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Cybersecurity

Goldberg Segalla is sued over alleged leak of woman’s personal information on PACER

Prosecutors

Judge cuts sentence after defense lawyer claims ‘shady shenanigans’ by federal prosecutor

Product Liability Law

Plaintiff who alleges hip implant injuries must turn over Fitbit data, federal judge rules

Military & Veterans

To increase veterans’ access to legal aid, providers should work with VA, break down ‘silos,’ new report says

Practice Management

How to handle tough conversations on whether to return to the office

The Modern Law Library

Little-known chapter of labor history is illuminated in union attorney’s new book

Lawyer Wellness

As lawyer stress escalates during pandemic, LAP agencies see significant increase in calls

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: BigLaw firm requires tests for unvaccinated; Florida will fine social media for candidate bans

Tort Law

Lawyer statements in press release aren’t protected by judicial proceedings privilege, top Texas court rules

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

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