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Law Firms

Shearman leader will ‘begin to pass the torch’ after failed merger talks, overseas partner departures

Constitutional Law

Ban on ‘rude’ public comments at town meetings violates state constitution, court rules

Ethics

Lawyer who asserted Trump ‘won in a landslide’ on national TV censured for stolen election claims

Trademark Law

‘Gruyere’ is generic description of cheese that isn’t eligible for certification mark, appeals court says

Health Law

Suit filed on behalf of women denied abortions in Texas despite dangerous health complications

Criminal Justice

Louisville, Kentucky, police department discriminates and uses excessive force, DOJ concludes

Legal Education

Finance-related notice for Kentucky law school posted by ABA Legal Ed Section

Lawyer Discipline

Lawyer convicted for stealing over $26M gives up law license; money was spent on gambling, jets, ‘social companions’

Ethics

Tweets saying demonstrators should be shot and MSNBC anchor’s home should be burned lead to ethics charges

Criminal Justice

Southern Poverty Law Center attorney charged with domestic terrorism was legal observer at demonstration

The Modern Law Library

In ‘Her Honor,’ trailblazing women judges take center stage

Lawyer Discipline

Using data, law prof finds many disciplined lawyers represent consumers—with no oversight

Law Students

15-year-old who got 174 on LSAT looks forward to law school

Ethics

Law firm accused of 856 insurer misrepresentations is suspended from practice in federal district court

U.S. Supreme Court

Gorsuch, Thomas question ‘offended observer’ standing in rejected police prayer-vigil case

Law Schools

ABA partners with law schools to advance new approaches to policing and public safety

Criminal Justice

Lawyer trying to collect cash for defrauded investors hospitalized after beating; brother of target charged

First Amendment

Law prof isn’t sure whether Florida blogger bill applies to him, says second bill would help cop defamation suits

Ethics

First lawyer who advised Jan. 6 witness Cassidy Hutchinson should face ethics probe, group tells regulators

Death Penalty

Arizona governor won’t carry out lethal injection, despite execution warrant by top state court

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