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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, court 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

Prosecutors

Former top prosecutor in St. Louis ‘remains elusive,’ says state auditor who can’t find her

Judiciary

BigLaw partner alleges federal judge once assaulted and taunted him, requiring his recusal

Law Schools

University is ‘incubator of bigotry,’ say 13 federal judges boycotting its grads

Labor & Employment

Bosses mandated them back to the office. They took legal action instead

Legal Education

Lowered bar pass cut scores mean better bar pass rates in 4 states

Criminal Justice

BigLaw associate identified as good Samaritan fatally shot at McDonald’s

Law Firms

Larger law firms had ‘buoyant performance’ in first quarter of 2024; revenue, demand and rates are up

Trials & Litigation

Trump again found in contempt for violating gag, threatened with jail

Law Firms

Pro-Palestinian groups are Hamas propagandists, BigLaw firm’s suit alleges; is First Amendment an issue?

Health Law

Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner’s out-of-state abortion

Homelessness

Family members struggle to help University of Chicago law grad who became homeless

Criminal Justice

Former lawyer will be retried for murder after top Georgia court overturns conviction

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