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Lawyers warned of AI pitfalls, cybersecurity attacks and deepfake threats

ABA Techshow

Permitting alternative business structures could spur tech innovation, Arizona justice says

ABA Techshow

Working at home when everyone is home could pose confidentiality risks

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: States ratified ERA too late, judge says; US supports school in cheerleader’s SCOTUS case

ABA Techshow

Freelance for Law wins ABA Techshow 2021’s Startup Alley competition

U.S. Supreme Court

Evangelizing college student can pursue First Amendment suit despite school’s policy change, SCOTUS says

Advancing Racial Equality & Social Justice

As hate crimes grow more violent, here are some policy recommendations to protect the communities they impact

Ethics

‘Real Housewives’ lawyer had close ties to some state bar officials, never faced ethics charges despite accusations

Law Schools

More people are applying to law schools, and those with top LSAT scores are also increasing

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Strip club not eligible for PPP loans, court says; lawyer pleads not guilty in bank embezzlement plot

Careers

Legal industry gained 7,200 jobs last month but is still below last year’s numbers

First Amendment

9th Circuit upholds part of federal anti-riot law in case against white supremacists

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: BigLaw firm offers gifts on top of bonuses; second state adopts consumer privacy law

First Amendment

4th Circuit rules for school that nixed child’s essay on acceptance of transgender people

Law Firms

At these top law firms, profit boosts followed layoffs of lawyers and staff members

U.S. Supreme Court

In first merits opinion by Barrett, SCOTUS rules against environmental group seeking draft rule-making document

Law Students

Law student using American Sign Language wins 4th Circuit appeal

Insurance Law

Capacity limits on businesses can be a ‘direct physical loss’ covered by insurance, judge rules in bellwether cases

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer gives frank reply to Justice Barrett; new site has law school scholarship information

Criminal Justice

Prosecutors move to drop charges against former Littler associate charged in Portland demonstration

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