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Judiciary

How many state supreme court justices are people of color? Judiciary doesn’t reflect population, report says

Apr 21, 2021 2:24 PM CDT

The Modern Law Library

Sen. Mazie Hirono discusses Kavanaugh hearings, the January insurrection and how her immigrant family’s experiences impacted her

Apr 21, 2021 12:28 PM CDT

Constitutional Law

How Florida’s new anti-riot law could run afoul of the First Amendment

Apr 21, 2021 12:13 PM CDT

Criminal Justice

After Chauvin’s conviction on all counts, what will his appeal look like?

Apr 21, 2021 10:25 AM CDT

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd’s death; why red flag law wasn’t used against FedEx gunman

Apr 20, 2021 4:29 PM CDT

Legal Education

2020 law school grads having harder time finding jobs, data shows

Apr 20, 2021 3:57 PM CDT

Legal Writing

Colorful judicial writing style undermines legitimacy of opinions, law prof argues

Apr 20, 2021 3:43 PM CDT

Law Firms

After name partner goes missing, lawyers get no paychecks; clients allege millions of dollars in lost funds

Apr 20, 2021 12:02 PM CDT

Judiciary

Judge is investigated after he reportedly testifies in divorce deposition about burying $100K in his backyard

Apr 20, 2021 11:08 AM CDT

U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS should hear case in which shackled defendant reenacted murder, with no defense objection, Sotomayor says

Apr 20, 2021 10:20 AM CDT

Judiciary

Judge resigns after using racial epithet, opining that all lives matter

Apr 20, 2021 9:33 AM CDT

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer accused of laundering cash from undercover agent; Justice Barrett lists home for nearly $900K

Apr 19, 2021 3:56 PM CDT

Law Firms

BigLaw partner is no longer listed on firm website after accusation of misrepresentation to federal court

Apr 19, 2021 2:23 PM CDT

Continuing Legal Education

Florida Supreme Court’s order blocking diversity quotas for CLE instructors could impact ABA programs

Apr 19, 2021 12:21 PM CDT

Sixth Amendment

Can opening-the-door evidence doctrine violate the confrontation clause? SCOTUS will decide

Apr 19, 2021 12:06 PM CDT

Law Firms

This former attorney general now bills for BigLaw at nearly $2,300 per hour

Apr 19, 2021 10:27 AM CDT

Advancing Racial Equality & Social Justice

5 recommendations as Biden works to dismantle discriminatory immigration policies

Apr 19, 2021 9:41 AM CDT

Criminal Justice

Judge rules retirement accounts of former BigLaw lawyer can be tapped for $10.4M restitution order

Apr 19, 2021 9:32 AM CDT

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: 2 firms give special bonuses; immigrant leaves church sanctuary for first time in 3 years

Apr 16, 2021 2:12 PM CDT

Criminal Justice

Threats of sham lawsuit against well-known singer constitute a crime, 9th Circuit says

Apr 16, 2021 11:56 AM CDT

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