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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption for businesses and individuals around the globe. Our content focuses on its impact on the legal industry, including law firms, the court system, in-house counsel, tech companies and law schools.
By Jason Grant | June 11, 2020
The 33-page complaint, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, alleges that, by denying loans to business owners with criminal records, the Small Business Administration is making an illegal, "moral" judgment never intended by Congress.
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By Samantha Stokes | June 11, 2020
Nearly two-thirds of NALP survey respondents said that they've pivoted to five- or six-week programs this year.
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By Jane Wester | June 11, 2020
Patton said the MDC's lack of transparency has been disappointing, noting that even inmates' family members are left wondering about basic questions.
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By Ryan Tarinelli | June 11, 2020
According to the suit, social distancing rules are not neutral policy but instead a "content-based regulation of First Amendment-protected activity."
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By Charles Toutant | June 11, 2020
The defendants are using process servers in an improper attempt to coerce Philip Burgess Jr. and MicroBilt to settle other litigation in New Jersey and Virginia, his suit claims.
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By Raychel Lean | June 11, 2020
One attorney appeared on the livestream wearing a business suit without any pants — a faux pas he inadvertently gave away by crossing his legs.
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By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 11, 2020
A new study by Loeb Leadership finds that 67% of lawyers and staff want to continue to work remotely, even when it's safe to return to offices. But there are risks to firms and employees in that approach.
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By Suzette Parmley | June 11, 2020
"Although a court rule authorizes judges to amend a sentence and release an individual defendant because of illness or infirmity, neither the rule nor the other sources raised provide authority for the courts to establish and oversee a broad-based program to release or furlough inmates in state prison," wrote Chief Justice Stuart Rabner.
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By Cheryl Miller | June 11, 2020
Welcome to Higher Law. On tap this week: A two-pronged attack on the SBA's anti-cannabis stance • Another failed attempt to stop unlicensed cannabis ads in California • Cresco Lab's new board member, Michele Roberts • The lack of diversity in Denver's cannabis industry
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By Cheryl Miller | June 11, 2020
The court's suggestion is the latest twist in efforts to administer a bar exam in California during the COVID-19 pandemic. Citing the need for social distancing, the seven justices earlier delayed the July exam until September.
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