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Incendiary attack damages ballots in Washington and Oregon

JURIST

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Local police and the FBI are conducting an investigation following the detonation of incendiary devices in two ballot boxes early Monday morning, which damaged hundreds of ballots in Washington and Oregon. In Washington, voters are being encouraged to check online to see if their vote was impacted.

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SCOTUS hears oral arguments in bankruptcy amendment, Washington workers’ compensation law cases

JURIST

APRIL 19, 2022

Washington. After the Amendment took effect on January 1, 2018, Circuit City, a US chain of electronics retail stores, refused to pay the increased fees and brought suit in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, claiming that the 2017 Amendment, which creates nonuniform bankruptcy laws, was unconstitutional.

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Opioid distributors reach $518M settlement with Washington state

JURIST

MAY 3, 2022

Three opioid distributors Tuesday announced a $518 million settlement with Washington state. AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson settled following a lawsuit regarding the companies’ alleged role in fueling Washington’s opioid epidemic.

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Washington state governor signs bill banning sale of assault weapons

JURIST

APRIL 26, 2023

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee Tuesday signed House Bill (HB) 1240 , prohibiting the sale, manufacture, import and distribution of assault weapons in the state. ” The bill exempts the sale of these weapons to armed forces branches and law enforcement agencies.

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Washington state expands voting rights for individuals with felony convictions

JURIST

APRIL 9, 2021

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Wednesday expanding voting rights for persons with felony convictions. HB 1078 automatically restores voting rights for people with felony convictions once completing a sentence of total confinement through the Washington Department of Corrections.

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A ‘Preview’ Of The U.S. News Law School Rankings (2025)

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Prospective law students, current law students, and law school alumni are eagerly awaiting the release of the 2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings, which usually occurs sometime in March. News places a 10% weight on law school admissions in the overall ranking. 3 Washington Univ. 5 Washington Univ.

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“Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care; The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth; More than 20 other states have similar laws”

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

“Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care; The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth; More than 20 other states have similar laws”: Adam Liptak and Emily Bazelon of The New York Times have this report.

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“TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law; The law will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company”

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law; The law will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. Eva Dou, Drew Harwell, and Cristiano Lima-Strong of The Washington Post report that “ Appeals court upholds nationwide TikTok ban-or-sale law; The U.S. “TikTok Faces U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.

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SCOTUS dispatch: Supreme Court considers constitutionality of state laws restricting DNA testing post-conviction

JURIST

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Sharon Basch is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law filing occasional dispatches from Washington DC this semester. Ruben Gutierrez, sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of Escolastica Harrison, is challenging the constitutionality of state laws that restrict post-conviction DNA testing.

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What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Depending on your point of view, there’s either lots new or “not so much” new with law firm ownership. In a nutshell, it says that lawyers must own law firms. New Developments in Law Firm Ownership. Australia and the United Kingdom already permit outside ownership of law firms. The post What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

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“Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok; The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendment’s protection of free speech”

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JANUARY 11, 2025

“Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok; The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendments protection of free speech”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. ” David G. ” David G.

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“Supreme Court lawyer indicted on tax evasion charges; SCOTUSblog co-founder allegedly used law firm money to pay gambling debts”

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JANUARY 18, 2025

“Supreme Court lawyer indicted on tax evasion charges; SCOTUSblog co-founder allegedly used law firm money to pay gambling debts”: Alex Miller of The Washington Times has this report.

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“Supreme Court leans in favor of state laws that ban hormone treatments for trans teens”

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

“Supreme Court leans in favor of state laws that ban hormone treatments for trans teens”: David G. ” And Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports that “ Supreme Court struggles with state ban on medical treatment for trans youth.” Savage of The Los Angeles Times has this report. One Is a Mystery.

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Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused

Above The Law

JULY 26, 2024

Would we treat George Washington this way? You know, if George Washington ever tried a coup. The post Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms; The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith”

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms; The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith”: Rick Rojas of The New York Times has this report. District Judge John W.

