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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: GA Justices Want Jan 6 Lawyer Disbarred, Legal Independence Principles From Fed Judges, Crypto Complaint Against DOJ Atty & More - Above the Law

Retired judges propose principles of legal independence urging lawyers and institutions to defend the rule of law, reinforce professional duties, and protect First Amendment freedoms.
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fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Federal judge strikes down Trump order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie

A judge deemed Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie unconstitutional, asserting it undermined the independence of the legal profession.
NYC parents
fromAbove the Law
9 months ago

T14 Law School's Faculty Shows Biglaw What A Spine Looks Like - Above the Law

NYU Law's faculty publicly opposes government actions undermining academic freedom and legal independence.
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fromThe Atlantic
9 months ago

Why My Firm Is Standing Up for the Constitution

Big Law must remain independent and resist government restrictions on representation.
Recent executive orders against law firms face legal challenges due to constitutional concerns.
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