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Luigi Mangione Pulls $300K From Grassroots Funds To Bolster His Case

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The Independent has coverage: Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has accepted nearly $300,000 in donations toward his legal defense, according to the fund. Best of luck when it comes to paying the strongest legal representation available, Luigi!

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Ready Or Not, Former DOJ Lawyer Could Be Facing Disbarment

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Department of Justice is facing disbarment after pleading guilty for his role in an illegal foreign influence scheme that allegedly stemmed from his friendship and legal work for hip-hop artist Prakazrel Pras Michel. Disbarment sucks for sure, but there are other — legal — opportunies out there.

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Diddy’s Lawyer Accuses Opposing Counsel Of Depravity

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tie-ins to the freakoff lawsuits turned heads, but Diddy’s legal team thinks that the allegations are stomach turning. As caught by AllHipHop , Diddy’s legal team says the complaint demonstrates the depraved lengths plaintiffs will travel to garner headlines in pursuit of a payday.”

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Donna Adelson’s Attempt To Disqualify Judge Fails

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It isn’t impossible — Young Thug managed to get Judge Glanville removed from his case — but that followed some extraordinary events. Donna Adelson and her legal team recently tried their hand at the dismissal gambit.

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

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The public pathways pilot program is an outgrowth of a yearslong debate on the value of the bar exam as a measure of fitness for legal service in the state. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord in the Facebook group Law School Memes for Edgy T14s.

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LSU General Counsel Steps Down To Shift Career Gears

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The most discussed aspect was when LSU managed to find a judge that sided with their decision to pull a professor from class over some lightly seasoned language, but it isn’t the only thing. Teaching is one hell of a switch-up from reviewing the schools contracts and providing legal advice. Enjoy the classroom!

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Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

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We will not stay silent in the face of efforts to remake the legal profession into something that rewards those who agree with the government and punishes those who do not. We cannot accept government actions that seek to twist the scales of justice in this manner. We reject efforts to undermine the courts and the profession.

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