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ABA president calls for restructuring of immigration courts to increase independence

April 18, 2018, 8:58 am CDT

'Mindhunter' takes us into the world of serial killers

April 18, 2018, 8:30 am CDT

Former Dorsey & Whitney partner is disbarred for collecting fees from outside clients

April 18, 2018, 8:04 am CDT

Association for Honest Attorneys loses its tax-exempt status after founder can't find a lawyer

April 18, 2018, 8:00 am CDT

Concord Law dean sees benefits with acquisition by Purdue University

April 18, 2018, 7:00 am CDT

Sandy Hook parents sue Alex Jones of Infowars over hoax claim

April 17, 2018, 3:09 pm CDT

Top court in Massachusetts strikes down stun gun ban, says licensing requirement would be OK

April 17, 2018, 12:57 pm CDT

9th Circuit to appoint special prosecutor to oppose Arpaio

April 17, 2018, 12:19 pm CDT

Gorsuch joins liberal justices to strike law authorizing deportation for some 'crimes of violence'

April 17, 2018, 10:44 am CDT

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From the April 2018 issue

Taxing question

The high court weighs whether internet retailers must collect state sales taxes

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