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Justices Limit Voting Rights Act Suits While Voiding La. Map
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map containing two majority-Black voting districts Wednesday and further limited the Voting Rights Act's use in challenging racial discrimination in legislative redistricting — a decision the dissent claims completes the conservative majority's "demolition" of the seminal civil rights law.
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Justices Rule NJ Info Demand Chilled Anti-Abortion Speech
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously revived an anti‑abortion pregnancy center network's constitutional challenge to a New Jersey subpoena seeking years of donor information, holding that the state's demand infringed free speech.
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Philly Courts, City Legal Depts. Pitch Council For Funding OK
The president judge of Philadelphia's judiciary asked the City Council Tuesday for an increase in staff salaries for 800 nonunion employees to match those of unionized workers who recently secured a contract, urging council members to help the court system stave off wage compression.
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Justices Wary Of Cisco's Bid To Avoid Aiding Torture Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed skeptical Tuesday of Cisco Systems Inc.'s argument that the Alien Tort Statute categorically bars claims for aiding and abetting alleged human rights violations, with several justices suggesting the viability of such claims should turn on the facts of each specific case.
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DOD Scoffs At Clement & Murphy, Jenner & Block Fee Ask
The U.S. Department of Defense took aim at Clement & Murphy PLLC and Jenner & Block LLP's request for "inflated" attorney fees in their successful challenge to a DOD cap on indirect research costs, urging a federal judge to reject the request or, in the alternative, award about a quarter of the firms' $530,000 ask.
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Dems Say Calif. Redistricting Map Isn't Racial Gerrymandering
The campaign arm of House Democrats has asked a California federal judge to toss a challenge to the state's new voter-backed congressional districts, saying state Republicans had failed to provide direct evidence that it benefits one race more.
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Ex-Prosecutor Cops To Using Stolen IDs For Online Gambling
A defendant who recently admitted to using stolen identities to open online gambling accounts and collect winnings is a former assistant federal prosecutor, a spokesperson for the U.S. attorney's office handling the case confirmed Tuesday.
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Nadine Menendez Says Feds Need To 'Look Into The Mirror'
Nadine Menendez dug into her bid for bail while she appeals her conviction on a bribery scheme carried out with her ex-politician husband, telling a New York federal court that prosecutors refuse to own up to their handling of the "forced withdrawal" of her counsel.
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Ex-Asst. Prosecutor Admits To Practicing After Disbarment
A disbarred former assistant prosecutor with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office in New Jersey has pled guilty to collecting about $70,000 in fees for legal work that he was unauthorized to do, the OCPO announced.
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NJ County Prosecutor's Office Hit With Pregnancy Bias Suit
A detective from a New Jersey county prosecutor's office has sued the office and several officers for pregnancy discrimination, alleging they mocked her, took away her gun and ignored her complaints.
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Del. Chancery Adds US Trustee Atty As Its Latest Magistrate
Delaware's Court of Chancery has added a former attorney for the U.S. Trustee's Office to serve as a magistrate judge to adjudicate corporate dissolutions, wind-downs and other matters.
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Maurene Comey Can Sue DOJ Over Firing, Judge Rules
Former Manhattan federal prosecutor Maurene Comey can move forward with her lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump's administration fired her because she is the daughter of ex-FBI director and Trump's perceived enemy James B. Comey, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
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Weinstein Accuser Takes Stand Once More In 3rd NY Trial
A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her in a Manhattan hotel in 2013 took the stand for a third time Monday, prompting tears from a juror as the star witness described a lifetime of sexual abuse and trauma.
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Clerk Says She Got Fired For Reporting Judge Texting Juror
A former Michigan county court clerk filed a federal whistleblower suit against a state judge Monday, saying she was fired after disclosing a text conversation between the judge and a juror in a criminal trial.
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Fla. Panel Upholds Ethics Charges Against Appellate Judge
A Florida judicial panel upheld ethics charges against a state appellate judge accused of attempting to influence lower court proceedings for an incarcerated man formerly on death row, denying her claims that she communicated with a Miami state attorney as a victim and witness in the case.
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2nd Trump Judicial Nominee Questioned Over Fla. State Case
For the second time in a year, a judicial nominee for a Florida federal court is under scrutiny for allegedly presiding over a state level case involving President Donald Trump while being considered for a federal judgeship.
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Mediation Fails Again In Former NJ Judge's Pension Fight
A former New Jersey judge's suit against the state judiciary over the denial of her disability pension is back on after another round of mediation failed, according to a letter filed in New Jersey state court.
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Justices Deny Ramey Appeal Of Sanctions In Google IP Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to review $255,000 in sanctions on embattled attorney William Ramey and a client for bringing what a California judge said was a frivolous patent suit against Google, turning down his appeal arguing the decision used the wrong legal standard.
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Justices To Weigh DOL's In-House H-2A Fine Power
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review whether the U.S. Department of Labor can levy $580,000 in penalties via its in-house court against a New Jersey farm for alleged violations of the H-2A temporary visa worker program.
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Top Court Won't Hear Former Ohio Speaker's Bribery Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to hear an appeal by former Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Larry Householder after he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the $1.3 billion FirstEnergy nuclear bailout scandal.
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Up Last At High Court: TPS, Geofence, Skinny Labels
The U.S. Supreme Court will close out its oral argument portion of the 2025 October term by hearing a panoply of disputes over the constitutionality of geofence warrants, the existence of aiding and abetting torture claims, and the rescission of temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants.
