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Former Minneapolis police officer seeks new trial
Lawyers have filed a motion seeking a new trial for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the May…
May 5, 2021 4:41 PM CDT A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has set aside a nationwide eviction moratorium that was set to expire June 30, ruling that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not have the authority under federal law to impose the moratorium. May 5, 2021 3:41 PM CDT May 5, 2021 2:10 PM CDT May 3, 2021 12:01 PM CDT May 3, 2021 9:00 AM CDT May 3, 2021 8:54 AM CDT The ABA’s third annual survey of civic literacy, which assesses the public’s knowledge about the basics of U.S. democracy, also included questions about issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its results were released as part of Law Day. Apr 29, 2021 2:38 PM CDT Lawyer for accused US Capitol rioter says ‘biatch’ is less offensive A lawyer for accused U.S. Capitol rioter Richard “Bigo” Barnett of Gravette, Arkansas, has said his client didn’t use…
Apr 27, 2021 4:28 PM CDT The Law Shop by Skogerson McGinn in Van Meter, Iowa, provides unbundled legal services, which means it helps clients with specific legal tasks rather than assisting them with their entire cases or matters. Apr 27, 2021 2:02 PM CDT Lawyer and influencer Emily D. Baker thinks YouTube is a great place to teach people how the law works. Apr 26, 2021 9:41 AM CDT Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABA initiated one of the largest national surveys of its members, seeking to understand both how they had been affected and how they expected their practice to evolve in the future. Apr 26, 2021 8:00 AM CDT Apr 23, 2021 2:11 PM CDT Apr 23, 2021 12:02 PM CDT Apr 23, 2021 9:06 AM CDT Apr 22, 2021 12:36 PM CDTFederal judge strikes down nationwide eviction moratorium for exceeding statutory authority
Success of ABA Day 2021 is a blueprint for year-round advocacy
On April 20 and 21, thousands joined the American Bar Association online during its annual advocacy event, ABA Day, to discuss the need for robust legal aid funding and increased judicial security.
3 BigLaw firms will give back $1M in Purdue Pharma legal fees in settlement with trustee
Three large law firms have agreed to reduce fee applications by $1 million in their bankruptcy representation of Purdue Pharma, the maker of the prescription pain medication OxyContin, after the U.S. trustee alleged a failure to disclose a common interest agreement.
On the heels of a global pandemic, Well-Being Week in Law is more important than ever
Well-Being Week in Law kicks off today, highlighting the importance of health and happiness across the legal profession.
Legal historian John Fabian Witt discusses new book on epidemics and law
Americans are divided by age and race on the fairness of the justice system, ABA civics survey finds
Afternoon Briefs: Lawyer for accused Capitol rioter says ‘biatch’ less offensive; charge dropped against Boies Schiller partner
Unbundled law firms find success offering virtual legal services
The pandemic brought this lawyer to legal commentary, and the work includes sponsorship deals
How should the legal profession navigate a post-COVID-19 world? ABA group has recommendations
Data shows increase in both first-time and 2-year bar exam pass rates
Despite the coronavirus chaos around July 2020 bar exams—including health fears for in-person bars, software problems with remote tests and jurisdictions making last-minute date and format changes—the first-time pass rate actually increased from the previous year.
A BigLaw partner’s journey through clinical depression
Back in the day, I ran with the big dogs in BigLaw. Now, after suffering with clinical depression for more than 20 years and surviving a suicide attempt, I am happier than ever in the legal profession. My mental health journey is a cautionary tale, but one with a message of hope.
NALP executive director talks empowering careers, recruiting and professional development
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Jim Leipold, the executive director of the National Association for Law Placement—an organization focused on career counseling and planning; recruitment and retention; and the professional development of law students, lawyers and its members.
Which firms top the Am Law 100? And how much did their revenue grow?
The nation’s 100 highest-grossing law firms had an average 6.6% increase in gross revenue last year, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Law.com’s reporting on its Am Law 100.
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