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COVID-19

11th Circuit upholds CDC freeze on evictions due to COVID-19

Judiciary

Federal judiciary supports legislation to prevent access to judges’ information

Law in Popular Culture

Britney Spears succeeds in move to hire own lawyer in conservatorship case

Public Health

Abortion providers sue judicial officials over citizen-enforced Texas abortion law

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Lee Merritt to run for Texas AG; Appeals court finds ban on handgun sales to adults under 21 unconstitutional

First Amendment

Judge tosses Roy Moore’s $95M suit against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen

Lawyer Discipline

Wisconsin judge suspended for ‘undignified’ speech, showing off handgun

Mind Your Business

Should you incorporate your firm as an S corporation?

Ethics

Judge mulls possible sanctions for Trump lawyers behind Michigan election lawsuit

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: High-rise Miami courthouse closed for emergency repairs; Lawyers criticize National Guard border deployment

Indigent Defense

Lawyer asks to withdraw from nearly 200 indigent-defense cases after state investigation

First Amendment

4th Circuit dismisses Baltimore attorney’s suit against SPLC over ties to white supremacist group

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

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