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Judge Albright Reflects On 8 Years Shaping Patent Law
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright will be walking away from the Western District of Texas at the end of the summer, ready to head back into patent litigation work. He talked with Law360 on Friday about the rockier elements of his judgeship and lessons he'll take into private practice.
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Justices Give Tort Defendants Tool To Get To Federal Court
The high court's recent decision letting Chevron move a state court lawsuit to federal court has raised questions about the newly expanded scope of a statute permitting such transfers, when allegations are tied to work for the federal government.
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Akin Can't 'Recast' Appeal As Good-Faith Effort, 9th Circ. Told
A European winemaker slammed attempts by a U.S. importer and its Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP attorneys to "recast a frivolous appeal as a good-faith effort," saying they should have to pay monetary sanctions for pursuing what the Ninth Circuit called a "self-indulgent" appeal of a valid arbitration award.
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Ex-Boxer's Attys DQ'd In Wake Of Juror Bribery Scheme
A Brooklyn federal judge has disqualified three attorneys as counsel for a former heavyweight boxer whom prosecutors have accused of participating in a $1 billion cocaine trafficking scheme, citing what she found were "severe" potential and actual conflicts of interest, after a trial was called off due to an allegation of a juror bribery scheme.
Expert Analysis
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Biz Dev Impostor Syndrome May Actually Be Good Judgment
Attributing lawyers’ sense of unease with business development to self-doubt or weakness may misidentify an important source of discomfort — a keen intuition that an ask isn’t yet appropriate for the relationship — and lead to advice that ultimately backfires, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Handle Unproductive Feedback?
Maggie Potter at Segal McCambridge offers advice for associates who receive unproductive criticism from superiors and tips for gently pushing back with an eye to growth and efficiency.
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How To Prep As Private Equity Starts Investing In Law Firms
Law firms eyeing legal services organization models, which allow outside capital to support nonlegal business functions while preserving lawyer ownership, can prepare for the expansion of private equity investment in the area by balancing commercial objectives and compliance imperatives, say attorneys at Rivkin Radler.
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What Legal Leaders Can Learn From Marine Corps Principles
The small-unit leadership principles that are foundational to the U.S. Marine Corps experience — from tight feedback loops to top-down tactfulness — offer a blueprint for addressing leadership gaps that persist in the legal profession, says Edet Nsemo at Tucker Ellis.
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Venture Capital Practices Can Improve Law Firm Lateral Hiring
As law firms pursue increasingly ambitious growth goals in a competitive market for talent, they should consider supplementing traditional lateral hiring due diligence with practices inspired by the venture capitalist framework, says Henry O’Connor at Jones Walker.
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Roundup
Judges On AI
Do artificial intelligence tools have any practical judicial applications? In this Expert Analysis series, state and federal judges explore potential use cases for AI in adjudication and beyond.
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5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2026
After a pivotal year for the legal industry, lawyers and their clients face an evolving litigation finance landscape in 2026 that will be shaped by developments ranging from new policies governing patent lawsuits to the reemergence of appellate monetization funding, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Think Like A Waiter
To convert casually interested restaurant patrons into satisfied, repeat customers, a good waiter relies on four service-oriented habits that proactive attorneys can borrow to cultivate lasting client relationships, say attorneys at Maynard Nexsen.
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6 Strategies To Set Up New CCOs For Success
As demand for chief compliance officers rises among a growing range of complex issues, organizations looking to hire and retain top-notch CCOs can adopt a series of strategies including defining success metrics and allowing the CCO to build a team, says Cara Bain at Major Lindsey.
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Making Legal Cents: How Firms Can Navigate 2026 Trends
From the adoption of artificial intelligence infrastructure to increasing client attrition, a number of trends will likely define the legal industry in 2026, and law firms will need to strategically lean into these shifts to gain a competitive advantage, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Notes From A Partner-In-Charge On Integrating Lateral Talent
When done thoughtfully through three strategies, bringing laterals into the fold can propel growth and create significant business opportunities that enhance the law firm's cultural fabric, says James Sullivan, leader of Alston & Bird's New York office.
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The Augmented Lawyer: Drafting As AI Alters Admin Of Law
As generative artificial intelligence tools become embedded in mainstream legal practice, they are reshaping the administration of law itself, from how experts document and validate their work to how joint defense teams operate, demanding a new level of contractual clarity and operational discipline, says Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law.
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How Attorneys Can Plan Now For Biz Dev Success In 2026
As the year winds down and the pace of work slows, attorneys should reflect on what did and didn’t work to generate business in 2025, and start mapping out their 2026 business development plan now to set themselves up for success, says Ezra Crawford at Crowell.
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How Firms Can Retain Rainmakers, Now And All Year Long
Though firm leaders feel the most urgency about retaining rainmakers now, during compensation season, effective retention strategies are preemptive and year-round efforts anchored in meaningful support, tactical execution and credible follow-through, says Tom Orewyler at TO Comms.
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What GCs Value Most: 7 Ways To Earn Clients' Trust
Trust is the foundation of any great client relationship, but it isn’t built overnight or maintained passively — rather, counsel must consistently show up in small but important ways to become the trusted partner clients rely on when judgment matters most, says Andrew Dick at The L Suite.