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The Biglaw Firms Behind The Abortion Defense Network

The top of Biglaw getting together for an excellent cause. The post The Biglaw Firms Behind The Abortion Defense Network appeared first on Above the Law.

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Literalism vs. lenity in a case on the scope of federal identity theft

The federal aggravated identity theft statute imposes a two-year sentence for any person who, “during and in relation to” certain enumerated felonies, “knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses without lawful authority, a means of identification of another

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In the South Carolina countryside, a dispute over “citizen suits” under the Clean Water Act

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. The Clean Water Act allows private actors to sue someone for polluting a water system.

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Say ‘No’ To The Tyranny Of ‘Yes’

Once you start learning to say 'no' to the demands of other people, you will find more joy. The post Say ‘No’ To The Tyranny Of ‘Yes’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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