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Above the Law
5 hours ago
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This Is Why People Hate Lawyers - See Also

Ohio Supreme Court rules 'Boneless' may still contain bones, causes confusion on food labeling. [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 day ago
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97-year-old federal appeals judge should be suspended another year for exam refusal, panel says

Judge Pauline Newman, 97, faces suspension for refusing mental fitness probe. [ more ]
Above the Law
10 hours ago
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303 Creative Web Designer Needs Somebody To Cover Her Legal Fees

Businesses seeking discrimination protection may incur substantial legal fees, providing a financial perspective on the Supreme Court's decisions. [ more ]
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Axios
1 day ago
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Iowa's six-week abortion ban to take effect Monday

Iowa has joined states like Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia in banning abortion when cardiac activity is detected in an embryo. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 days ago
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'Devastated:' A six-week abortion ban will go into effect in Iowa next week

Iowa's six-week abortion ban will become effective after the Supreme Court's refusal to hear a challenge, impacting access to abortion care in the state. [ more ]
Axios
1 day ago
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Iowa's six-week abortion ban to take effect Monday

Iowa has joined states like Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia in banning abortion when cardiac activity is detected in an embryo. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 days ago
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'Devastated:' A six-week abortion ban will go into effect in Iowa next week

Iowa's six-week abortion ban will become effective after the Supreme Court's refusal to hear a challenge, impacting access to abortion care in the state. [ more ]
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#supreme-court
Truthout
10 hours ago
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Justice Elena Kagan Says Supreme Court Should Have Enforcement Mechanism for Ethics Rules

Elena Kagan suggests an independent body of judges to enforce Supreme Court ethics rules. [ more ]
Above the Law
13 hours ago
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Elena Kagan Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule With Actual Teeth

The Supreme Court's ethics code lacks enforcement mechanisms, leading to continuous ethics scandals. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Fox News Shows Just How Badly Americans Dislike The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court faces declining approval with recent divisive decisions and rising partisanship, prompting calls for reform. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
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NetChoice decision is already influencing how courts consider social media laws

The Supreme Court's opinion in Moody v. NetChoice & NetChoice v. Paxton is influencing tech law challenges, indicating its impact on constitutional considerations & the First Amendment. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Weekly roundup of appellate litigation news from How Appealing blog. [ more ]
Truthout
10 hours ago
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Justice Elena Kagan Says Supreme Court Should Have Enforcement Mechanism for Ethics Rules

Elena Kagan suggests an independent body of judges to enforce Supreme Court ethics rules. [ more ]
Above the Law
13 hours ago
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Elena Kagan Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule With Actual Teeth

The Supreme Court's ethics code lacks enforcement mechanisms, leading to continuous ethics scandals. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Fox News Shows Just How Badly Americans Dislike The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court faces declining approval with recent divisive decisions and rising partisanship, prompting calls for reform. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
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NetChoice decision is already influencing how courts consider social media laws

The Supreme Court's opinion in Moody v. NetChoice & NetChoice v. Paxton is influencing tech law challenges, indicating its impact on constitutional considerations & the First Amendment. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Weekly roundup of appellate litigation news from How Appealing blog. [ more ]
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Above the Law
12 hours ago
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The Law Schools That Are The Best For State Clerkships (2024)

Law students can secure valuable state clerkship positions even if they miss out on federal judge opportunities. [ more ]
Above the Law
8 hours ago
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Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused

Giuliani's attempt to avoid sticking in Arizona due to criminal case led to modifications in his release conditions, with him using the opportunity to compare his situation to George Washington. [ more ]
Above the Law
15 hours ago
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Morning Docket: 07.26.24

Legal conference disrupted by inappropriate content. [ more ]
#support
Above the Law
7 hours ago
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Hopes Lawyers Who 'Believe In The Rule Of Law' Will Vote For Kamala Harris

Supporting Kamala Harris's political campaigns is essential for upholding values of the rule of law, democracy, and freedom. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Bountiful Biglaw Bucks Are Headed Straight For Kamala's Campaign Coffers

