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NY Sen. OKs Tax Deadline Change For Cannabis Distributors

By Jaqueline McCool

New York would change the date when cannabis distributors are required to submit excise tax returns under a bill passed in the state Senate.

Minn. Lawmakers OK Tax Package, Data Center Change

By Sanjay Talwani

Minnesota would repeal a tax break on electricity purchased by data centers while extending their remaining sales tax exemptions under part of a tax package approved by state lawmakers and headed to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.

Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

By Brad Weber and Lauren Geiser

The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

Ayahuasca Church Brings Religious Use Case To DC Circ.

By Sam Reisman

An Iowa church that seeks to use a psychedelic drug in its rites filed a petition Monday with the D.C. Circuit seeking to compel federal drug enforcers to process an application for a religious exemption to the Controlled Substances Act, which has been pending for over six years.

In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

By Robert Tata

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

Minn. Special Session To Take Up Data Center Tax Tweak

By Sanjay Talwani

Minnesota would restrict its sales tax break for large data centers while also extending the exemption under an agreement revealed Friday by House Republican and Democratic leaders ahead of a special Legislature session that starts Monday.


Expert Analysis

Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.

Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.

Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure

If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.