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Racist and Anti-Muslim Social Media Rants by Lawyer Lead to New Trial for Defendant

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently issued an opinion on June 15, granting a new trial to Anthony J. Dew,…

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Baker Botts Selects Homegrown Houston Partner as New Leader in Law Firm Shake-up

Baker Botts, a prominent law firm, has recently announced the appointment of Danny David, a litigation partner with a longstanding…

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Laugh Out Loud with the Best Legal Joke of the Day – Legal Humor to Brighten Your Day

What do honest lawyers and UFOs have in common? You always hear about them, but you never see them.

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Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Grants Justice Department Authority to Dismiss Whistleblower Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the power of the Justice Department to unilaterally dismiss lawsuits brought under the False…

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Wilson Sonsini Launches New Space Industry Practice with Notable Executive Hire

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a prominent U.S. law firm, recently hired Curt Blake, co-founder and former CEO of Spaceflight…

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GW Law Students Empower D.C. Middle School Students with Mock Trial Coaching Program

In a remarkable display of legal education and community engagement, GW Law students have actively coached middle school students from…

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Skadden, Leading US Law Firm, Appoints D.C.-Based Deal Maker as New Leader

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the highest-grossing law firms in the United States, has announced the…

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Lottery Lawyer Receives 13-Year Sentence for $107 Million Fraud in New York

A federal judge in Brooklyn handed down a 13-year sentence to a New York attorney convicted of defrauding his lottery-winning…

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Law Schools Shaping the Future Amid Affirmative Action Uncertainty

In the face of potential bans on considering race in college admissions, two prominent U.S. law schools provide valuable insights…

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Nusrat Choudhury Becomes First Muslim Female Federal Judge Confirmed by U.S. Senate

Nusrat Choudhury, a prominent civil rights lawyer, has made history as the first Bangladeshi-American and female Muslim federal judge in…

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Former Prosecutor Sahni Appointed as Managing Partner at WilmerHale

WilmerHale, a prominent law firm, has announced that Anjan Sahni, a former federal prosecutor based in New York, will become…

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Supreme Court Ruling in Venue Case Holds Implications for Trump Charging Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court determined that a criminal defendant can be retried in a new venue if the initial trial…

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