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Talk with Peter Galison, Robb Moss on their documentary @ContainmentDoc with @KateKonschnik and Dean Martha Minow https://t.co/s3G9W0vtgS — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) April 1, 2016

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Matthew Stephenson: Can the president appoint principal executive officers without Senate confirmation vote? (2013) https://t.co/gzHnAal16N — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2016

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Judge accused of embezzling $4K as prosecutor expected to return to bench after no-contest plea https://t.co/uv1HJiPCMb — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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George Mason law school to take name of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia https://t.co/aKsa8QCcT3 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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Judge gives teen 6 months for contempt, orders cellphone destroyed due to courthouse photos https://t.co/ML7NJpBSGH — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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Judge who jailed tearful witness for failing to appear at domestic abuse trial agrees to reprimand https://t.co/MAuc0dB4AU — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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A celebration of the life, work and legacy of Justice Louis D. Brandeis https://t.co/ctNk0cldMH http://pic.twitter.com/G7he7VHL1k — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2016

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Man convicted in 1957 child-slaying is innocent, top prosecutor says; 3 new lawyers are now on case https://t.co/BL0sQzpOBo — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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Multistate Bar Exam average score falls to 33-year low https://t.co/r7vGSSuMrK — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

NPR News: U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Wage Discrimination Complaint

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Wage Discrimination Complaint Five members of the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal complaint against the U.S. Soccer Federation, alleging wage discrimination. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Georgia Is Not Alone In Scuffle Over 'Religious Liberty' Bills

Georgia Is Not Alone In Scuffle Over 'Religious Liberty' Bills The governor of Georgia has vetoed a so-called "religious liberty bill" after vocal opposition. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Charles Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Center at the Newseum, about how widespread these laws are in the U.S. Read more on NPR

NPR News: 2 Police, 1 Civilian Hospitalized After Shooting Incident In Richmond, Va.

2 Police, 1 Civilian Hospitalized After Shooting Incident In Richmond, Va. The state police say a suspect is in custody and that the incident is under investigation. Read more on NPR

NPR News: DraftKings And FanDuel To Suspend Contests On College Sports 'Indefinitely'

DraftKings And FanDuel To Suspend Contests On College Sports 'Indefinitely' After this week's NCAA basketball games, the daily fantasy sites say they will cease all contests on college sports competitions, saying it is "the best path forward" for the industry. Read more on NPR

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Thanks to tip, court security found 2-inch blade brought to court by defendant, authorities say https://t.co/OVM2GbOOq8 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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At HLS, experts discuss the role of religious liberty in modern American life https://t.co/YoDx8aKQh4 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2016

NPR News: Inside A Small Brick House At The Heart Of Indiana's Opioid Crisis

Inside A Small Brick House At The Heart Of Indiana's Opioid Crisis Prescription painkiller abuse sparked an HIV outbreak in rural Indiana. Kelly McEvers takes NPR's new podcast, Embedded, inside the home where IV drug users meet. Read more on NPR

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Law limiting possessions by homeless in Los Angeles is okayed in first of two votes https://t.co/XLPWQKfqO6 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

NPR News: South African President Jacob Zuma Must Pay Up, Top Court Says

South African President Jacob Zuma Must Pay Up, Top Court Says The Constitutional Court says Zuma must pay back a portion of the millions spent on a supposed security upgrade to his home. That included an amphitheater, cattle kraal, chicken run and swimming pool. Read more on NPR

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FBI to help authorities access iPhone and iPad of suspects in slaying of Arkansas couple https://t.co/EDPozJPGY8 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

NPR News: GE Capital Wants Off The List Of Too-Big-To-Fail Institutions

GE Capital Wants Off The List Of Too-Big-To-Fail Institutions The company says it's getting out of the financial services industry and should no longer be subjected to so much federal government oversight. Read more on NPR

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Judge rules MetLife isn’t too big to fail; stripped label means less oversight https://t.co/QkHmkevEau — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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"The clinic literally changed my life in the law, and it’s something I’m always going to be grateful for." https://t.co/wYmBIdtOmS — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2016

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Top women’s soccer players allege wage bias in EEOC complaint https://t.co/saaHPu0fzA — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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F-word settlement refusal doesn’t require tossing lawyer from case, federal judge rules https://t.co/EcAEMhlhUO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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Today at 12: Ken Feinberg on Unconventional Responses to Unique Catastrophes http://pic.twitter.com/iOdW1rygpM — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2016

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Clients are mad as hell—but also really vague https://t.co/1qhuEvXOyR — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

NPR News: The Evolution Of The Michael Jordan Crying Face Meme

The Evolution Of The Michael Jordan Crying Face Meme The basketball legend's tear-stained countenance is the sports world's go-to symbol of sadness in defeat. So expect to see a few renditions of the meme after this weekend's NCAA tournament Final Four. Read more on NPR

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Law schools in Rust Belt are in a ‘survival of the fittest’ mode, law prof asserts https://t.co/dDUmchmssb — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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The perils of an empty seat: Laurence Tribe via @usnews https://t.co/986SRsBVuk #SCOTUSnom — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2016

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Court requires Hispanic probationers to enroll in pricey, subpar English classes, group tells DOJ https://t.co/jLHm4irb4Y — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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Merged law firms focus on operations at the expense of client development, report says https://t.co/8zdvD402Zv — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

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Bills in 18 states would provide free lawyers in some civil cases https://t.co/cYS8wqf445 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 31, 2016

