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Watch David Wilkins' book talk: Diversity in Practice: Race, Gender, and Class in Legal and Professional Careers https://t.co/S9dcDqNGSO — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) July 1, 2016

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Does the First Amendment protect online reviews? @NoahRFeldman via @BV https://t.co/m9yiwATTAf — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 30, 2016

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Congratulations to our staff for bringing home nine Regional Azbee Awards last night! https://t.co/XlTxf4t9EZ http://pic.twitter.com/fiN8DUR0r0 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

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Supreme Court to consider antitrust cases involving ATM fees https://t.co/4GVg1GI7lR — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

NPR News: Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial' Podcast, Will Get A New Trial

Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial' Podcast, Will Get A New Trial Months after he was granted a new hearing because of new evidence, Adnan Syed, whose 2000 murder conviction was a key focus of the Serial podcast, has been granted a new trial, his attorneys say. Read more on NPR

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Federal judge blocks law banning abortions based on fetal abnormalities https://t.co/z29Ttbbu0g — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

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. @HLS_CJPP receives grant to support its work on reforming unfair financial obligations in criminal cases https://t.co/1QYxZ5PGTN — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 30, 2016

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Who are the world’s richest practicing lawyers? Some on the list went to prison https://t.co/zo3IbvBhSO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

NPR News: Pentagon Says Transgender Troops Can Now Serve Openly

Pentagon Says Transgender Troops Can Now Serve Openly "Transgender Americans may serve openly, and they can no longer be discharged or otherwise separated from the military just for being transgender," Secretary of Defense Ash Carter told reporters. Read more on NPR

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America’s five ‘deadliest’ prosecutors are named; is capital sentencing ‘personality driven’? https://t.co/bU40233die — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

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Appeals court upholds lawyers’ convictions in internet paramour money scheme https://t.co/AkiLm507ki — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

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Commanders put on notice: @alexgwhiting via @just_security https://t.co/IItDhQw2Ea #ICC #Bemba — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 30, 2016

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7th Circuit: Federal judge wrongly relied on news stories in tossing suit against cops as frivolous https://t.co/54olF4LksV — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

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The law, facts and racial realism behind the SCOTUS about-face on affirmative action: @TBrownNagin via @usnews https://t.co/jpH6pr5Aw0 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 30, 2016

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Chemerinsky: The year the law did not change https://t.co/qiYgSV8F9q — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

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6th Circuit upholds minimum child-porn sentence imposed after judge asks jurors for their opinion https://t.co/dNRgXbT4qj — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

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Lawyer is suspended for ‘disturbing pattern of neglect,’ fee sharing with disability group https://t.co/00EMfpUljF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 30, 2016

NPR News: Minnesota Juvenile Treatment Facility To Close Following Abuse Allegations

Minnesota Juvenile Treatment Facility To Close Following Abuse Allegations Mesabi Academy is closing on Thursday after reports of allegations of sexual and physical abuse. The facility also served foster care and children with mental illness who became too aggressive. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Bill Clinton Met Amid Email Investigation

Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Bill Clinton Met Amid Email Investigation It was a passing encounter on her government plane, but the whiff of impropriety while the Justice Department investigates Hillary Clinton's private email server could set Republicans howling. Read more on NPR

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Because of technology, globalization and other major market pressures, “law is ripe for disruption” https://t.co/Sig8aDAnsq — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 30, 2016

NPR News: 'Caller Pleading For Cops To Come Inside': Sheriff's Transcripts Of Orlando Attack

'Caller Pleading For Cops To Come Inside': Sheriff's Transcripts Of Orlando Attack Desperate calls from inside the Pulse nightclub; authorities' concerns; reports of wounded civilians: those are among the new details in records released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Read more on NPR

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Equity crowdfunding: Considerations for anti-money laundering regulation https://t.co/IeYzSaVNEq via @AnticorruptBlog — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 29, 2016

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Former TV judge can’t practice law in Tennessee due to disability https://t.co/m9sv0GcUmA — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

NPR News: For Low-Income Victims, Nuisance Laws Force Ultimatum: Silence Or Eviction

For Low-Income Victims, Nuisance Laws Force Ultimatum: Silence Or Eviction Many communities have enacted nuisance laws to make sure renters aren't disturbing their neighbors. Trouble is, victims — especially of domestic abuse — often end up penalized for calling the police. Read more on NPR

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The Internet of Things makes life incredibly convenient while exchanging a stunning amount of very personal info https://t.co/HI6cWIeiOZ — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 29, 2016

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Judge tosses frat members’ defamation suit against Rolling Stone over retracted rape article https://t.co/T2QBsm4X4j — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Have you been on any outdoor adventures? Share your story with us https://t.co/OJ3cANmosj — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

NPR News: How The FBI's Wiretaps And Sting Operation Failed To Stop The Orlando Shooter

How The FBI's Wiretaps And Sting Operation Failed To Stop The Orlando Shooter New York Times reporter Eric Lichtblau discusses the FBI's investigation of shooter Omar Mateen prior to the Orlando attack, as well as the bureau's broader efforts to pinpoint suspected terrorists. Read more on NPR

