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What’s on the Shelf?

Lawyer’s true crime book explores how he defended a neurodivergent client charged with murder

Second Amendment

Ban on gun possession by felons is unconstitutional as applied to some offenders, 9th Circuit rules

Diversity

Straight, white female alleges BigLaw firm’s job ad for diversity program violated Title VII

Federal judge halts new US rules limiting credit card late fees

Supreme Court

Justice Clarence Thomas calls criticism of him ‘nastiness’ and ‘lies’

Criminal Justice

Arrest is made in fatal shooting of BigLaw associate at McDonald’s

Consumer Law

Ice cream lover ‘stated her case for pistachio pretention,’ federal judge says in refusing to toss suit

Mind Your Business

Top artificial intelligence insurance tips for lawyers

Criminal Justice

Lawyer charged with illegally transmitting Michigan data after 2020 election

Bar Exam

Viral video shows former Rikers Island inmate as she learns she passed bar exam on first try

Law Firms

How Sullivan & Cromwell is scrutinizing potential new hires after campus protests

Supreme Court Report

Solicitors general, past and present, reflect on ups and downs of job and arguing before SCOTUS

U.S. Supreme Court

No separate hearing required when police seize cars loaned to drivers accused of drug crimes, SCOTUS rules

Criminal Justice

Former McElroy Deutsch CFO pleads guilty to embezzling more than $1.5M from firm

Criminal Justice

Accused getaway driver, aka ‘Block Da Foo Foo,’ was prejudiced by rap video evidence, Texas court says

Constitutional Law

Catholic school can fire gay drama teacher for marrying, 4th Circuit rules

Insurance Law

As judgment preservation insurance gains steam, appellate decision leaves insurers ‘on the hook’ for millions

Bar Associations

ABA is committed to protecting sexual assault survivors in bar admissions process, letter says

Judiciary

Judge ordered removed for ‘troubling inability to conform his behavior’ to judicial standards

Ethics

Looking for practice advice on email discussion lists? Don’t forget client confidentiality responsibilities

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