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U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: SCOTUS winds up term with rulings expected on major cases about government power, accountability

Cybersecurity

Data breach suit against ABA tossed by federal judge

Constitutional Law

Kindergarten boy may pursue sex-bias claim after expulsion for wearing earrings, 10th Circuit says

The Modern Law Library

‘In the Shadow of Liberty’ shines light on American immigration history

Judiciary

Black retired judge who flew first class says flight attendant ordered her to use coach restroom

Cannabis Law

Attorney general moves to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug

Law Firms

Immigration law firm will expand nearly 10% with addition of Seyfarth Shaw team

Law Firms

Clark Hill was ‘duped by an obvious scam,’ costing its client $1.1M, suit alleges

Legal Education

Less litigation, more practical skills in law school needed, junior associates say

Criminal Justice

Trump found in contempt for violating gag order in hush money trial

Criminal Justice

Former general counsel failed to file federal tax returns while earning $54M, he admits in guilty plea

Immigration Law

New US citizens sworn in 100 feet underground

Trials & Litigation

Can this VC firm invest in only Black women? Fearless Fund faces court challenge

LGBTQ Legal Issues

Court says state health-care plans can’t exclude gender-affirming surgery

Bar Associations

ABA should consider impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications, 3 senators tell association

Criminal Justice

Lawyer shot while allegedly trying to rob armored car

Criminal Justice

How many cases will be affected by ‘certain anomalies’ in work of DNA analyst? 57 lawyers get notices

Legal Education

Increased interest in LSAT forces additional test date

Ethics

Lawyer suspended after he’s accused of plying teens with alcohol and touching one of them sexually

U.S. Supreme Court

Conservative justices skeptical federal law requires emergency room abortions

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