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A tale of love, loss and conservatorships in the Golden Age of Hollywood

Ethics

Agreement giving lawyers ‘sole discretion’ to settle client’s case violates ethics rules, appeals court says

U.S. Supreme Court

Oklahoma drops cert request seeking to limit McGirt tribal decision after favorable state court ruling

Consumer Law

Was your turkey raised by ‘independent family farmers’? Activists increasingly target food claims

Criminal Justice

Lawyer survives shooting after murders of wife and son, announces rehab stay amid law firm accusations

Law Schools

Law school dinged for noncompliance with ABA standard addressing financial conditions

Attorney General

DOJ explores ways to challenge Texas abortion law; judge grants TRO against anti-abortion group

Advocacy

The eudaimonic turn: How we can help lawyers flourish

Landlords & Tenants

New York extends eviction protections in wake of SCOTUS decision blocking federal ban

Criminal Justice

Former Georgia district attorney indicted over handling of shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery

First Amendment

Limit on food distribution to homeless people in parks violates First Amendment, 11th Circuit rules

Pro Bono

Law firms team up to encourage racial equity and economic mobility in the Carolinas

Disability Law

9th Circuit orders lower court to review decision over accessibility at baseball stadium

Bankruptcy Law

Judge approves Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan that provides immunity to Sackler family members

Family Law

Couple should try counseling again before divorcing, says judge in unusual order

Natural Disasters

Judge grants Capitol rioter’s request to join Cajun Army’s relief efforts after Hurricane Ida

Health Law

SCOTUS formally rejects request to block Texas abortion ban

Personal Lives

Where in the world is John Pierce? Lawyer for Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants goes missing

U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: The Supreme Court has done a poor job protecting against police abuse of power and racism

Bar Associations

Texas bar facing new challenge over mandatory membership

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