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Government Shutdown Takes a Toll on the Legal Profession

The closure has reached epic proportions, becoming the longest in U.S. history. In this Instant Insights, we look at how it’s affecting lawyers and law students.

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Law Firms Face 'Uncharted Waters' as Shutdown Grinds Some Practices to a Halt

Christine Simmons | January 11, 2019

Legal Industry first quarter financial results may see a dent as court appearances and deals fall prey to political gridlock.

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Government Shutdown Leaves Law Student Externs Scrambling

Karen Sloan | January 08, 2019

Those who planned to extern at federal agencies affected by the closures must decide whether to hold out hope for the government to reopen, find new externships or just take classes instead.
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Federal Workers Sue Over Pay Denied During Ongoing Shutdown

Tom McParland | January 02, 2019

The lawsuit claims the government's refusal to pay essential employees who must work during the ongoing government shutdown violates the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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DC Circuit Judges Feud, and New Suits Pile Up, as Shutdown Persists

Mike Scarcella | January 10, 2019

Federal trial and appellate judges are grappling with requests from U.S. agencies to postpone cases, and new lawsuits are mounting that challenge the Trump administration's moves forcing federal employees to work without pay.
Document: Air Traffic Controllers Union Sues Trump

Mike Scarcella | January 11, 2019

Lawsuit says air traffic controllers "have been forced to continue performing their duties—duties essential to the ongoing function of this country—without any pay whatsoever."

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Opioid Judge Stays Discovery Due to Federal Government Shutdown

Amanda Bronstad | January 03, 2019

U.S. District Judge Dan Polster of Ohio also added two more bellwether cases for discovery to go forward.
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Federal Judiciary Says 'Limited Funds' Will Expire Jan. 18

Mike Scarcella | January 07, 2019

"In an effort to achieve this goal, courts have been asked to delay or defer non-mission critical expenses, such as new hires, non-case related travel, and certain contracts," the federal judiciary said Monday.