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Legislation & Lobbying

ABA’s Impact: Confronting anti-Asian bias through civics education

Ethics

Lawyer mailed feces to federal judges, GOP politicians, ethics complaint says; he blamed his ‘rage’ on racism

Criminal Justice

In ‘stunning fall from grace,’ med-mal lawyer is convicted of trying to extort medical system for $25M

Members Who Inspire

Michelle Rozovics’ love of learning and teaching takes her around the world

U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: SCOTUS considers law prohibiting gender-affirming care—case of constitutionality, deep cultural division

Family Law

Supporting Survivors: ABA and its members have shaped the Violence Against Women Act for 30 years

Law Firms

BigLaw firm and ex-partner who sued for age bias agree on dismissal

Fifth Amendment

Are police responsible for damaging home to oust suspect? Sotomayor and Gorsuch see important issue

Law Firms

3 practice leaders left this BigLaw firm in 1 week’s time; ‘there are no safe havens,’ says recruiting firm partner

Law in Popular Culture

2024 Gifts for Lawyers Guide (photo gallery)

Sentencing/Post Conviction

Presumed vindictiveness of increased sentence imposed by federal judge requires do-over, 4th Circuit says

Juries

Florida judge cites crosswording juror in mistrial grant; ‘I didn’t know it was a bad thing,’ juror says

Careers

Who is the real Roger Pearce? Successful lawyer used assumed name for more than 50 years

Pro Bono

Want to help rural Alaskans with their tax needs? Volunteers sought for pro bono

Criminal Justice

With D.C. case dismissed, Trump is no longer under federal indictment

Criminal Justice

Trump plans to fire Jack Smith’s team, use DOJ to probe 2020 election

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court will consider reviving another curb on agency power known as nondelegation doctrine

The Modern Law Library

What went wrong—and right—with 10 famous trials

Law Schools

Slight rankings drop at University of Florida and its law school may have been factor in president’s exit

Ross Writing Contest

Obbligato: What They Don’t Teach You in Law School

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