether victim was ‘illegal’

Sentencing / Post-Conviction

Crack cocaine quantities at issue as DOJ opposes some early releases under First Step Act

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: AG Barr reportedly declined Trump request on Ukraine statement; Trump ordered to pay $2M

Lawyer Pay

BigLaw bonus season begins with announcement from Milbank

Ethics

Judge’s concern about lawyers liking him sometimes interfered with ethics compliance, commission says

Immigration Law

For 30 years, ProBAR has served immigrants and refugees at the southern border

Supreme Court Report

Can black TV mogul’s discrimination suit against Comcast proceed? SCOTUS to decide

Trials & Litigation

Lawyer who blamed missed hearing on grandfather’s death is ordered to supply proof

First Amendment

Anti-panhandling law likely violates First Amendment, 8th Circuit says

Law Firms

Former mortgage-relief law firms ordered to pay $59M for misrepresenting their services

Bankruptcy Law

BigLaw partner lists $166M in liabilities in Chapter 7 filing that would halt suit alleging Ponzi scheme aid

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge tosses defamation suit by pardoned sheriff Arpaio; blogging law prof is sued

U.S. Supreme Court

Can the SEC order disgorgement in civil enforcement cases? Supreme Court agrees to decide

Bar Exam

Persistent would-be lawyer may see her 1991 bar exam results, state supreme court rules

Ethics

Foreclosure lawyer disbarred for ‘loudly lecturing’ judge and keeping settlement offers secret

Question of the Week

What’s your favorite trial scene from a movie?

The Modern Law Library

How to master the jury selection process

Law Firms

BigLaw firm gets UK approval for nonlawyer partners and outside investment

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Author sues Trump for defamation; court tosses bias suit by white male lawyer

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