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. @hlslib exhibit looks at the history of the former Harvard Law School shield https://t.co/wby9CdCpRJ — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 1, 2016

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Lawsuits dispute whether the Indian Child Welfare Act is in the best interests of children https://t.co/y3t9ioCEE9 http://pic.twitter.com/ZBKqgeImW1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 1, 2016

NPR News: Police Release Videos Of Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man in El Cajon, Calif.

Police Release Videos Of Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man in El Cajon, Calif. After days of progressively larger and angrier protests in a San Diego suburb, local officials released surveillance and witness video in a effort to bring calm. Read more on NPR

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Are millennials job hoppers? In-house lawyers vary on the answer based on their generation https://t.co/SJVb8aQz9u http://pic.twitter.com/qC5F4v1JXK — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

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After 'Deepwater Horizon' screening, Richard Lazarus and other panelists reflect on spill's aftermath https://t.co/M7KV0W0AYy — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 30, 2016

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Celebrate #PodCastDay with @hlrecord 's podcast, All Rise! Interviews with @JeannieSuk @zittrain @alexgwhiting & more https://t.co/UlPG47YaYr — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 30, 2016

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Alabama chief justice is blocked from office for a second time https://t.co/2Q1B1JCtjG — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

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Senate adjourns without passing child welfare bill; ABA had warned of funds cut https://t.co/aedSvVTds8 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

NPR News: Ala. Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended For Rest Of Term Over Gay Marriage Stance

Ala. Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended For Rest Of Term Over Gay Marriage Stance The head of the state's supreme court loses his judicial ethics case and is ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings against him. Read more on NPR

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Pennsylvania supremes allow suit alleging inadequate funding for public defender office https://t.co/EZiv4UTyAo — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

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Over 800 alums return to HLS for the fourth Celebration of Black Alumni https://t.co/1n1MWO02PC #HLSCBA2016 http://pic.twitter.com/di1ER4DVFh — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 30, 2016

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Former general counsel pleads guilty to robbing bank; he had been out of work https://t.co/8p1v2rpj0w — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

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Florida Supreme Court approves mandatory tech CLE classes for lawyers https://t.co/vFCABL4h98 http://pic.twitter.com/zB1uTNlDFn — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

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Nancy Gertner breaks down MA SJC ruling challenging police authority to seize cellphones on @RadioBoston https://t.co/w70FMxZwRz — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 30, 2016

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Harvard law grad pleads guilty to kidnapping in case once considered a hoax https://t.co/CXrFI3Uook — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

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SCOTUS accepts case of autistic child to rule on education benefits for kids with disabilities https://t.co/xxdG1JppwB — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 30, 2016

NPR News: Man Pleads Guilty To Elaborate Kidnapping Initially Deemed A Hoax By Calif. Police

Man Pleads Guilty To Elaborate Kidnapping Initially Deemed A Hoax By Calif. Police In court documents, 39-year-old Matthew Muller is identified as a former Marine who suffers from bipolar disorder. He is described as a Harvard-educated lawyer who was later disbarred. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Decades-Old Housing Discrimination Case Plagues Donald Trump

Decades-Old Housing Discrimination Case Plagues Donald Trump In the 1970s, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Donald Trump, his father and Trump Managment alleging the Trumps engaged in racial discrimination at their properties. Read more on NPR

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10 Questions Live: How lawyer Phillip Stone brought Sweet Briar College back to life https://t.co/ZGaVVh9WJI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Law banning ballot selfies violates First Amendment, federal appeals court says https://t.co/5LsYUVwH9h http://pic.twitter.com/vPoB4D88gZ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

NPR News: A Wide Gulf Persists Between Black And White Perceptions Of Policing

A Wide Gulf Persists Between Black And White Perceptions Of Policing According to a new study, only a third of blacks and nearly three-quarters of whites say police in their communities do an excellent or good using appropriate force. Read more on NPR

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Students represent the indigent in courts where judges ask, ‘Is Harvard in the building?’ https://t.co/h73vTemmFh — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 29, 2016

NPR News: The Supreme Court: A Winning Issue In The Presidential Campaign?

