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Ethics

Lawyer contends ‘SILENCE. (BOOM SHAKALAKA)’ satisfies ethics rule; top state court disagrees

Law in Popular Culture

‘Mrs. America’ and the renewed focus on the Equal Rights Amendment

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge orders shelter for homeless people; state must release execution drug info

Careers

Bankruptcy partner returns to Kirkland after leaving to pursue musical interests

Public Health

7th Circuit denies emergency request to block Illinois ban on in-person church services

Law Firms

Malpractice suit against Boies Schiller alleges overly aggressive litigation tactics

Law Firms

Law firm revenue takes nosedive during COVID-19, new survey data shows

Judiciary

Judge shot in ambush attack is eager to return to bench

Public Health

‘Ready for battle’: Florida lawyer dons Grim Reaper garb to save lives during COVID-19 crisis

Legal Education

Expanded online law school classes could continue under plan endorsed by ABA legal ed council

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Open-industry legal platform tested; panel considers future of California bar exam

Criminal Justice

Critics call for repeal of citizens arrest laws, cited as justification in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Constitutional Law

Law firm told to reduce on-site employees sues for alleged ‘disturbing and gross abuse’ of power

Criminal Justice

6% of adults have debt from court costs or legal fees, Federal Reserve report says

Access to Justice

California bar gives approval to broad sandbox proposal

U.S. Supreme Court

Sotomayor statement highlights ‘disturbing allegations’ in geriatric inmates’ COVID-19 suit

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Hackers want $21M from showbiz lawyer; videos of clothed women not a crime

Law Firms

75% of associates surveyed say job security and pay cuts are top worry; who got hit this week?

Constitutional Law

En banc 4th Circuit revives emoluments lawsuit against Trump

Criminal Justice

A dangerous limbo: Probation and parole in the time of COVID-19

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