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Legal Theory

Justice Jackson uses originalism to undercut ‘conservative juristocracy’

Law Schools

Last T14 law school announces stance on US News rankings; which two are staying in?

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court will consider ban on encouraging illegal immigration in case of ‘adult adoption’ promoter

Constitutional Law

Law students and professor who oppose same-sex marriage settle speech case with school

Judiciary

Being a judge is among top five jobs for importance of stress tolerance, ranking says

Lawyer Wellness

Law firm gives staff nonfungible tokens for mental health services

Judiciary

Judge’s failure to recuse because of stock ownership doesn’t require vacating decision, 5th Circuit says

Year in Review

Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2022 was your favorite?

Mind Your Business

How an Am Law 200 firm created an incubator program for associates to learn business, leadership skills

Juries

Public defender is plaintiff in suit alleging exclusion of felons from Manhattan juries is unconstitutional

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: Same-sex marriage bill sent to Biden; lawyer pleads guilty after swinging belt caught on video

Prosecutors

Court reinstates progressive prosecutor to case after dissatisfied judge orders ouster of entire office

Criminal Justice

Slain lawyer was shot and his law office set on fire; divorce client was wife of suspect

Law Firms

Law firm revenue growth moderates as expenses grow; top 50 firms see biggest productivity drop

Law Firms

Arnold & Porter is ordered to pay more than $150K in sanctions for discovery ‘poor judgment’

Ethics

Suspended lawyer can’t reveal what happened to missing wife of former client, appeals court says

Lawyer Pay

As more law firms announce bonuses, some pay extra for higher hours

U.S. Supreme Court

3 conservative SCOTUS justices appear to seek middle ground on ‘independent state legislature’ theory

Tort Law

What state is deemed top ‘judicial hellhole’ following $1.7B verdict against Ford Motor Co.?

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