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From the ABA Journal

Former lawyer who portrayed 'Excuseman' pleads guilty to client theft

Dec 11, 2018, 9:08 am CST

As more law firms match Cravath bonuses, some surpass them; top associates at this firm get $225K

Dec 11, 2018, 8:15 am CST

Cable network Court TV is planning a comeback

Dec 11, 2018, 7:15 am CST

ABA releases updated standards for treatment of unaccompanied immigrant minors

Dec 11, 2018, 6:30 am CST

Your Voice: Can federal sentencing remain transparent? (part 1)

Dec 11, 2018, 6:00 am CST

Legislation & Lobbying

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In the wake of the Mueller investigation, law firms are making sure they comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Violations carry penalties of up to $10,000 and five years in prison.

From the December 2018 magazine

Nonlawyer staff members at Kirkland no longer will be required to arbitrate workplace disputes

Dec 10, 2018, 4:16 pm CST

Auer deference precedent targeted by business groups may be overturned by SCOTUS

Dec 10, 2018, 1:26 pm CST

Supreme Court rejects cases on Planned Parenthood defunding; 2 justices join Thomas' dissent

Dec 10, 2018, 11:30 am CST

LSAT will be administered on Microsoft Surface Go tablets in 2019

Dec 10, 2018, 11:11 am CST

9th Circuit: New asylum restrictions likely violate federal law; Bybee wrote opinion

Dec 10, 2018, 10:07 am CST