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Law in Popular Culture

‘What Jennifer Did’: Senseless killings can take a toll on lawyers working the cases

Layoffs

In ‘difficult but necessary step forward,’ merged law firm trims 10% of equity partnership

New Attorneys

Stressed and depressed, only 34% of young lawyers with highest student debt say JD was worth cost, new ABA survey says

Judiciary

Lawyer alleges ‘impeachment by subterfuge’ after federal appeals judge, 97, suspended for another year

Trials & Litigation

Trump’s NY hush money sentencing delayed until after November election

Practice Technology

Clio partners with NHL’s Vancouver Canucks for official away jerseys

Arbitration

Did you read the small print? ‘Infinite’ arbitration clauses are on the rise

Criminal Law

In historic case, father of 14-year-old school shooting suspect charged with murder

Trials & Litigation

State rep displays middle finger during online court hearing, leading to show-cause orders

Legal Writing

Kids create video, write law journal article about Texas Supreme Court

Law Firms

These law firms are tops for midlevel associate satisfaction; how were their tech ratings?

Education Law

GOP states sue to end Biden’s student loan forgiveness rule

Law Students

White male law student settles suit against Chicago Bears over ‘legal diversity fellow’ position

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court allows HHS to divert funds over abortion referrals

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Thomas’ wife reportedly thanked group for fighting Supreme Court reform

Ethics

Lawyer is accused of charging inmates for resentencing petitions despite little chance of success

Criminal Justice

Creative Legal Fundings company was ‘neither creative nor legal,’ SEC official alleges

Law Firms

Which BigLaw firms are hiring the most lateral partners?

Lawyer Pay

Companies pay big bucks signing bonuses to lure legal chiefs; who received more than $10M?

Animal Law

Taking Care of Your ‘Good Boy’: Pet trusts ensure animals live a good life after owner dies

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