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Former Attorney Accuses Ballard Spahr Of Firing Her For Taking Medical Leave

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Law360 has coverage: A former attorney for Ballard Spahr LLP filed suit against the firm and the head of its employee benefits group Tuesday in New York federal court, claiming she was fired for taking medical leave and seeking a more flexible work schedule to deal with her epilepsy and a gastrointestinal condition. Louis School of Law.

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South Dakota’s Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service

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Those who pass an ethics test and successfully complete two years in a public service legal position, such as in a states attorneys or public defenders office, would be in line for admittance to the state bar without a passing score on the exam. The program will be open to up to 10 USD law students a year over a period of five years.

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Ryan Reynolds Quip At SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special Surprises Attorney For Some Reason

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… “I’m unaware of anybody, frankly, whose wife has been sexually harassed and has made jokes about that type of situation,” said [Baldoni’s attorney, Brian] Freedman. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. It surprised me.”

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LSU General Counsel Steps Down To Shift Career Gears

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He took the job in 2020 and was the first Black attorney to serve as general counsel. Hebert Law School , according to a faculty member present at the meeting in which his appointment was approved. Teaching is one hell of a switch-up from reviewing the schools contracts and providing legal advice. Louis School of Law.

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California Bar Thinks Provisional Licensing Could Soak Up Some Of The Mess From Their Rushed Test

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Facing bankruptcy, the Bar broke from the NBCE to try their hand at a more cost effective way to test the minimum competency of applicants aspiring to be attorneys. The Cali Bar committed to global half-assery and aspiring attorneys are suffering the consequences. Louis School of Law. The next exam should fare better.

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Donna Adelson’s Lawyer Pushes To Exclude Divorce Evidence From Trial

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MSN has coverage: Donna Adelsons attorneys filed another motion Wednesday arguing divorce papers between her daughter Wendi and Dan Markel should not be included as evidence in her trial. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Louis School of Law.

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Diddy’s Lawyer Accuses Opposing Counsel Of Depravity

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In high-profile cases, the attorneys representing their clients occasionally provide the public with updates on the cases that they’re dealing with. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s. Louis School of Law.

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