ABA Council Votes to Let Law Schools Accept GRE Scores in Lieu of LSATs

"It removes a possible barrier—would-be applicants with strong GRE scores aren't forced to spend more time and incur more costs taking the LSAT," John Q. Barrett, the Benjamin N. Cardozo Professor of Law at St. John's University, told Law.com.       
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Can Sex Between a Prisoner and Guard Be Legally Consenual? The 6th Circuit Tackles the Issue

A lawsuit filed by a female prisoner who had a sexual relationship with a male guard that produced a child has raised the question of whether an inmate is legally capable of exercising consent.       
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'Bivens Is Unavailable' in US Citizen's Lawsuit Against Federal Officers, 6th Circuit Says

A U.S. citizen who claimed his rights were violated after he spent hours in a cold detention cell is unable to sue border patrol agents under the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, the majority of the Sixth Circuit said in a split ruling.       
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9th Circ.: Wynn Las Vegas Must Face Hostile Work Environment Claim Over Response to Customer's Unwanted Sexual Advances

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reinstated a manicurist's hostile work environment claim against Wynn Las Vegas resort, following several other circuits' holdings that such a claim can stem from an employer's response to unwanted sexual advances by a third party toward an employee.       
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'Guilty, Guilty, Guilty': Ahmaud Arbery Verdicts Met With Relief, but Concerns About Trial Linger

ICYMI: "In this case, despite overwhelming racial prejudice, justice was still served. Yet this was the exception to the rule," the League of Women Voters said in a written statement.       
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Ongoing Coverage: Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes' Criminal Fraud Trial Continues in San Jose

ICYMI: Boies Schiller's David Boies and a partner who served as Theranos' general counsel are expected to take the witness stand in the trial, which is estimated to last 13 weeks.       
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Enforcement begins today for L.A.'s COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Proof of vaccination is now required at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms and scores of other businesses.
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How I Made It To Law Firm Leadership as a Nonlawyer: 'You Become Like The People You Surround Yourself With, So Connect With Successful Role Models'

"Most successful leaders are continuously learning and willing to receive input from multiple and diverse sources before, during and after making decisions."       
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New COVID-19 surges keep travel restrictions in place

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of COVID-19 impact the restart of international tourism. The latest research shows that still 98% of all destinations have some kind of travel restrictions in place.  
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2nd Circuit Revives Suit Over $9.3B Take-Private Deal, Backdoor Listing of Chinese Tech Firm

Investors claimed in the lawsuit that the buyer group planned all along to relist Qihoo in China, and that the financial projections the company provided to its buyers differed from those included in its proxy materials, causing them to sell their shares at "artificially deflated" prices.       
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Matching Begins in 2021 Big Law Year-End Bonus Season

ICYMI: Cleary was the first firm to match Cravath's Monday announcement.       
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Facing new Omicron variant, L.A. County urges mask wearing, testing, vaccinations

L.A. County health officials are urging the public to wear masks in indoor public settings and at outdoor "mega events" and be vaccinated.
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Poor Prosecution or Privilege? Lawyering Under Fire as Attorneys Split Over Rittenhouse's Acquittal

ICYMI: "The problem is not that the judge treated Rittenhouse like an innocent person throughout trial," tweeted criminal and constitutional attorney Nader R. Hasan. "The problem is that it's so rare to see the presumption of innocence actually play out in the courtroom, especially when the accused is racialized."       
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Time to Ring in the (Latest) Big Law Bonus Season: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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How This Diversity-Minded Talent Startup Took a Hit, Then Thrived Amid COVID

ICYMI: When the pandemic hit, firms backed away from discussions about hiring early-career lawyers on a contract basis from Legal Innovators. But the pipeline is now flowing.       
http://dlvr.it/SDKqb3

Sixth Circuit: Legislators' Term Limits Are a 'Qualification for Office' and Do Not Violate Constitutional Rights

ICYMI: If Michigan legislators want to change voting laws, they'll have to do it at the ballot box, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit said last week about a lawsuit challenging term limits.       
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Leading the Return to the Office

ICYMI: Many firms are shifting to a hybrid work model, where lawyers and staff will divide their time between in-office and outside-the-office work, making management and leadership tasks more challenging.       
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Protection offered by booster shot beats 'natural immunity,' study suggests

In people who got a booster shot, levels of neutralizing antibodies exceeded the peak that followed two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Are Wellbeing Efforts for Young Lawyers 'Pulling the Wool Over Their Eyes'?

