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Ethics

Lawyer who said disbarment would be an ‘honor’ gets his wish

Trials & Litigation

Reluctant trial witnesses should disclose vaccination status to judge, motion says

First Amendment

Prof who refused to use transgender student’s preferred pronouns can pursue suit, 6th Circuit rules

Ethics

BigLaw partner added ‘fictional hours’ to client bills, meriting a 2-year suspension, court says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Georgia voting restrictions challenged; judge charged with terroristic threats

Election Law

Election lawyer sanctioned $10K; judge says she ‘bamboozled’ voters who didn’t realize they were plaintiffs

Criminal Justice

ABA supports universal background checks, other proposals to curb gun violence, lawmakers told

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court will decide whether Kentucky AG can pick up defense of invalidated abortion law

Judiciary

Biden’s first judicial picks include DC Circuit nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, said to be SCOTUS contender

Members Who Inspire

Amy Breihan has dedicated her career to helping juvenile lifers seek parole

Law Schools

US News releases its 2022 law school rankings; which schools had lowest student debt?

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: No-mask lawyer’s lawsuit tossed; suit alleges 60-plus mistaken-identity arrests

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction, says 6th Circuit ignored ‘ample evidence’

Bar Exam

Several states consider lowering cut scores on bar exam, making it easier to pass

Legal Education

Compared with 2016, there are now half as many for-profit law schools

Redefining Justice

How quickly can Biden deliver on policing reform?

Landlords & Tenants

Falling behind on rent could mean jail time in one state, but that could change

Law Firms

Willkie Farr, first to announce 2021 special bonuses, matches going rate; will extra payouts continue in 2022?

Asked and Answered

The pandemic has not slowed down Howard Bashman of How Appealing

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: State supreme court limits use of bail; prosecutors in this state may face stricter discipline

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