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Sixth Circuit Reverses Conviction For Man Talked Into Criminal Acts By Undercover FBI Agents

From the make-your-own-terrorists,-lose-your-own-convictions dept.

Morning Docket: 05.12.23

* Noticed the big changes in US News’ law school rankings? Here’s your primer. [Reuters]

* When pigs cause splits: Who knew pork could fragment SCOTUS so? [Slate]

* Not only are the incessant conversations about the debt ceiling annoying — the whole concept of the ceiling could be unconstitional. [Vox]

* Bearing witness is hard enough without having to deal with a judge’s unwelcome remarks. [ABA Journal]

* Guess which state doubled down on it being okay to own a gun before your first beer? [Reuters]

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The overwhelming majority of partners at this firm are of the non-equity variety.

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ABA Ethics Rules On Choice Of Law In Multi-Jurisdiction Practice

Starting a law firm that operates in multiple jurisdictions can be lucrative, but also confusing with multiple, competing ethics rules.

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‘Abortion Trafficking’: Taking A Minor Out Of State For An Abortion Is Now A Crime In Idaho

Legal experts say Idaho’s travel ban is designed to sidestep implied constitutional protections for interstate travel.

Bad Judgment Call: New York Judge Gets Removed For Making Sexual Comments To Attorneys, And More

The bar is at the floor and people still find a way to dig a hole for themselves.

Fox Gets Yet Another Defamation Suit In Delaware State Court

Please, oh, please let there be discovery!

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Use your tech to terrorize your friends and neighbors with this handy guide.

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