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Legal Writing

Justice Thomas goes rogue on the Bluebook with ‘cleaned up’ citation—to the delight of appellate lawyers

Law in Popular Culture

In honor of RBG’s birthday, Northwestern releases video with songs about the late justice

Criminal Justice

‘Cataclysmic’ decision striking down strict liability drug law puts past convictions at risk in this state

Judiciary

Judge apparently didn’t realize his belittling references to slain man were live on YouTube

ABA Techshow

‘60 in 60’ Techshow session features tips to improve video meetings, boost well-being

ABA Techshow

Navigating website ADA compliance: ‘If you have videos that are not captioned, you’re a sitting duck’

ABA Techshow

Prepared for the future? Here are tips to help avoid disaster

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: 5 Jones Day plaintiffs drop claims; no immunity for cop who shocked girl during seizure

ABA Techshow

Upgrading technology can help lawyers comply with ethics rules

Legal Education

Professor’s post-class comments criticizing Black law students captured on Zoom

Law Firms

Boies Schiller sees big drop in revenue after partner departures

Criminal Justice

Man convicted of murder sues Hertz for failing to produce receipt backing his alibi

ABA Techshow

Legal incubator programs are poised for continued growth, Techshow speaker says

ABA Techshow

Tech competency needs to be taught in law school, associate dean says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Florida lawmaker says he’s ‘Christian, not an attorney;’ suit challenges hotel resort fees

ABA Techshow

Automated legal reasoning could shape future of digital services

ABA Techshow

Lawyers have important role to play in technology regulation, ABA Techshow keynote speaker says

Trials & Litigation

A ‘disproportionate litigation offensive’ in lawyer’s remodeling dispute can justify lower fee, appeals court says

Law in Popular Culture

ABA announces 22 finalists for 2021 Silver Gavel Awards

Judiciary

After judge takes umbrage at dissenter’s ‘sound and fury’ quote, 5th Circuit grants en banc rehearing

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