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“Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy; Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care”

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MARCH 10, 2025

“Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy; Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

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The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2025)

Above The Law

JULY 1, 2024

These are the most prestigious law firms in the nation's capital. The post The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Washington Post Knew About Alito’s Flag Three Years Ago But Just… Didn’t Tell Anybody

Above The Law

MAY 28, 2024

The post Washington Post Knew About Alito’s Flag Three Years Ago But Just… Didn’t Tell Anybody appeared first on Above the Law. The Post's excuse for not running this story is bad, but it's the inevitable side effect of the Supreme Court's structure.

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Seeking to Expand Access to Justice, Washington State Pilot Will Allow Non-Lawyer Entities to Practice Law

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Similar to regulatory reform initiatives in Utah and Arizona, the Washington Supreme Court has entered an order approving a pilot program that will allow companies and nonprofits that are not owned by lawyers to provide legal services under carefully monitored conditions. The court’s order (Order 25700-B-721), entered Dec.

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US Supreme Court grants review to cases on civil procedure, bankruptcy law, worker’s comp

JURIST

JANUARY 11, 2022

The US Supreme Court Monday announced that it had granted review to three additional cases dealing with civil procedure, bankruptcy law, and worker’s compensation. Washington , deals with the federal government’s challenge to a state worker’s compensation law in Washington. The second case, Siegel v.

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“Supreme Court Poised to Curb Scope of Environmental Reviews; Several justices indicated that a federal agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah”

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

“Supreme Court Poised to Curb Scope of Environmental Reviews; Several justices indicated that a federal agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

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Professor Luna Teaches Animal Liability at George Washington Law School

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Previously, the law students were able to see Professor Luna in more casual surroundings at a class party at my house. At 77 (in human years), Professor Luna still possesses a penetrating intellect and accessible teaching style. After her lecture, she took a nap in front of the class.

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US DOJ sues landlords over rent price-fixing algorithms

JURIST

JANUARY 10, 2025

” The defendants have been accused of violating antitrust laws, including the Sherman and Clayton Acts, that prohibit anti-competitive business practices and unfair monopolies. The DOJ claimed RealPage allowed “landlords to manipulate, distort, and subvert market forces” and was “predatory and exclusionary.”

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Time’s Up: Will Law Firms Say Goodbye To Billable Hour In The (Gen)AI Era?

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In our forthcoming Spring 2025 publication, Fighting the Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink the Billable Hour in the Generative AI Era, [1] we hypothesize that Generative AI (GenAI) technology will change forever how legal services are delivered and will force law firms to re-engineer their legacy economic model.

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US Capitol rioter sentenced to 46 months for assaulting law enforcement

JURIST

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Devlyn Thompson of Seattle, Washington was sentenced Monday by a federal district court in Washington, DC for assaulting a police officer in a tunnel during the January 6 breach of the US Capitol. The post US Capitol rioter sentenced to 46 months for assaulting law enforcement appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers; The question for the justices was whether the Food and Drug Administration had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes”

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Justin Jouvenal and Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court appears sympathetic to FDA’s rejection of flavored vapes; The FDA has rejected applications for more than 1 million fruit-, candy- and dessert-flavored e-cigarettes and vaping liquids in recent years.” ” David G.

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“TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech; The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed”

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JANUARY 9, 2025

“TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech; The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Heres what to know.

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NY Governor signs law allowing for “human composting” as burial method

JURIST

JANUARY 1, 2023

Washington became the first state to legalize human composting in 2019, followed by Colorado and Oregon in 2021, and Vermont and California in 2022. The post NY Governor signs law allowing for “human composting” as burial method appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Supreme Court Returns to a Culture War Battleground: Transgender Rights; On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.”

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Supreme Court Returns to a Culture War Battleground: Transgender Rights; On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.” ” Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Casey Parks and Ann E.

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Opportunity in Crisis: Innovative Ways Law Firms Are Stepping Up Client Relationships

Attorney at Work

JUNE 6, 2022

How have law firms supported their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic? While law firms may not have all the answers — let’s face it, there is no playbook for this — firms that are flexible, agile and innovative can best serve their clients and stand apart from their competition. Anticipating Changing Needs.