NPR News: FBI To Help Arkansas Prosecutor Unlock iPhone Linked To Murder Case

FBI To Help Arkansas Prosecutor Unlock iPhone Linked To Murder Case Once the FBI announced that it had unlocked the iPhone of one of the shooters involved in the terror attack in San Bernardino, Calif., the bureau received other requests for assistance. Read more on NPR

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Watch Prof. Robert Sitkoff's "Last Lecture" to the Class of 2016 https://t.co/f3JGXZ7mNt #HLS2016 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 31, 2016

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Suit by laid-off lawyers says Reilly Pozner jettisoned 17 at law firm to avoid sharing $391M verdict https://t.co/6t1ZkViOlF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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New report from HLS Veterans Legal Clinic, @vetshelpingvets , @Lawyer4Warriors finds 125K+ vets denied benefits https://t.co/t9HK7MfYDt — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2016

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Will Milano suit settlement kill Trader Joe’s brand? No word on how cookies may crumble https://t.co/iGyARyeuA7 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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In first GM ignition-switch case to go to verdict, jury awards zip because defect didn’t cause crash https://t.co/ruBmv6ugdT — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

NPR News: Justice Department Resolves Probe Into Newark, N.J., Police

Justice Department Resolves Probe Into Newark, N.J., Police The Justice Department civil rights unit resolves an investigation into the Newark, N.J., police department over discriminatory practices. Read more on NPR

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Law student convicted for stealing laptop is accused of altering the verdict slip https://t.co/iuHVtWr2sO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Cyber criminals target 50 BigLaw firms for phishing attacks seeking corporate deal info https://t.co/nrsOJjJjaN — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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“Run for office when you’re young and don’t wait until you have what you think is the perfect, justifiable resume.” https://t.co/Tobb1uCBRM — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2016

NPR News: Supreme Court: Feds Can't Seize Untainted Assets Needed For Legal Fees

Supreme Court: Feds Can't Seize Untainted Assets Needed For Legal Fees The case involved a Miami woman named Sila Luis, who was accused of fraudulently obtaining $45 million through Medicare and banking fraud. Read more on NPR

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Obama grants more clemency petitions, cuts prison sentences for 61 offenders https://t.co/FmUuO7qPZO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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The Bluebook: Tell us how you really feel, readers https://t.co/9wmE5vYSjp — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Quick reminder to @Harvard College students: the @Harvard_Law JDP app is due on April 1. Apply: https://t.co/Q2euEHpyXo @HarvardOCS — HLS JD Admissions (@hlsadmissions) March 30, 2016

NPR News: Justice Department Reaches Agreement With Newark, N.J., On Police Overhaul

Justice Department Reaches Agreement With Newark, N.J., On Police Overhaul The proposed consent decree comes after civil rights investigators found a pattern of unconstitutional stops and property thefts that disproportionately impacted minorities. Read more on NPR

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Judge allows suit by refugees claiming copyright protection in interviews that led to screenplay https://t.co/K2oJw5CF2H — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Federal judge OKs $40M suit against Northwestern U and ex-professor by man once convicted of murder https://t.co/xnxHXUznJ1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Law allowing pretrial freeze on assets untainted by crime violates Sixth Amendment, SCOTUS rules https://t.co/XBzaa6Kanx — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Before tonight's Bridge of Spies event, learn more about the life of HLS alum James Donovan https://t.co/GYo7HzgARM http://pic.twitter.com/6hu75sqaZd — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2016

NPR News: Apple, Google Ordered To Unlock Smartphones Since At Least 2008

Apple, Google Ordered To Unlock Smartphones Since At Least 2008 New court records obtained by the ACLU show how the fight between Apple and the FBI in San Bernardino is one of many cases in which the government has asked tech companies to help unlock cellphones. Read more on NPR

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How artificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession https://t.co/9IJsdojTgB http://pic.twitter.com/8Js8eg9oa5 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Free Stones concert in Cuba was Curacao lawyer’s idea https://t.co/2GEkRVqR3W — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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The Project on Advanced Care and Health Policy: new project from @PetrieFlom and @CTACorg https://t.co/ESOFkBCsDd — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2016

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TODAY at noon: Book talk by @CassSunstein on Constitutional Personae: Heroes, Soldiers, Minimalists, & Mutes https://t.co/DGzxWHp4C2 — Harvard Law Library (@hlslib) March 30, 2016

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Defrauded builder claims convicted lawyer enjoys lavish lifestyle despite restitution order https://t.co/G7TvN42026 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Cops post Ebola-tainted meth ruse to catch drug users; does it erode trust? https://t.co/MPPIIsSRSG — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Supreme Court issues ‘unusually extensive’ order for more briefing in contraceptive-coverage case https://t.co/iiPtIxPN5v — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

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Some law firms use ‘Moneyball’ approach to assess lateral hiring https://t.co/l5hMvqiInY — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 30, 2016

NPR News: Mom Asks: Who Will Unlock Her Murdered Daughter's iPhone?

Mom Asks: Who Will Unlock Her Murdered Daughter's iPhone? The FBI says it's unlocked the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. A district attorney is Baton Rouge, La., is hopeful the FBI will share its master key for an iPhone in a murder case. Read more on NPR

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. @HarvardFLPC 's @broademily on food waste, expiration dates and carbon footprints https://t.co/i26f7tUl97 via @washingtonpost — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 30, 2016