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Judiciary

Short-handed New Jersey federal courts have 6 vacancies and a huge case backlog

Criminal Justice

Children’s court judge is charged with possession of child pornography

Federal Government

Biden DOJ outpaces Trump DOJ for reversing US position in pending Supreme Court cases

Legal Writing

Don’t use this typeface if you want to please the DC Circuit

Lawyer Wellness

Most dissatisfied lawyers work longer hours and report more burnout

Diversity

Required USC course on race is expected to help law students with various viewpoints

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: ACLU wants lawyer’s libel lawsuit tossed; Dershowitz gives limited advice in MyPillow CEO suit

Criminal Justice

Leaving prison? Dial down the aspirations, don’t try to be lawyers or doctors, survey respondents say

In-House Counsel

Tesla’s board failed to appoint general counsel who could keep Elon Musk in line, unsealed suit alleges

Access to Justice

First law firm owned entirely by nonlawyers opens in Utah

Judiciary

Federal judiciary seeks 79 new judgeships, money to improve courthouse security

Legal Rebels Podcast

Experienced cloud-based law firm thrives during COVID-19, co-founder says

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Senator airs suspicions of ‘fake’ Kavanaugh probe; prosecutors sue senior living chain

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Breyer should retire immediately, law prof writes; Senate could flip with 1 senator’s death or departure

Election Law

Judge accuses Arizona GOP of ‘gaslighting’ him, orders $18K payment for ‘flimsy excuses for a lawsuit’

Health Law

7th Circuit creates clear split on viability of balancing test used to evaluate abortion restrictions

Mind Your Business

Who’s Zooming who in the lateral partner market?

Juries

Comedian’s podcast remarks during jury duty spur appeal by convicted defendant

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Judge trims maternity claims against BigLaw firm; prison guards ordered to wear body cams

Ethics

5th Circuit sanctions Marc Elias and other Perkins Coie lawyers for ‘redundant and misleading’ motion

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