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At least 2 federal appeals courts require vaccinations for oral arguments; other circuits differ
Federal appeals courts “are implementing wildly different responses to the delta variant surge,” according to an analysis by Law360. The article, published on Aug.…
Midlevel associates rated these firms tops for job satisfaction; survey finds hybrid work preference
Midlevel associates surveyed by the American Lawyer have ranked McDermott Will & Emery No. 1 for job satisfaction. The firm’s ranking jumped from its 2020…
En banc 2nd Circuit upholds pat-down search; five judges call for reevaluation of traffic-stop precedent
An en banc federal appeals court has upheld the pat-down search of a man during a traffic stop in a case that drew amicus briefs…
Magistrate judge suspended after he reacts to COVID-19 safety plan with ‘disruptive behavior’
A magistrate judge in South Carolina will have to serve a six-month suspension and complete anger management training for reacting to a COVID-19 safety plan…
Judge denies Florida Coastal’s motion to reinstate federal aid
A federal judge has denied the Florida Coastal School of Law’s motion for preliminary injunctive relief against the U.S. Department of Education seeking to reinstate…
Arrest is made in fatal stabbing of lawyer in his New York City office
A dissatisfied client has been charged in the stabbing death of a lawyer found fatally stabbed in his New York City law office last week.…
How neurodiverse lawyers can thrive in the profession—and change it for the better
There’s a business case to be made for hiring attorneys with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and other neurological differences. Businesses have long touted out-of-the-box thinking,…
Federal law doesn’t preempt New Jersey’s ban on immigration cooperation, 3rd Circuit rules
A federal appeals court has upheld a New Jersey directive that limited state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.The 3rd U.S. Circuit…