JD Journal

JD Journal

"Nothing but the truth." Updated throughout the day with legal news and law firm news stories, it is "dedicated to in-depth analysis of current trends in the legal community, profiles of fascinating professionals, academic issues and lifestyle discussions for law school students, and a few out-of-the-ordinary goings-on in the world."

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Recent Posts from JD Journal


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  • Scott Rothstein Requests Disbarment

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    Winston & Strawn has opened offices in Beijing and Shanghai. In Beijing, the firm has hired Ge Xiangyang away from Bakey & McKenzie to head up its new office. The Shanghai office is the result…

  • Filibuster on Hamilton is Over

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