Biglaw attorneys likely to support Kamala Harris's campaign. [ more ]
Above the Law
7 hours ago
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Hopes Lawyers Who 'Believe In The Rule Of Law' Will Vote For Kamala Harris

Supporting Kamala Harris's political campaigns is essential for upholding values of the rule of law, democracy, and freedom. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Bountiful Biglaw Bucks Are Headed Straight For Kamala's Campaign Coffers

Biglaw attorneys likely to support Kamala Harris's campaign. [ more ]
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ABA Journal
2 days ago
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Defunct law firm Schnader Harrison loses bid to dismiss ERISA suit over handling of retirement money

Federal judge refuses to dismiss ERISA suit against defunct law firm Schnader Harrison for mishandling retirement funds. [ more ]
Silicon Canals
19 hours ago
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Amsterdam-based Uncover Legal secures funding - Silicon Canals

Uncover Legal secures funding from Dutchyard to enhance AI solutions in the legal sector. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
6 hours ago
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Asian American Bar Association hosts "Pathways to the Bench" event at New York Law School

The event "Pathways to the Bench" at New York Law School aimed to guide aspiring judges through their journey to the judiciary. [ more ]
#legal-profession
ABA Journal
18 hours ago
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will speak at ABA Annual Meeting

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to speak at ABA Annual Meeting. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Unlabeling The Legal Landscape: Embracing Inclusivity In Every Role With Colin Levy

The term "nonlawyer" may carry negative connotations, perpetuating exclusivity within the legal profession. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Lawyers Evenly Split On How Hard Summer Associates Should Work

Summer associates may be expected to work nights and weekends occasionally to prepare for the demands of the legal profession. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions

The practice of law involves senior lawyers guiding junior associates but certain inappropriate behaviors like bullying and sharing inappropriate content must not be tolerated. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Arizona Offers Alternate Path To Practice After Almost Passing Bar

Arizona launching a program allowing law graduates near passing score on the bar exam to become licensed attorneys after two years of supervised work in rural or public settings. [ more ]
ABA Journal
18 hours ago
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will speak at ABA Annual Meeting

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to speak at ABA Annual Meeting. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Unlabeling The Legal Landscape: Embracing Inclusivity In Every Role With Colin Levy

The term "nonlawyer" may carry negative connotations, perpetuating exclusivity within the legal profession. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Lawyers Evenly Split On How Hard Summer Associates Should Work

Summer associates may be expected to work nights and weekends occasionally to prepare for the demands of the legal profession. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions

The practice of law involves senior lawyers guiding junior associates but certain inappropriate behaviors like bullying and sharing inappropriate content must not be tolerated. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Arizona Offers Alternate Path To Practice After Almost Passing Bar

Arizona launching a program allowing law graduates near passing score on the bar exam to become licensed attorneys after two years of supervised work in rural or public settings. [ more ]
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Above the Law
13 hours ago
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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman's How Appealing blog, the Web's first blog devoted to appellate litigation.Check out these stories and more at How Appealing.
ABA Journal
1 day ago
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How ShareFile helps firms keep pace with changes in law practice

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Adrienne Lester, senior director of business services at ShareFile, a secure content collaboration, file sharing and sync software.
Above the Law
6 hours ago
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The Best Of Biglaw In Intellectual Property

According to Vault's most recent practice area rankings, which Biglaw firm is best in intellectual property?
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Congress Is Pitting Roberts Against Thomas - See Also

Is Chevron Really Over?
: Congress's attempt to codify Chevron deference is calling Roberts's bluff.
You'll Need More Than Innocence: Missouri AG has a penchant for keeping innocent people behind bars.
#wrongful-conviction
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Prisons & State AG Keep Refusing Court Orders To Let Innocent People Out Of Jail

Missouri AG intervened to block release of wrongly convicted inmate despite agreement of innocence by all parties. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago
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Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free

Missouri Supreme Court halts immediate release of man whose murder conviction was overturned amidst legal battles. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Prisons & State AG Keep Refusing Court Orders To Let Innocent People Out Of Jail

Missouri AG intervened to block release of wrongly convicted inmate despite agreement of innocence by all parties. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago
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Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free

Missouri Supreme Court halts immediate release of man whose murder conviction was overturned amidst legal battles. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 day ago
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New York prosecutor files opposition to reversing Trump's conviction

The Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity does not affect Donald Trump's falsifying business records conviction due to substantial incriminating evidence. [ more ]
#legislation
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Is This The Roberts Court Or The Clarence Court?

