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U.S. Supreme Court

Can the nation endure? Breyer waxes philosophical in retirement press conference; Biden sets timetable

Women in the Law

The word ‘he’ is ‘not the default universal personal pronoun,’ judge says

Legal Marketing & Consulting

Lawyer kicked off LinkedIn for alleged self-promotional posts loses appeal of consumer fraud case

Constitutional Law

DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel says its prior opinion on ERA doesn’t bar Congress from acting

U.S. Supreme Court

These 2 judges are considered front-runners to replace Breyer; who else is getting mentioned?

Bar Exam

Jurisdictions hope safety plans curb COVID-19 fears for in-person bar exam

First Amendment

Nonprofit sues over unauthorized practice rules that prevent free nonlawyer advice in debt cases

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Breyer, Supreme Court’s oldest member, will retire, reports say

Law Firms

2 BigLaw firms try new tacks in battle to acquire more lawyers

Lawyer Pay

Will fewer BigLaw firms match Milbank’s new pay hike for associates? At least 10 firms are on board

The Modern Law Library

Need to sharpen your legal writing? 10th Circuit Court judge shares his tips

Disability Law

8th Circuit rules for parents seeking school mask mandates because of their children’s disabilities

Judiciary

Judge is censured for tiff over his reserved parking spot; a cane was thrown

Evidence

Corporate defense lawyers support federal rule changes said to help prevent ‘junk’ scientific testimony

Bar Associations

Would-be lawyers shouldn’t have to disclose arrests without conviction, NYSBA says

Health Law

Judge lifts order barring 7 health care workers from jumping to new hospital

Law Firms

Nelson Mullins adds 52 lawyers from midsize firm, expands product liability practice

Judiciary

Dissenting judge cites teen’s GPA and poor grammar to support need for parental consent for abortion

Practice Technology

Survey results: Technology choices ensure law firm resiliency, part 1

Ethics

Former Vedder Price shareholder gets 3-year suspension for double billing, false expense requests

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