ICYMI: The issue of attracting junior talent was debated in a lively discussion at the Global Independent Law Firms Forum 2021.       
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Law Firm Leaders Must Learn How to Program the Office of the Future

ICYMI: "Programming office space will be one of the biggest keys to success for firms moving forward," said Kevin Bender of JLL.       
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Winner of the European Young Chef Award 2021 announced

The jury especially acknowledged the high level of sustainability and innovation of the dish, that at the same time demonstrated a strong connection to the region. The surprising taste was also decisive for the dish to be selected as the winner.
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For vaccinated residents and staff, Thanksgiving in nursing homes is proof 'we're back to life'

Widespread vaccinations and a fall in COVID-19 infection rates mean this year's Thanksgiving is starkly different from last year's in nursing homes like Ararat Nursing Facility in Mission Hills.
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'Guilty, Guilty, Guilty': Ahmaud Arbery Verdicts Met With Relief, but Concerns About Trial Linger

"In this case, despite overwhelming racial prejudice, justice was still served. Yet this was the exception to the rule," the League of Women Voters said in a written statement.       
http://dlvr.it/SD8x1f

Ongoing Coverage: Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes' Criminal Fraud Trial Continues in San Jose

Boies Schiller's David Boies and a partner who served as Theranos' general counsel are expected to take the witness stand in the trial, which is estimated to last 13 weeks.       
http://dlvr.it/SD7g1J

Eleventh Circuit: United Network for Organ Sharing Can't Keep 'Embarrassing' Internal Emails Sealed

ICYMI: Judge Amy Totenberg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia previously characterized the emails as containing "inadvisable 'hot takes,'" "inflammatory remarks," and "clear preferences for policy outcomes."       
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California's coast embraces child COVID-19 shots, but demand lags inland

It's a pattern that has experts concerned and could have serious implications for how a coronavirus winter surge could spread through various regions of the state.
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Can Lawyers Afford a Digital Detox?: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Lawyers Need a Digital Detox. But Can Partners, Clients Handle Being Ignored?

Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a very prominent feeling among lawyers. Could a digital detox be feasible or create more mental health challenges in the industry? Lawyer wellness advocates weigh in.       
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Matching Begins in 2021 Big Law Year-End Bonus Season

Cleary was the first firm to match Cravath's Monday announcement.       
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Poor Prosecution or Privilege? Lawyering Under Fire as Attorneys Split Over Rittenhouse's Acquittal

"The problem is not that the judge treated Rittenhouse like an innocent person throughout trial," tweeted criminal and constitutional attorney Nader R. Hasan. "The problem is that it's so rare to see the presumption of innocence actually play out in the courtroom, especially when the accused is racialized."       
http://dlvr.it/SD39nG

Law Firm Management by Fear No Longer Flies: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Time to Ring in the (Latest) Big Law Bonus Season: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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How This Diversity-Minded Talent Startup Took a Hit, Then Thrived Amid COVID

When the pandemic hit, firms backed away from discussions about hiring early-career lawyers on a contract basis from Legal Innovators. But the pipeline is now flowing.       
http://dlvr.it/SD1ljL

Sixth Circuit: Legislators' Term Limits Are a 'Qualification for Office' and Do Not Violate Constitutional Rights

If Michigan legislators want to change voting laws, they'll have to do it at the ballot box, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit said last week about a lawsuit challenging term limits.       
http://dlvr.it/SD0W7r

Leading the Return to the Office

Many firms are shifting to a hybrid work model, where lawyers and staff will divide their time between in-office and outside-the-office work, making management and leadership tasks more challenging.       
http://dlvr.it/SCzc2c

Colorado's COVID-19 surge is an urgent warning for California

In both states, roughly 63% of all residents are fully vaccinated. But California has one of the best coronavirus case rates in the U.S. and Colorado has one of the worst.
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Short-haul flights – the testing ground for new technologies to decarbonise aviation by 2050

Routes of less than 500km only represent a very small part of European air transport emissions (4.3 per cent); consequently, such measures will not provide substantial environmental impacts.  
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Are Wellbeing Efforts for Young Lawyers 'Pulling the Wool Over Their Eyes'?

