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Judiciary

Judge acknowledged his ‘profane outburst’ shocked himself, Florida court says in imposing suspension

Criminal Justice

Must Hunter Biden’s indictment be dismissed after presidential pardon? Special counsel doesn’t think so

First Amendment

Idaho can enforce ban on aid to minors who leave state for abortions, with one exception, 9th Circuit says

Law Firms

Overall partner promotions shrink slightly, including for BigLaw firm that promoted 200 lawyers

Ethics

Lawyer convicted of tampering with corpse has law license revoked at her request

Federal Government

Amid worry about Trump, calls for career Justice Dept. staff to stay

Lawyer Pay

BigLaw firms pile on bonus bandwagon led by Milbank, and some offer more to top associates

Criminal Justice

With Hunter pardon, Biden joins short list of presidents who absolved family

Immigration Law

5th Circuit again blocks US from cutting razor-wire fence installed by Texas at border

Ethics

‘Words fail to capture the severity and extent’ of lawyer’s bigotry, appeals court says

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)

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