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Judge says health inspectors must be admitted into Washington ICE lockup

A federal judge, whose previous ruling in favor of GEO Group was vacated by the Ninth Circuit, concluded that the state's health and safety requirements don't discriminate against the federal contract...

2026-07-10

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Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand The Adage About Catching Flies With Honey — See Also

Discovery Really Is The Best Part Of Litigation:ABA wants the deets on the Trump Biglaw executive orders.The World's Best Law Schools:Of course the USA features prominently on this ranking.CSI Agentic...

2026-07-09

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Arizona’s Hermosa Mine Clears Final Federal Hurdle Under FAST-41

Region is home to one of the world’s largest undeveloped zinc resources. President Donald Trump’s drive to restore American energy dominance and economic strength is increasingly turning on one crucia...

2026-07-09

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Judge denies environmentalists pause on California water projects

Conservation groups say the large water infrastructure projects in Northern California could harm vulnerable salmon, trout and sturgeon populations.

2026-07-09

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The Biglaw Associates Billing The Most

These are some pretty busy associates.The postThe Biglaw Associates Billing The Mostappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-07-09

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Democrats and the Media Must Not be Allowed to Forget Their Ongoing Defense of Platner

“We will never let you forget that a Nazi tattoo wasn’t enough to disqualify him.” Now that Graham Platner of Maine has suspended (ended) his Senate campaign , Democrats and the media are going to try...

2026-07-09

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Former Epoch Times executive pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that funded newspaper

Bill Guan, the newspaper’s ex-finance chief, admitted he ran a team out of Vietnam called “Make Money Online” to carry out the scam.

2026-07-09

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On The Other Side Of The 4th

Legal and ethical issues abound after 250 years.The postOn The Other Side Of The 4thappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-07-09

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U. of Tennessee Chattanooga Requires ‘Commitment To Diversity’ for Teaching Program Candidates

“To be considered for admission to the TEP, an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student must: Demonstrate a commitment to…diversity,” reads the catalog. While many state universities have felt pres...

2026-07-09

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Jury finds Larry Millete guilty of murdering missing wife

Prosecutors said the California man killed his wife, Maya Millete, after she had an affair with a coworker, but their evidence was largely circumstantial.

2026-07-09

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Maricopa County lieutenant demands backpay for overtime

The Arizona county says officers in administrative roles like lieutenant are exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act because their main duty is not law enforcement.

2026-07-09

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Lawyers’ Use Of AI Notetakers And Client Conversations: Ethics Rules, Risks, And Best Practices (2026 Update)

Now with guidance from NYC Opinion 1270 on ethical issues related to attorneys using AI transcription, and more.The postLawyers’ Use Of AI Notetakers And Client Conversations: Ethics Rules, Risks, And...

2026-07-09

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Judge tosses all but one claim in case over shrinking Crocs

In a now-trimmed class action, consumers accused Crocs of failing to warn them about their shoes potentially shrinking in heat.

2026-07-09

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Trump Calls Supreme Court ‘Absolutely Insane’ And Then Asks For Birthright Citizenship Do-Over

Bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pays off for 'em.The postTrump Calls Supreme Court ‘Absolutely Insane’ And Then Asks For Birthright Citizenship Do-Overappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-07-09

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Firefighting gear manufacturers seek dismissal of Montana PFAS suit

The case is one of five filed in federal courts across the country.

2026-07-09

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Jewish man denied franchise by Christian auto repair company takes fight to Fifth Circuit

A prospective franchisee is asking the appeals court to depart from precedent and apply a 19th-century civil rights law to people of the Jewish faith.

2026-07-09

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The Leader Is Not The Point: Serving Organizations By Serving Their Members

Leadership starts with service.The postThe Leader Is Not The Point: Serving Organizations By Serving Their Membersappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-07-09

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Uber drivers claim personal data used to manipulate fares

Lead plaintiff Edwin Carranza says Uber unlawfully collects drivers’ personal data, including biometric data and continuous geolocation information, and uses it to manipulate driver-facing prices.

2026-07-09

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New Study Confirms Your First Law Firm Probably Won’t Be Your Last

Per NALP, today's young lawyers are changing jobs so frequently that reciprocity has become a career necessity.The postNew Study Confirms Your First Law Firm Probably Won’t Be Your Lastappeared first ...

2026-07-09

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Auditor: California bar exam changes were ‘poorly implemented’

The February 2025 test was widely seen as a debacle, riddled with technical difficulties.

2026-07-09