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First settlement reached for EEOC case alleging sexual-orientation discrimination https://t.co/uDf8PRQcYf — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Supreme Court to hear case of deaf Texans seeking interpreter in state-licensed driver’s ed classes https://t.co/B38Joh0Y1z — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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. @CohenProf on what the #WholeWomansHealth decision means for abortion access https://t.co/9tLW3z7tVI — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 29, 2016

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SCOTUS to hear case involving service dog named Wonder https://t.co/JwozblFhbF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Celebrity divorce lawyer says hacking fears are partly why her law firm joined BigLaw https://t.co/gX7IuVzNDA — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Legal challenges over online reviews seek to separate fact from fiction https://t.co/QAfbLhgfjn http://pic.twitter.com/b7yZQSlflu — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Two women are killed outside Arizona courthouse after custody hearing https://t.co/baP4Rr7DEz — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Why study the Constitution? It’s old and doesn’t address current concerns, Posner says https://t.co/aNcmWHFdsq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Prosecutor’s appearance on ‘Nancy Grace’ spurs bar complaint by a defense lawyer https://t.co/Ec9qWBmDTe — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 29, 2016

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Learning how to reduce and recover from the best in the field! #SaveFood4People http://pic.twitter.com/88fpQo5xWG — Harvard FLPC (@HarvardFLPC) June 29, 2016

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The Obama administration’s contributions to international law: @jacklgoldsmith via @lawfareblog https://t.co/XWHhTGTIjH — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 29, 2016

NPR News: VW Owners Mull Options After Carmaker Settles Emissions Scandal Case

VW Owners Mull Options After Carmaker Settles Emissions Scandal Case Under the terms of the nearly $15 billion deal announced on Tuesday, Volkswagen will spend up to $10 billion to fix or buy back cars of nearly 500,000 owners. Read more on NPR

NPR News: As Adults Legally Smoke Pot In Colorado, More Minority Kids Arrested For It

As Adults Legally Smoke Pot In Colorado, More Minority Kids Arrested For It The state legalized marijuana at the start of 2014 for anyone 21 or older. An increasing rate of Latino and black youths were arrested for violating that age limit, even as the white arrest rate fell. Read more on NPR

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Food for thought https://t.co/ffEr53diAI http://pic.twitter.com/f9QurOFQlu — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 29, 2016

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DOJ mandates implicit bias training for prosecutors and agents https://t.co/4blCIyZeo9 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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Lawyers charged with obstruction for blaming crash on allegedly nonexistent black man https://t.co/xnLIMFSERE — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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Law Scribbler: Acclaimed same-sex marriage advocate Evan Wolfson joins Dentons https://t.co/rGCOt6kp4r — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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When outrage clouds political judgment, in U.K. and beyond: @CassSunstein via @BV https://t.co/H43fl7rxnN — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 28, 2016

NPR News: Volkswagen Reaches $14.7 Billion Settlement In Emissions Cheating Scheme

Volkswagen Reaches $14.7 Billion Settlement In Emissions Cheating Scheme Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $14.7 billion to settle major claims in the U.S. against the company over its emissions cheating scheme. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Supreme Court Concludes Session With Decision On Texas Abortion Law

Supreme Court Concludes Session With Decision On Texas Abortion Law NPR's Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Nina Totenberg and Tom Goldstein of SCOTUSblog about all the happenings this past session and the lack of a ninth justice on the court. Read more on NPR

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Judge blocks new ‘persuader rule’ requiring disclosure of lawyer advice to employers on union issues https://t.co/EAVoRqbTKW — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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$10K prize-winning hackathon team dreams up new compensation model for law firms https://t.co/GofRVjfLMe — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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Small civil-rights law firm wins reversal of $282K sanction https://t.co/5jhpxowZze — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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When building owners get kickbacks from big providers it’s the tenants who lose: @scrawford via @backchnnl https://t.co/rBBJMU3KSy — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 28, 2016

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Volkswagen to pay $15.3B to resolve emissions-cheating claims https://t.co/O5YKaG9iwC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

NPR News: $15 Billion Settlement Proposed In Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

$15 Billion Settlement Proposed In Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Two-thirds of the sum will be set aside to compensate U.S. owners of nearly 500,000 VW diesel cars. The company will also pay $2.7 billion into an environmental remediation fund. Read more on NPR

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These 8 attorneys have turned to nature to nurture their bodies and souls. See our gallery: https://t.co/sp913Id50U http://pic.twitter.com/z1yfQgWQiC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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University of Houston Law Center sues over law school’s ‘strikingly similar’ new name https://t.co/DSaxKOmKPh — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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Prosecutor is charged for alleged in-the-buff hotel-room spectacle after blogger asks questions https://t.co/QGdBO9wL8U — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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Questioning the administrative state: A love-hate relationship with Congress https://t.co/ic3fMlDtxy @avermeule via @CatoUnbound — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 28, 2016

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Man is convicted of murdering partner in law firm of convicted Ponzi schemer https://t.co/hOdjL8HHVV — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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Lawyer resigns after ‘heaven help us’ text on client Johnny Manziel is mistakenly sent to reporter https://t.co/ip4wbS5x44 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 28, 2016

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Hanging out with other food waste warriors today… #SaveFood4People http://pic.twitter.com/H1sPkjZs8K — Harvard FLPC (@HarvardFLPC) June 28, 2016

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Koen Lenaerts LL.M. ’78 on leading the EU’s highest court https://t.co/8rBdnFJ1Jp — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) June 28, 2016