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US enacts new labor law designed to prevent worker misclassification

JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, the Washington Supreme Court ruled in December 2023 that immigration detainees employed in private facilities are entitled to minimum wage compensation. Additionally, Maine Governor Janet Mills enacted a law granting most workers 12 weeks of paid time off (PTO) for family or medical reasons.

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“Father Reidy Goes to Washington — As Supreme Court Clerk; Notre Dame law professor Father Patrick Reidy will clerk for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, starting in October”

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JUNE 19, 2024

“Father Reidy Goes to Washington — As Supreme Court Clerk; Notre Dame law professor Father Patrick Reidy will clerk for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, starting in October”: Mary Frances Myler of National Catholic Register has this report.

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Washington State Bar Seeks Chair to Helm Technology Task Force

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This was just passed along to me from someone at the Washington State Bar Association. Subject matter expertise/experience (particularly in the intersection of law and technology). Familiarity with the Access to Justice Technology Principles as adopted by the Washington Supreme Court. If you are interested, act fast.

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Chinese FM trumpets importance of Rule of Law but remains silent on Uyghur forced labor

JURIST

MARCH 7, 2023

Guided by the Rule of Law and good governance, Beijing will usher the world into a new era of stability and shared values, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday in press comments , during which he blasted Western morals while remaining silent on China’s own human rights record.

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Man pleads guilty to carrying loaded gun and assaulting law enforcement officers during Capitol breach

JURIST

JUNE 19, 2022

A man Friday pleaded guilty to “ carrying a loaded gun on Capitol grounds and assaulting law enforcement officers” during the January 6, 2021 US Capitol breach. ” Court documents state that Mazza brought a loaded Taurus revolver from Indiana into Washington, D.C., However, “[s]ometime on U.S.

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“Federal judge broke ethics rules by criticizing Justice Alito over flag flying, report finds”

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

“Federal judge broke ethics rules by criticizing Justice Alito over flag flying, report finds”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. ” You can view the op-ed at this link.

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Ukraine President Zelensky open to peace talks with Moscow if rule of law is respected

JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As has become the norm, Putin then suggested Ukraine is a US puppet state, and that it will ultimately be up to Washington to push Kyiv to the negotiating table. “It It is true that the final word [on peace talks] belongs to those who implement this policy in Washington.

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Thinking Like A (Potential) Lawyer Goes Viral On Jubilee

Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2025

A Con Law professor arguing with a gunner. It couldn’t have been that influential given his short stint — he dropped out to pursue comedy — but he was there long enough for any graduates of Boston University to brag about going to the same law school as Seder when they share the clip. Louis School of Law.

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“Injured Football Fans Face Arbitration Over Negligence Claims; Contract’s existence a ‘precondition’ to enforce arbitration; Team reliance on purchaser’s agency ‘reasonable,’ court finds”

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

“Injured Football Fans Face Arbitration Over Negligence Claims; Contract’s existence a ‘precondition’ to enforce arbitration; Team reliance on purchaser’s agency ‘reasonable,’ court finds”: Sam Skolnik of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S.

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A Plea for Private International Law

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MARCH 5, 2025

A new paper by Michael Green , A Plea for Private International Law (Conflict of Laws) , was recently published as an Essay in the Notre Dame Law Review Reflection. Michael argues that although private international law is increasingly important in our interconnected world, it has fallen out of favor at top U.S.

