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Bar Exam

When it comes to studying for the bar exam, how much is too much?

First Amendment

Texas AG agrees to stop blocking Twitter users for ‘First Amendment-protected viewpoints’

Advancing Racial Equality & Social Justice

Federal judge’s confirmation hearing a reminder of the importance of No Religious Test Clause

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: $950M malpractice lawsuit can proceed against Katten; Breonna Taylor’s family says police withheld bodycam footage

First Amendment

Federal judge blocks Tennessee’s controversial new bathroom law

Elder Law

Former elder law attorney pleads guilty to fraud, could face 30-year sentence

Ethics

Ethics opinion gives NY attorneys green light to advise on, partake in cannabis

Professional Development

How influencers helped shape my legal career

Immigration Law

ICE will no longer routinely detain pregnant and nursing women

Law Firms

Tort plaintiff alleges BigLaw firm conspired to spy on her with GPS devices, hidden camera

Immigration Law

Lawyers’ group helps ease path to citizenship for low-income New Yorkers with interest-free loans

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: US lawyer sentenced in Hong Kong tussle; Air Force at fault in mass shooting

Civil Procedure

Citizen plaintiffs can sue to enforce Texas fetal heartbeat bill; could Uber drivers be liable?

Law Firms

Appeals court rules against former BigLaw staffer who said work abuse led to disability

Criminal Justice

Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer gets prison sentence for trying to extort Nike

Trials & Litigation

$37M verdict reversed after lawyer calls makers of tobacco ‘soulless enterprise of death’

Law in Popular Culture

Good cop, bad cop: What happens when police get too cozy with informants?

Law Firms

At least 27 BigLaw firms had $210M in paycheck protection loans at least partly forgiven

Partners

Law firms make counteroffers to retain rainmakers; is it a good idea?

Law Firms

How one law firm plans to embrace remote work—even after reopening its offices

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