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Ethics

Lawyer accused of smelling of alcohol at client’s felony trial gets suspension

Practice Technology

Lawyers have many options when it comes to designing their firm’s websites

Technology

As facial recognition software becomes more ubiquitous, some governments slam on the brakes

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Officer fired after arrest of 6-year-olds; judge orders Trump deposition

Associates

42% of summer associates surveyed say they are concerned about mental health

Landlords & Tenants

Judge says landlord should pay $17K for threatening to call ICE on tenant; decision could be a first

Trademark Law

ABA amicus brief urges SCOTUS to rule willfulness isn’t required to award trademark profits

LGBTQ Legal Issues

On the Emmys’ red carpet, Laverne Cox and her ACLU date discuss pending Supreme Court cases

Trials & Litigation

Lawyer’s bathroom break didn’t justify removal of case from jury docket, appeals court rules

Law Scribbler

Why scraping publicly available information online isn’t a crime

Legislation & Lobbying

New laws in 2 Southern states make it more difficult to deny occupational licenses for past crimes

Criminal Justice

Ex-prosecutor portrayed in ‘American Gangster’ is sentenced for client theft

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Man acquitted for Facebook rants about judge; trial to begin in law prof’s slaying

Election Law

Restoring voting rights in this state is a labyrinth for formerly incarcerated residents

Immigration Law

New asylum cases swamp border courts

Criminal Justice

Prominent Baltimore defense lawyer indicted for allegedly aiding crimes of marijuana kingpin

Judiciary

Arkansas AG seeks removal of judge from state matters; he is already banned from capital cases

Practice Technology

Legal tech CEO shares his tips for success and how to live a ‘Fast Forward Mindset’

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer found hiding in parents’ closet; ‘fearsome foursome’ law firms named

Tort Law

Grocery store chain isn’t liable for motorized cart collision, state supreme court rules

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