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Judiciary

Federal judiciary seeks 79 new judgeships, money to improve courthouse security

Legal Rebels Podcast

Experienced cloud-based law firm thrives during COVID-19, co-founder says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Senator airs suspicions of ‘fake’ Kavanaugh probe; prosecutors sue senior living chain

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Breyer should retire immediately, law prof writes; Senate could flip with 1 senator’s death or departure

Election Law

Judge accuses Arizona GOP of ‘gaslighting’ him, orders $18K payment for ‘flimsy excuses for a lawsuit’

Health Law

7th Circuit creates clear split on viability of balancing test used to evaluate abortion restrictions

Mind Your Business

Who’s Zooming who in the lateral partner market?

Juries

Comedian’s podcast remarks during jury duty spur appeal by convicted defendant

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge trims maternity claims against BigLaw firm; prison guards ordered to wear body cams

Ethics

5th Circuit sanctions Marc Elias and other Perkins Coie lawyers for ‘redundant and misleading’ motion

Legal Writing

Justice Thomas goes rogue on the Bluebook with ‘cleaned up’ citation—to the delight of appellate lawyers

Law in Popular Culture

In honor of RBG’s birthday, Northwestern releases video with songs about the late justice

Criminal Justice

‘Cataclysmic’ decision striking down strict liability drug law puts past convictions at risk in this state

Judiciary

Judge apparently didn’t realize his belittling references to slain man were live on YouTube

ABA Techshow

‘60 in 60’ Techshow session features tips to improve video meetings, boost well-being

ABA Techshow

Navigating website ADA compliance: ‘If you have videos that are not captioned, you’re a sitting duck’

ABA Techshow

Prepared for the future? Here are tips to help avoid disaster

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: 5 Jones Day plaintiffs drop claims; no immunity for cop who shocked girl during seizure

ABA Techshow

Upgrading technology can help lawyers comply with ethics rules

Legal Education

Professor’s post-class comments criticizing Black law students captured on Zoom

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