The Supreme Court: A Winning Issue In The Presidential Campaign? It's been eight months since Justice Antonin Scalia died unexpectedly, leaving the Supreme Court short-handed and its future up for grabs in the presidential race. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Affect Redskins Trademark

Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Affect Redskins Trademark The court decided to review a lower court decision that found the government could not deny trademarks because of an offensive name. Read more on NPR

NPR News: New Rule Preserves Patients' Rights To Sue Nursing Homes In Court

New Rule Preserves Patients' Rights To Sue Nursing Homes In Court A new rule is the most significant overhaul of federal funding regulations for nursing homes in more than two decades. It also requires "nourishing, palatable" food and infection-control plans. Read more on NPR

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Does ban on merchant labeling swipe fee a ‘surcharge’ violate free speech? SCOTUS to decide https://t.co/Lxqg0bAbmH http://pic.twitter.com/xBbuZHafxC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Supreme Court accepts sanctions case involving two lawyers representing Goodyear https://t.co/f32xHAupj1 http://pic.twitter.com/rDylOgBmyh — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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The U.S. is not turning over control of the Internet to Russia and China: @zittrain weighs in via @latimes https://t.co/edxuqaHzP8 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 29, 2016

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Supreme Court to consider law banning disparaging trademarks https://t.co/uGFqOT9GgS — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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In @HUBweek forum, Michael Sandel discusses the ailing state of U.S. governance and civic life https://t.co/goTNqcPnVW — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 29, 2016

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What's Chewie got to do with the #ABAJournal ? Find out in today's #throwbackthursday at https://t.co/XlTxf4t9EZ http://pic.twitter.com/dNGR5nUZ4o — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Law firms turn to non-lawyer experts to enhance practice and provide value https://t.co/biYtP0xgij — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Judge calls defense lawyer ‘grossly incompetent’ and removes her from murder case https://t.co/Ss5rhre3GU — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Chemerinsky: What to look for in the new Supreme Court term https://t.co/mLOpRychsO http://pic.twitter.com/HrTqTHL5JF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Former solicitor general will open DC office for Munger Tolles https://t.co/sFLqlwIYxv — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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The leadership opportunity for law schools https://t.co/4PQ7Bbcv7Z http://pic.twitter.com/6jSrTUwAMv — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Alabama chief justice testifies that ethics charges over his gay-marriage advice are… https://t.co/s3xs1YHyPl http://pic.twitter.com/TlPPGqGxYZ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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How often do cops access databases for wrong purpose? It happened hundreds of times in two… https://t.co/EhBgiA4rrW http://pic.twitter.com/ILkt6zCEaD — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 29, 2016

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Today at 12pm: @hlslib book talk with Professor Henry Steiner on his photography book, Eyeing the World https://t.co/mrwSccsZG3 http://pic.twitter.com/yJhdZw4mTv — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 29, 2016

NPR News: California Eliminates Statute Of Limitations On Rape Cases

California Eliminates Statute Of Limitations On Rape Cases The bill is widely believed to be inspired by allegations against comedian Bill Cosby, after some of his accusers came forward long after the alleged sexual assaults took place. Read more on NPR

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Starts this week! JuryX: Deliberations for Social Change, free online course with Charles Nesson https://t.co/9FAI7R7d0v @_eon_ — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 29, 2016

NPR News: California Imposes Sweeping Sanctions On Wells Fargo Amid Scandal

California Imposes Sweeping Sanctions On Wells Fargo Amid Scandal California's state treasurer has announced he is suspending major parts of the state's business relationship with Wells Fargo because of a scandal involving unauthorized customer accounts. Read more on NPR

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Watch: Richard Lazarus & @JodyFreemanHLS talk yesterday's Clean Power Plan arguments and next steps https://t.co/LcTZnSPr6S @HarvardELP — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 28, 2016