The Supreme Court got rid of Chevron deference, but a new bill aims to codify it, potentially strengthening agencies' interpretations of laws. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks will take effect next Monday

Iowa's strict abortion law, effective after six weeks, adds to the growing restrictive landscape nationwide. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Is This The Roberts Court Or The Clarence Court?

The Supreme Court got rid of Chevron deference, but a new bill aims to codify it, potentially strengthening agencies' interpretations of laws. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks will take effect next Monday

Iowa's strict abortion law, effective after six weeks, adds to the growing restrictive landscape nationwide. [ more ]
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Above the Law
1 day ago
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The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2024)

Minority students find inspiration in law, with key figures like Kamala Harris and Ketanji Brown Jackson paving the way. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Suit Alleges Anti-White Bias In Tax Law Hiring Despite Virtually All Tax Lawyers Being White

Campaigns manufacturing outrage targeting law schools are increasing, with lawsuits alleging discrimination against white applicants, but many complaints lack merit upon inspection. [ more ]
#legal-challenges
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Morning Docket: 07.25.24

Law firms are adapting to new legal challenges and market dynamics, requiring specialized practices and leadership. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Morning Docket: 07.24.24

Kim Davis used to reignite marriage equality ban
Biden follows rivals in judicial nominees approach
Noncompete ban facing future legal challenges
NY judge facing disciplinary actions [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Renowned Election Lawyer Has Choice Words For Those Threatening To Sue DNC Over Nominating Kamala Harris As Presidential Candidate

Legal challenges to remove a party's chosen candidate are unlikely to succeed. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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Morning Docket: 07.22.24

Legal challenges to Biden's eligibility premature as he's not on ballots until convention delegate vote. [ more ]
Fortune
1 week ago
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Appeals court sides with GOP challenge to block Joe Biden's entire student debt forgiveness plan

Federal appeals court blocked Biden administration's student debt relief plan, impacting millions of borrowers. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
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Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after Republican-led states sue to stop President Biden's repayment plan

The Department of Education will pause student loan payments for 8 million borrowers due to legal challenges against the SAVE plan initiated by the Biden administration. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 day ago
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Morning Docket: 07.25.24

Law firms are adapting to new legal challenges and market dynamics, requiring specialized practices and leadership. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Morning Docket: 07.24.24

Kim Davis used to reignite marriage equality ban
Biden follows rivals in judicial nominees approach
Noncompete ban facing future legal challenges
NY judge facing disciplinary actions [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Renowned Election Lawyer Has Choice Words For Those Threatening To Sue DNC Over Nominating Kamala Harris As Presidential Candidate

Legal challenges to remove a party's chosen candidate are unlikely to succeed. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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Morning Docket: 07.22.24

Legal challenges to Biden's eligibility premature as he's not on ballots until convention delegate vote. [ more ]
Fortune
1 week ago
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Appeals court sides with GOP challenge to block Joe Biden's entire student debt forgiveness plan

Federal appeals court blocked Biden administration's student debt relief plan, impacting millions of borrowers. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
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Student loan payments will be paused for 8 million borrowers after Republican-led states sue to stop President Biden's repayment plan

The Department of Education will pause student loan payments for 8 million borrowers due to legal challenges against the SAVE plan initiated by the Biden administration. [ more ]
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Above the Law
1 day ago
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Above the Law
2 days ago
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A Look At Diversity In Biglaw Equity Partnership

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Above the Law
2 days ago
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Really Don't Need Her On The Bench - See Also

Judge Disagrees With Judicial Conduct Commission's Decision To Remove Her: Nothing wrong with threatening kids and cop collusion, huh?
Here You Can Work On Both Sets Of Briefs!
Above the Law
2 days ago
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The Best Law Schools For Women (2024)

