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Forget originalism; some conservatives back ‘common-good constitutionalism,’ its embrace of strong rule
Adrian Vermeule, a professor at Harvard Law School, is an “ideological lodestar” among conservatives who are impatient with originalism—the idea that the Constitution’s meaning can…
This law firm will pay special spring bonuses of up to $25K
Knobbe Martens has announced that it will pay special spring bonuses of up to $25,000. Law.com reported on the announcement, made in a Feb. 14…
‘The Licensing Racket’ takes aim at professional licensing system in America
Should you need a license for that? For law professor and antitrust expert Rebecca Haw Allensworth, there are huge problems with professional licensing in America—and…
Morgan Lewis, plaintiff settle alleged age, race bias case
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and a patent prosecution specialist who sued for alleged age and race bias have agreed to dismiss the case. The dismissal…
Lawyer accused of helping client defraud creditors is acquitted a second time
A former Freeborn & Peters lawyer in Illinois has been acquitted of wire fraud a second time in a case stemming from his representation of…
20 immigration judges fired, despite backlogs; one labels dismissal ‘political pink slip’
Immigration judges have not been spared from firings in the Trump administration, despite a backlog of 3.7 million cases in their courts at the end…
Ruling in ABA lawsuit, federal judge blocks pause on foreign aid but does not order Trump to act
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a temporary restraining order that allows some foreign assistance programs to continue, for now, in a lawsuit…
SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein wins pretrial release after denying moving millions in crypto
SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein has won his pretrial release a second time after offering proof to contravene prosecutors’ claims that he moved millions of dollars…
Florida lawyer accused of hitting man on head with dinner plate after wedding buffet butt-in
Updated: A 52-year-old Florida lawyer has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon for allegedly hitting a wedding guest over the head with…
BigLaw firm tones down diversity references on website, citing ‘fluctuating internal and external expectations’
Updated: K&L Gates has removed references to “diversity” from its website and rebranded its Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Above the Law noted the changes after…