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Congress votes to override veto of bill allowing families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia https://t.co/LYSRDLEWEE — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

NPR News: Lawmakers On The Hill Grill FBI Director Over Email Investigations

Lawmakers On The Hill Grill FBI Director Over Email Investigations FBI Director James Comey faced hours of questioning Thursday from the House Judiciary Committee over his agency's investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. Read more on NPR

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Soldier who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty is ordered to carry puppy picture https://t.co/jbhUNB09DC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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In law school, did you get better scores on longer essay answers? https://t.co/Sogk2e2wHF http://pic.twitter.com/jOiQstWtLd — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Congrats @BKCHarvard ! https://t.co/GMEvYkq8tc — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 28, 2016

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Senate votes to override veto of bill allowing families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia https://t.co/Nh054g5Tr2 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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DC Circuit considers EPA’s authority to impose clean power plan on states https://t.co/XTERZwYQg4 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Is verbosity rewarded in law school? https://t.co/jnCJktja3Q http://pic.twitter.com/8lso74yd3U — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Register https://t.co/oTn4JNfpNy for #10QuestionsLive at 2 p.m. ET on Sept. 29 with lawyer Phillip Stone. Read more: https://t.co/SsoBpEfD2U http://pic.twitter.com/z8W7cb3kcA — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Lawyer sends $1,000 to jury duty scammers who are refining their craft https://t.co/7vEG2Gyhpt — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Prosecutor gets Carnegie hero award for disarming woman https://t.co/WJdDhMvC50 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Law prof won’t be disciplined for ‘run them down’ tweet about Charlotte protesters https://t.co/rRwSDr1Rhz http://pic.twitter.com/Xbp9FUl5GC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

NPR News: Suspended Host's Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Fox News' New President

Suspended Host's Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Fox News' New President Suspended Fox News host Andrea Tantaros has accused former Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes of sexually harassing her. She says Ailes' former chief deputy, Bill Shine, acted to shut down her complaints. Read more on NPR

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How can employers reduce the risk of Pokémon Go? https://t.co/LY2uJhlt7N http://pic.twitter.com/YvRFUoWthC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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The real reason so many Americans oppose immigration: @CassSunstein via @BV https://t.co/izzp0gziPx — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 28, 2016

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You can’t always rely on physician testimony in malpractice cases, says doc who admits he… https://t.co/wuBNP0VypK http://pic.twitter.com/NSVMYnOAeu — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Huge merger spurs drop in revenue per lawyer among Global 100; total revenue nears $100B https://t.co/vVcyNNtPpi http://pic.twitter.com/1IET1QEg5B — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) September 28, 2016

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Today at 12pm: Diversity & U.S. Legal History talk by Professor and Dean Emerita Rachel Moran, UCLA Law School https://t.co/WruBVd76uN http://pic.twitter.com/8e9E9IuczS — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 28, 2016

NPR News: Ex-AIG CEO Maurice 'Hank' Greenberg Begins To Testify In Fraud Trial

Ex-AIG CEO Maurice 'Hank' Greenberg Begins To Testify In Fraud Trial Hank Greenberg, who built the insurance giant, will be back on the witness stand. He and another former executive face charges they deceived investors in the years leading up to the financial crisis. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Sept. 11 Lawsuits Vote Today Could Be First Reversal Of An Obama Veto

Sept. 11 Lawsuits Vote Today Could Be First Reversal Of An Obama Veto The bill would let victims' families of the Sept. 11 attacks sue Saudi Arabia for aiding or financing the attacks. The White House says the move could put U.S. interests and personnel at risk. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Alabama's Chief Justice Faces Ethics Charges For Second Time

Alabama's Chief Justice Faces Ethics Charges For Second Time Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was ousted on ethics charges in 2003 for defying a federal court order. On Wednesday he faces trial for defying the U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling. Read more on NPR

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A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan https://t.co/pPttVP90B1 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) September 28, 2016