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Rick Simpson on double jeopardy

In the second installment of our new feature on advocates arguing before the court, Nate Mowry interviews Rick Simpson of Wiley Rein, who argued on Tuesday in the double jeopardy case McElrath v. Georgia.   The post Rick Simpson on double jeopardy ap

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D.C.–area magnet school at center of continuing fight over affirmative action

The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. In June, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that struck down the admissions pr

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How To Implement Tech In A New Law Firm Without Fear

Are you having trouble pulling the trigger on your tech stack? The post How To Implement Tech In A New Law Firm Without Fear appeared first on Above the Law.

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Former Federal Judge Explains Why Supreme Court’s Decisions In Dobbs, Bruen Led To Him Stepping Down

Members of the legal community have long wondered why Paul Watford quit the bench at such a young age. Now we know that the Supreme Court played a role in his decision. The post Former Federal Judge Explains Why Supreme Court’s Decisions In <em&g

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