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Judiciary

Only 4 Houston Judges Retained, Helped by Oddly Named Challengers

U.S. Supreme Court

Several Justices Skeptical of Inmate’s Attempt to Sue Prosecutor

Attorney Fees

Taxpayers May Have to Pay Legal Bills of Fannie, Freddie Execs

Constitutional Law

Nature of Constitutional Change at Issue in Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Suits

Executive Branch

Better Question: Who Isn’t a Lawyer on Obama’s Transition Team?

Tax Law

Company Tax Techniques Could Be Costly in Closely Watched Mass. Cases

Tax Law

More Individuals Evade ‘Nanny Tax,’ a Risky Strategy in a Tough Economy

Bar Associations

Ex-ABA Prez Robert Grey Loses Race for Richmond Mayor

Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice

State Voters Ease Pot Laws, OK Affirmative Action Ban and Right to Die

Criminal Justice

New Lawyer to Represent ‘Crockefeller’ on Multiple Fronts

Law Firms

Partner Vote Affirms ‘Foregone’ Decision to Dissolve Thelen

Attorney Fees

Free Monitoring for Buyers, $6.5M for Lawyers in Massive TJX Data Breach Case

Judiciary

Nation’s Most Expensive State Supreme Court Race May Go to Recount

Government Law

UK Community Council Bans Smoking By Foster Parents

Law Schools

Obama is the Second US President with a Harvard Law Degree

Legal Ethics

Federal Judge Overturns Jury Conviction of Georgia Magistrate Judge

Judiciary

Michigan Chief Justice Loses in Stunning Upset

Evidence

Cravath Withdraws as Pro Bono Counsel Following Claim of Altered Tape

Question of the Week

First Things First. What Should Be Obama’s No. 1 Priority?

Law Practice Management

Will Law Firms’ NY Obsession Continue After Wall Street Meltdown?

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