Growing interest in law school among women due to abortion rights concerns and potential female presidential candidate.
Princeton Review ranking law schools with the best resources for women based on gender equality.
Highlighted law schools offering favorable resources for women in legal studies. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 days ago
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Iowa's abortion ban aims at timing when many won't even know they're pregnant

Iowa's strict abortion law allowing abortions only up to about six weeks of pregnancy will take effect after judicial approval. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Yale Law School Not Sending Its Best

J.D. Vance's GOP ticket journey scrutinized amid challenging narratives and controversial statements. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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ABC Loses Motion To Dismiss Defamation Suit Against Stephanopoulos

Trump's defamation lawsuit highlights legal intricacies surrounding the definition of rape and defamation charges. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Live At The Non-Event: The Legal Ops Special Report!

Legal ops is crucial in law departments and technology is at the core of corporate strategy. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 days ago
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Biglaw Partner Leaves Firm After Drunk Driving

Driving under the influence can have severe consequences, including job loss and legal penalties. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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This Biglaw Firm Is Capitalizing On The Competition's Rigidity - See Also

Moving Forward, Flexibility Is The Answer: James Goodnow of Fennemore sees work flexibility as an opportunity.
#clio
TechCrunch
3 days ago
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Legal tech Clio raises $900M at a $3B valuation, plans to double down on AI and fintech | TechCrunch

Clio, a Canadian software company, raises $900 million in Series F round, achieving a $3 billion valuation, simplifying law firm management with cloud-based technology. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Clio Earns $3 Billion Valuation In Largest Funding Raise Of Its Kind

Clio secures a $3 billion valuation with a $900 million Series F investment round, the largest in cloud legal software history. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 days ago
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Legal tech Clio raises $900M at a $3B valuation, plans to double down on AI and fintech | TechCrunch

Clio, a Canadian software company, raises $900 million in Series F round, achieving a $3 billion valuation, simplifying law firm management with cloud-based technology. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Clio Earns $3 Billion Valuation In Largest Funding Raise Of Its Kind

Clio secures a $3 billion valuation with a $900 million Series F investment round, the largest in cloud legal software history. [ more ]
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#legal-industry
Above the Law
3 days ago
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General Counsel Suggests Partners Take Less And Pay Associates More, Says Associates' Favorite Client Ever

Law firm wealth redistribution concerns for sustainability of the attorney model. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Another Major Law Firm Handing Out $50,000 Bonuses For Successful Attorney Referrals

Legal industry firms use referral bonuses to attract top lateral talent. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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General Counsel Suggests Partners Take Less And Pay Associates More, Says Associates' Favorite Client Ever

Law firm wealth redistribution concerns for sustainability of the attorney model. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Another Major Law Firm Handing Out $50,000 Bonuses For Successful Attorney Referrals

Legal industry firms use referral bonuses to attract top lateral talent. [ more ]
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Above the Law
3 days ago
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The 100 Largest Law Firms In New York (2023)

Size matters in Biglaw, evident from the increase in headcounts at the top 100 New York law firms in 2023. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Morning Docket: 07.23.24

Law firms maintain traditional partner and counsel titles. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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The 100 Largest Law Firms In New York (2023)

Size matters in Biglaw, evident from the increase in headcounts at the top 100 New York law firms in 2023. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 days ago
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Morning Docket: 07.23.24

Law firms maintain traditional partner and counsel titles. [ more ]
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Above the Law
3 days ago
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The Law Schools That Give Students The Best Classroom Experience (2024)

Choosing a law school with an excellent learning experience is crucial. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 days ago
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New faculty members bring expertise in tax law, community development and legal writing to Brooklyn Law

Brooklyn Law School welcomes five new professors specializing in various legal fields. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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The Biglaw Firm To Call For Bankruptcy Advice

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Above the Law
4 days ago
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Do You Have Bragging Rights? - See Also