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“Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices”

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MAY 17, 2024

“Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices”: Seth Stern of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“SCOTUSblog’s Goldstein to Be Released From Custody Pending Trial; Judge amends release conditions to limit computer access; Court says it had concerns about use of cryptocurrency”

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

“SCOTUSblog’s Goldstein to Be Released From Custody Pending Trial; Judge amends release conditions to limit computer access; Court says it had concerns about use of cryptocurrency”: Holly Barker of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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US federal judge temporarily blocks Arkansas law banning libraries from providing ‘harmful materials’ to minors

JURIST

JULY 30, 2023

Brooks blocked Arkansas on Saturday from enforcing Act 372 , a law that penalizes librarians for “furnishing harmful item[s] to minors.” Judge Brooks ruled that the law is unconstitutional because it is overbroad and vague. The plaintiffs argue that the law violated their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

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“Washington Judge Cedes Credit Card Late Fee Suit to Texas Court; Fifth Circuit blocked transfer of the case from Texas; Industry is seeking an injunction blocking $8 fee cap”

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APRIL 11, 2024

“Washington Judge Cedes Credit Card Late Fee Suit to Texas Court; Fifth Circuit blocked transfer of the case from Texas; Industry is seeking an injunction blocking $8 fee cap”: Evan Weinberger of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Incendiary attack damages ballots in Washington and Oregon

SCOTUS hears oral arguments in bankruptcy amendment, Washington workers’ compensation law cases

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Opioid distributors reach $518M settlement with Washington state

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Washington state governor signs bill banning sale of assault weapons

Washington state expands voting rights for individuals with felony convictions

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“Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care; The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth; More than 20 other states have similar laws”

“TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law; The law will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company”

SCOTUS dispatch: Supreme Court considers constitutionality of state laws restricting DNA testing post-conviction

What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

“Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok; The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendment’s protection of free speech”

“Supreme Court lawyer indicted on tax evasion charges; SCOTUSblog co-founder allegedly used law firm money to pay gambling debts”

“Supreme Court leans in favor of state laws that ban hormone treatments for trans teens”

Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused

“Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms; The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith”

“Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy; Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care”

The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2025)

Washington Post Knew About Alito’s Flag Three Years Ago But Just… Didn’t Tell Anybody

Seeking to Expand Access to Justice, Washington State Pilot Will Allow Non-Lawyer Entities to Practice Law

US Supreme Court grants review to cases on civil procedure, bankruptcy law, worker’s comp

“Supreme Court Poised to Curb Scope of Environmental Reviews; Several justices indicated that a federal agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah”

Professor Luna Teaches Animal Liability at George Washington Law School

US DOJ sues landlords over rent price-fixing algorithms

Time’s Up: Will Law Firms Say Goodbye To Billable Hour In The (Gen)AI Era?

US Capitol rioter sentenced to 46 months for assaulting law enforcement

“Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers; The question for the justices was whether the Food and Drug Administration had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes”

“TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech; The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed”

NY Governor signs law allowing for “human composting” as burial method

“Supreme Court Returns to a Culture War Battleground: Transgender Rights; On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.”

Opportunity in Crisis: Innovative Ways Law Firms Are Stepping Up Client Relationships

US enacts new labor law designed to prevent worker misclassification

“Father Reidy Goes to Washington — As Supreme Court Clerk; Notre Dame law professor Father Patrick Reidy will clerk for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, starting in October”

Washington State Bar Seeks Chair to Helm Technology Task Force

Chinese FM trumpets importance of Rule of Law but remains silent on Uyghur forced labor

Man pleads guilty to carrying loaded gun and assaulting law enforcement officers during Capitol breach

“Federal judge broke ethics rules by criticizing Justice Alito over flag flying, report finds”

Ukraine President Zelensky open to peace talks with Moscow if rule of law is respected

Thinking Like A (Potential) Lawyer Goes Viral On Jubilee

“Injured Football Fans Face Arbitration Over Negligence Claims; Contract’s existence a ‘precondition’ to enforce arbitration; Team reliance on purchaser’s agency ‘reasonable,’ court finds”

A Plea for Private International Law

“Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices”

“SCOTUSblog’s Goldstein to Be Released From Custody Pending Trial; Judge amends release conditions to limit computer access; Court says it had concerns about use of cryptocurrency”

US federal judge temporarily blocks Arkansas law banning libraries from providing ‘harmful materials’ to minors

“Washington Judge Cedes Credit Card Late Fee Suit to Texas Court; Fifth Circuit blocked transfer of the case from Texas; Industry is seeking an injunction blocking $8 fee cap”

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