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Law Firms

Bias suit by former BigLaw associate claims retaliation caused ‘drastic drops’ in his billable hours

Criminal Justice

Disbarred partner said he stole over $2M to cover necessities; singer James Taylor is paying victims

Criminal Justice

More than 450 inmates are released in this state in largest one-day commutation in US history

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Trump must provide tax returns, court says; DA accepts gift cards in exchange for community service

Criminal Justice

Lawyer pleads guilty to prostitution charge linked to ‘sugar daddy’ website

First Amdendment

State supreme court sides with Christian print shop who refused gay pride T-shirts

Ethics

Lawyer practiced for 17 years despite suspension, disciplinary board says

Ethics

Lawyer disbarred for charging 88-year-old widow an ‘utterly excessive’ fee

Health Law

Federal judge blocks Trump order barring immigrants without health insurance

Criminal Justice

No-deal Brexit could have drastic consequences for criminal justice

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge tosses suit against Mueller; PTAB appointment process struck down

Judiciary

Sons seek guardianship of sitting appeals judge said to have received Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Criminal Justice

Prosecutors tossed from drug case after witness is used to record defense lawyer

Contracts

Agreement to destroy frozen embryos upon divorce is enforceable, top state court rules

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge bans trick-or-treat warning signs; Johnny Depp settles fee dispute

Judiciary

Federal judge’s emails lead 7th Circuit to vacate prison sentence

Law Firms

DLA Piper accuser orchestrated ‘emotional flirtation’ to advance her career, law firm alleges

Ethics

Former FBI Director Comey encourages law students to be ‘ethical leaders’

Law Firms

2 Midwestern law firms will combine to form new nearly 400-lawyer firm

Judiciary

Judge accused of ‘partisan glee’ after $8B verdict says high-five allegations were fabricated

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