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Appellate Practice

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

Criminal Justice

DOJ releases few pages of memo concluding evidence didn’t support Trump prosecution

Continuing Legal Education

Lawyers in Florida can’t get credit for ABA’s new CLE programs because of state ban on diversity quotas

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge rules against courtroom prayer program; public comment sought on student loans

Bar Exam

These factors help predict whether a law grad will pass the bar on the first or second try, study says

Members Who Inspire

Brice Ngameni helps support prospective law students of African descent

Ethics

Remote practice from home in Florida isn’t unauthorized practice, advisory opinion says

U.S. Supreme Court

Inmate seeking firing-squad execution denied cert; dissent says court ‘chooses to stand idly by’

Practice Management

This software will help you streamline your IP law practice

Criminal Justice

BigLaw partner is charged with securities fraud in connection with alleged Ponzi scheme

Associates

Making connections is top concern for summer associates, and many want in-person work

Legal History

Legal battles over coronavirus restrictions aren’t as novel as the virus—just look back 100 years

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Law school cuts John Marshall name because of slavery link; 2 appellate nominees advance

Law Firms

Law firms in Am Law Second Hundred saw gross revenue increase slightly; which virtual firm cracked the list?

Law in Popular Culture

ABA Journal wins 12 design and editorial awards

Trials & Litigation

Divided federal appeals court affirms ruling against former state justice regarding juror’s Twitter use

Telecommunications

FCC approves plan to make some phone calls cheaper for inmates and their families

Practice Management

What’s the connection between legal recruiting, virtual piano parties and Zoom engagement?

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer job openings skyrocket; judge resigns after ethics charges

Judiciary

Ethics case accuses judge of making racist and sexist remarks, mouthing N-word, criticizing overweight people

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