These Are The Hardest Law Schools To Get In To: Sorry, no ASS Law on this list.
Does Anybody Like J.D. Vance?
: Andy Beshear gives the "Hillbilly Elegy" author a piece of his mind.
"So That's It?
#student-loans
Business Insider
4 days ago
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A major student-loan company is being sued over claims it mismanaged 8 million borrowers' accounts, blocking them from lower payments and debt relief

AFT filed lawsuit against MOHELA for mismanagement of borrowers' accounts. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court halts Biden's SAVE plan

A federal appeals court blocked Biden administration's new income-driven student loan repayment plan, causing uncertainty for over eight million borrowers. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
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8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan don't have to make payments after a federal court blocked the program in full

The 8th Circuit blocked the SAVE student-loan repayment plan, pausing payments for borrowers. [ more ]
Business Insider
4 days ago
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A major student-loan company is being sued over claims it mismanaged 8 million borrowers' accounts, blocking them from lower payments and debt relief

AFT filed lawsuit against MOHELA for mismanagement of borrowers' accounts. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court halts Biden's SAVE plan

A federal appeals court blocked Biden administration's new income-driven student loan repayment plan, causing uncertainty for over eight million borrowers. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
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8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan don't have to make payments after a federal court blocked the program in full

The 8th Circuit blocked the SAVE student-loan repayment plan, pausing payments for borrowers. [ more ]
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Business Insider
4 days ago
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Student-loan borrowers can likely count on more debt cancellation if Kamala Harris wins the presidency

Vice President Kamala Harris is a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination and has a strong track record of supporting student-loan borrowers. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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The Law Schools That Are The Toughest To Get Into (2024)

Law school worth measured by selectivity, not just employment stats. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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NCBE Messed Up, Bro, California Kicked Them Out Of The Bar

California Bar is switching to Kaplan for new bar exam to save costs and generate funds. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Ditch Office, Move To Hybrid Work Plan For Lawyers In Miami

Biglaw firms transitioning to flexible office models in Miami for increased efficiency and adaptability. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 days ago
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Replacing Joe Biden With Kamala Harris On The Democratic Ticket Is Not A 'Coup'

Republicans' claims of President Biden staying on the ballot are unfounded and undemocratic; democratic process is working with the nomination of Vice President Harris. [ more ]
Dealbreaker
1 week ago
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Hedge Fund Fraudster Must Go Home, But Does Not Have To Stay In Prison

Mark Nordlicht, Platinum Partners' co-founder, avoided prison for fraud charges and was sentenced to six months of home confinement by a skeptical judge. [ more ]
Hackernoon
5 days ago
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Record Labels Demand Jury Trial in Verizon Copyright Infringement Case | HackerNoon

Plaintiffs demand jury trial per Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 38. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 days ago
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Can you get a ticket for playing loud music in the car? Here's what California law says

It's illegal to play music audible from 50 feet outside the vehicle in California. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 days ago
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Tossing Trump's case was risky for Judge Cannon - at least for now

Judge Aileen M. Cannon dismissed Jack Smith's case against Trump due to Smith's improper appointment. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
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Louisiana schools can't post Ten Commandments while law is challenged

Louisiana passed a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, prompting a lawsuit and a federal judge's temporary injunction. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
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Hunter Biden uses Trump classified docs ruling in dismissal of cases request

Hunter Biden's legal team requests case dismissal in Delaware and California due to unconstitutional appointment of special counsel. [ more ]
#legal-standing
LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Drag is now illegal in Tennessee thanks to a judge appointed by Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Drag performances banned in Tennessee due to Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) signed by Gov. Bill Lee in March 2023. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban

Tennessee's law banning drag queen performances upheld by court due to lack of standing. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Drag is now illegal in Tennessee thanks to a judge appointed by Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Drag performances banned in Tennessee due to Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) signed by Gov. Bill Lee in March 2023. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban

Tennessee's law banning drag queen performances upheld by court due to lack of standing. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

Federal appeals court blocked Biden administration's student debt relief plan, including SAVE plan. [ more ]
#biden-administration
Truthout
1 week ago
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Appeals Court Blocks Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan

