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Asked and Answered

A year after his COVID-19 recovery, Above the Law founder David Lat makes some big changes

Judiciary

California judge gathers signatures of internment survivors on 48-star flag

Diversity

16 BigLaw firms have no Black partners, including firm ranked No. 1 for diversity

New Attorneys

Sotomayor sees challenging world for today’s law graduates

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge rejects $2B Roundup settlement; Dershowitz pursues defamation suits

Careers

Oklahoma attorney general abruptly announces resignation; his office is sorting out tribal case decision

Careers

Years after challenging drug dealer to change, judge swears him in as a lawyer

Law Firms

Several law firms plan to make Juneteenth a permanent paid holiday; will it become an industry standard?

Law Schools

Florida law dean hopes school will rescind his firing; faculty resolution also supports him

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Kristen Clarke confirmed as DOJ civil rights chief; SCOTUS chief justice speaks to law grads

Cybersecurity

Goldberg Segalla is sued over alleged leak of woman’s personal information on PACER

Prosecutors

Judge cuts sentence after defense lawyer claims ‘shady shenanigans’ by federal prosecutor

Product Liability Law

Plaintiff who alleges hip implant injuries must turn over Fitbit data, federal judge rules

Military & Veterans

To increase veterans’ access to legal aid, providers should work with VA, break down ‘silos,’ new report says

Practice Management

How to handle tough conversations on whether to return to the office

The Modern Law Library

Little-known chapter of labor history is illuminated in union attorney’s new book

Lawyer Wellness

As lawyer stress escalates during pandemic, LAP agencies see significant increase in calls

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: BigLaw firm requires tests for unvaccinated; Florida will fine social media for candidate bans

Tort Law

Lawyer statements in press release aren’t protected by judicial proceedings privilege, top Texas court rules

Appellate Practice

Lawyer cites mother’s COVID-19 death after 6th Circuit blasts ‘striking legal emptiness’ of his brief

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