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U.S. Supreme Court

What is the potential impact of the abortion case before the Supreme Court?

Immigration Law

Outgoing immigration judge says he encountered ‘soul-crushing bureaucracy’

Criminal Justice

Sickle cell trait is sometimes blamed for deaths during police arrests and custody; is it warranted?

Legal Rebels Podcast

New AI-powered legal writing tool aims to help lawyers craft winning briefs

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Future civil rights lawyers win scholarships; LSAC-funded pipeline program seeks requests for proposals

Judiciary

Protester accuses appeals judge of nearly hitting her with SUV; his lawyer says video supports defense

Prosecutors

Ex-prosecutor gives up law license after he’s accused of withholding evidence that led to wrongful convictions

Judiciary

Judge is accused of forcing staff to take diet pills, using Facebook aliases, warning of the devil

Tort Law

Legal malpractice payouts are the highest on record, insurance broker reports

Obituaries

Former ABA President L. Stanley Chauvin, known for his sense of humor, dies at 86

Law Schools

Law school noncompliance with diversity standard should require public notice, ABA legal ed section says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: $75M verdict for exonerated half brothers; surprise at high-profile lawyer’s disbarment

U.S. Supreme Court

Requirement for jury unanimity in serious cases isn’t retroactive, Supreme Court rules

U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS rules against warrantless seizure of guns while man is in hospital for suicide evaluation

Mind Your Business

What associates have to know about making a lateral move to a new market out of state

U.S. Supreme Court

In challenge to Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court will consider ban on abortions before viability

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Trans worker fails to make discrimination case against employer; former DA’s husband gets community service

Criminal Justice

Juvenile court judge charged with possession of child pornography faces additional charges

Criminal Justice

Over 40 California prosecutors petition to repeal new rules increasing good-conduct credits for inmates

Obituaries

Former New Jersey judge who aimed to increase diversity on the bench dies at 75

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