More than half of borrowers in the SAVE program have $0 monthly payments. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration's student debt relief plan, including lower monthly payments for borrowers. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student debt relief plan

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, intended to lower monthly payments for many Americans. [ more ]
Truthout
1 week ago
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Appeals Court Blocks Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan

More than half of borrowers in the SAVE program have $0 monthly payments. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration's student debt relief plan, including lower monthly payments for borrowers. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
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Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student debt relief plan

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, intended to lower monthly payments for many Americans. [ more ]
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Above the Law
1 week ago
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Morning Docket: 07.19.24

Eighth Circuit blocks student debt relief but allows presidential orders for assassinations.
Global IT outage caused by Microsoft patch issues raises concerns about economic dependence on technology. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Law Schools With The Most Competitive Students v. Law Schools With The Best Quality Of Life (2024)

Elite law schools are not listed for having the most competitive students, showing a different perspective on school environment. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
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CUNY Law tops nation in faculty diversity, Princeton Review rankings

CUNY School of Law ranked top for Most Diverse Faculty in 2024 by the Princeton Review. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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The YSL RICO Case May Actually See Normalcy This Time

Judge Whitaker brings punctuality and control to the courtroom, unlike Judge Glanville's reputation for tardiness. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
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With new California ban on outing trans kids, what happens in these Placer County schools?

California school districts must comply with the new law prohibiting parental notification policies that 'out' transgender students. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Can't Play Both Sides, Elon - See Also

Judge Scrapes Quinn From X Corp: In short, Quinn is Quinn.
Arizona Ushers In A Successful* Approach To The Bar: A failing score shouldn't mean you fail to practice!
Above the Law
1 week ago
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The Law Schools With The Most Conservative And Liberal Students (2024)

Law schools are seeing increased interest due to political division, with students choosing schools aligned with their political ideologies. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
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Conservative legal group sues Gov. Newsom over new transgender school law

California law AB 1955 bans schools from informing parents about students' gender identities, sparking a legal battle and political debate. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
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These 3 Supreme Court cases will test federal agencies' power over abortion and reproductive rights

The Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ruling shifted power from federal agencies to federal courts in interpreting federal law. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
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Elon Musk's X may succeed in blocking Calif. content moderation law on appeal

Elon Musk fights California law on content moderation transparency. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Biglaw Definitely Hasn't Fixed Its Bias Problem

Survey reveals high percentage of bias experienced by underrepresented attorneys at Biglaw firms. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Bustling Boutique Firm Promises To Keep Associates From Burning Out By Offering Low Hours, Big Bonuses

Focusing on manageable workloads leads to firm success. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Morning Docket: 07.18.24

The judiciary is advised to enhance working conditions for better results. [ more ]
The Walrus
1 week ago
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The Fastest Way to Lose a Court Case? Use ChatGPT | The Walrus

AI tools like ChatGPT can have a dark side, providing false or inaccurate legal information, leading to instances of fabricated court citations. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 week ago
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Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing

California passed a law banning the outing of LGBTQ+ students without consent, facing a lawsuit from Chino Valley Unified School District and parents. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
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French: Cannon's ruling is right-wing living Constitutionalism

Conservative judges are issuing rulings that seem to defy the text of the Constitution and relevant statutes, contradicting the principles of originalism and textualism. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Judge Livestreamed Child Sex Abuse Case Without Telling Anyone For America's Most Problematic Home Videos

Prosecutors dropped charges against a man due to a judge livestreaming the case without protecting the identity of the child victim. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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The Most Searched For Client Service 'All-Stars' By Name (2024)

Top Biglaw attorneys for superior client service as per client searches. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
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Attorney Hauled Into Case After Outfit Snagged Filing From Another Case And Never Bothered To Change Signature

Weird situation in Florida as attorney's name appears on a filing he had nothing to do with due to using template pleadings from a state-level filing database. [ more ]
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Leaving Has Its Costs - See Also

Kirkland Is Keeping Its Top Talent With Vinegar: That's a lot of cash to leave behind.
Show Me The Echo Chambers!
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