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Death Penalty

DOJ seeks reinstatement of death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Legal Rebels Podcast

A new evidence management tool aims to help public defenders process video and audio

Law Students

What do law students think of remote learning during the pandemic? A new survey sheds light

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Senate confirms Biden appellate judge; how SCOTUS justices supplemented their 2020 income

Trials & Litigation

Judge chides lawyers for ‘tit-for-tat squabbles’ and ‘shenanigans,’ sanctions one for shut-up command

Bar Exam

With criticisms of the NCBE, New York bar group suggests state create its own bar exam

Judiciary

Citing lack of evidence, prosecutor drops summons against appeals judge accused of nearly hitting protester

Criminal Justice

Judge pursues criminal charges against 3 US marshals after underling won’t disclose COVID-19 vaccination status

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Dechert associate wins ‘Jeopardy!’ and fans’ hearts; judge sides with hospital requiring vaccines

Criminal Justice

Jurors are told former law firm partner created sham creditor to help client shield assets

Trials & Litigation

Several minutes into 9th Circuit online hearing, lawyer realizes he’s arguing the wrong case

Lawyer Pay

After Milbank raises associate salaries, Davis Polk goes higher and many follow

Eighth Amendment

Forfeiture of convicted drug dealer’s Land Rover was an excessive fine, state supreme court rules

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Toobin returns to CNN after Zoom exposure; DOJ inspector general will review leak subpoenas

Criminal Justice

Longtime lawyer is investigated in shooting outside his law office; ‘a number of attorneys’ carry guns

Trials & Litigation

In closing brief, disbarred environmental lawyer claims his prosecution is ‘run by an oil company’

Elder Law

ABA president urges House to help prevent elder abuse

Ethics

Texas attorney general faces ethics probe over election suit; former AG Barr fares better in DC

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: An unusual SCOTUS lineup; suit says Google is a public utility

Law Firms

Dentons and former partner trade forgery and self-dealing allegations in litigation over firing

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