COVID-19

Afternoon Briefs: Mueller indictment of Russian firms tossed; ex-juvenile delinquent now a lawyer

Judge tosses indictment of Russian firms at prosecutors’ request U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich granted prosecutors’ request Monday to toss an indictment against two Russian companies accused of participating in an “information warfare” campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election. Prosecutors said the companies—Concord Catering and Concord Management and Consulting—were…

Mar 17, 2020 3:12 PM CDT

March LSAT canceled and National Conference of Bar Examiners monitoring July bar exam

In light of the coronavirus, the March Law School Admission Test has been canceled.

Mar 17, 2020 2:36 PM CDT

ATL founder David Lat announces on social media that he has the coronavirus

Besides announcing his situation in a tweet, Lat made the announcement in a Facebook post, thanking people for their “prayers, sympathies and good wishes,” and apologizing if he unknowingly infected anyone.

Mar 17, 2020 11:51 AM CDT

The high demand for lawyers amid the coronavirus pandemic

From advising employers how to respond when an employee tests positive for coronavirus to counseling employees afraid of catching it at the office, lawyers are working around the clock to help clients navigate the uncharted legal waters sparked by the rapidly spreading COVID-19.

Mar 17, 2020 11:27 AM CDT

ABA cancels more April and May meetings amid COVID-19 pandemic

The ABA has canceled several more meetings as a result of the coronavirus.

Mar 16, 2020 5:02 PM CDT

Lead House impeachment counsel tests positive for coronavirus

The former lead counsel for the House Intelligence Committee during President Donald Trump's impeachment proceedings has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Mar 16, 2020 3:13 PM CDT

More BigLaw firms close or require remote work because of coronavirus threat

More large law firms are closing offices and requiring work at home amid mounting concerns about the new coronavirus. Law firms are emphasizing that they can continue to serve clients despite office closings and remote work.

Mar 16, 2020 12:10 PM CDT

How can prisons contain coronavirus when Purell is a contraband?

When Lauren Johnson reached for a squirt of hand sanitizer on her way out of the doctor’s office, she regretted it immediately. In the Central Texas prison where she was housed, alcohol-based hand sanitizer was against the rules—and the on-duty officer was quick to let her know it. “He screamed…

Mar 13, 2020 1:10 PM CDT

ABA announces all-digital ABA Day, urges Congress to provide coronavirus relief to nonprofits and create task force

The in-person portion of ABA Day, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., from April 21 to 23, has been canceled because of the public health emergency created by COVID-19.

Mar 13, 2020 12:00 PM CDT

Amid coronavirus worries, how do law schools move online?

As more schools move JD instruction out of the traditional classroom setting, many are moving into uncharted territory.

Mar 12, 2020 3:05 PM CDT

SCOTUS and other courts are restricting visitors or canceling proceedings amid coronavirus concerns

Some federal courts are changing or suspending some operations as a result of concerns about the coronavirus. The U.S. Supreme Court is among them.

Mar 12, 2020 12:15 PM CDT

Coronavirus and law schools: More universities shifting to online classes

An increasing number of universities with law schools—including those that have not reported active cases of coronavirus—are canceling their in-person classes and moving them online.

Mar 12, 2020 10:47 AM CDT

ABA cancels some meetings due to coronavirus concerns

One of the canceled meetings was a Health Law Section conference on emerging issues in health care, where one of the topics set for discussion was privacy and the coronavirus.

Mar 11, 2020 4:15 PM CDT

ABA president offers coronavirus response update, announces COVID-19 programming

The ABA prioritizes the health and safety of its staff and members and continues to monitor the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other sources for updates on how the coronavirus could affect its programming and operations, ABA President Judy Perry Martinez said Wednesday.

Mar 11, 2020 2:41 PM CDT

Coronavirus and law schools: Numerous schools canceling in-person classes

The concerns about the coronavirus have spread to law schools, with schools across the country canceling in-person classes or announcing full closures.

Mar 11, 2020 10:15 AM CDT