The issue of attracting junior talent was debated in a lively discussion at the Global Independent Law Firms Forum 2021.       
http://dlvr.it/SCyCnQ

Law Firm Leaders Must Learn How to Program the Office of the Future

"Programming office space will be one of the biggest keys to success for firms moving forward," said Kevin Bender of JLL.       
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How I Made Chief Legal Officer: 'Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses and Look for Ways to Add Unique Value,' Says Ashley Satterfield of Reaves Law Firm

ICYMI: "You should have a good sense of your strengths and weaknesses. It's very important to know when you are the best-suited person to do something, and when you're not, when something should be delegated and when it shouldn't be."       
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An Orange County restaurant blasts anti-vaccination message at Venice Beach

An Orange County business owner known as a provocateur on COVID-19 safety protocols posts a huge anti-vaccination message on the side of a Venice apartment building.
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Law Firms Are Still Cruising. Can It Last?: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Trump Impeachment Lawyer, Silverman Thompson Partner Defend Bannon Against Contempt Charges

ICYMI: Both of Bannon's defense attorneys have been involved in cases tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.       
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Pass Rate on California's Bar Exam Slips Even as Bar 'Adjusts' Scores Due to Tech Issues

ICYMI: Examinees who didn't pass the test after a scoring change can have their exam fees applied as a credit toward a 2022 test or request a refund, the state bar said.       
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Law Firms Are Getting More Creative With Digital Marketing, but Some Lack Clear Strategy

ICYMI: Law firms created a glut of content in the pandemic, but too much content, or content that isn't utilized properly, can have a detrimental effect.       
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Biden administration pushes booster shots as second pandemic winter approaches

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding guidance for which Americans should receive booster shots.
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How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Effective Leadership Is About Service,' Says Rubén Mun oz of Akin Gump

"Serving on committees and developing relationships with attorneys and business services professionals from different practices and offices is, in my view, an excellent way to prepare for a future leadership role."       
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Sanofi-Aventis Wins Second Taxotere Verdict in Jury Bellwether

A federal jury came back with a defense verdict late Thursday night after two weeks of trial in New Orleans.       
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Eleventh Circuit: United Network for Organ Sharing Can't Keep 'Embarrassing' Internal Emails Sealed

Judge Amy Totenberg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia previously characterized the emails as containing "inadvisable 'hot takes,'" "inflammatory remarks," and "clear preferences for policy outcomes."       
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The most travel-friendly tourist attractions around the globe

A new report by Essential Living has revealed New Delhi, Vienna and Sydney to be the best cities to explore by taxi.  
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The Marble Palace Blog: Justices as Speechmakers

Recent sharp-edged speeches by members of the high court have been controversial, but history shows that speechmaking by justices is nothing new.       
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DOJ Executes Its Return to Strict Corporate Compliance

Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek brings you the trends, disruptions, and shifts our       
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How I Made Partner: 'Be Confident in Who You Are and Your Worth as an Attorney,' Says Greg Hyden of Nason Yeager

"Know your worth, but also know when the time is right."       
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Law Firm Management by Fear No Longer Flies: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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UNWTO looks to the future with EU Tourism Ministers

Addressing the Ministers, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili commended European leaders for protecting tourism jobs and businesses.
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Public Defender Experience at Center of US District Judge Pick's Nomination Hearing

"I would like to note the many times that we have sat here listening to my Republican colleagues talk about how lawyers represent their clients, not necessarily sharing the views or the behavior of their clients," Sen. Mazie Hirono said.       
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