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The Brain Defense: Vets with head trauma, stress find mercy in court https://t.co/O8ySqz75tb http://pic.twitter.com/RinOIn89gU — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2017

Tom Perez, HLS Class of 1987, elected Democratic National Committee Chair https://t.co/aDQMApo7EJ — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) March 1, 2017

Lawsuit Alleges That Paypal Diverted Donations To Different Charities The PayPal Giving Fund says it allows donors to give to a charity of their choice. A class action lawsuit claims the company would, with no notification, redirect funds to different organizations. Read more on NPR

Trump Repeals Rule Designed To Block Gun Sales To Certain Mentally Ill People The president signed a measure into law that rescinds an Obama-era rule aimed at blocking gun sales to certain mentally ill people. The rule would have deemed about 75,000 people mentally incapable. Read more on NPR

Free LSAT prep courses to be offered by Khan Academy: Could state bar exam help come later? https://t.co/vWYaSvPeo2 http://pic.twitter.com/VvSSFFRmHt — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

Justice Department takes ‘a complete 180-degree turn’ in voting rights case https://t.co/QQuZvmZwov http://pic.twitter.com/nWjW6oMh5H — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

Latest from @HLSBankruptcy https://t.co/cFptk6CUak — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2017

Why some ‘secrets’ leaked while Trump’s tax returns haven’t: @nancygertner via @BostonGlobe https://t.co/SQnyIVKo3z — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2017

Skadden lawyer celebrates his 100th birthday https://t.co/eYFo125tac — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

DOJ reports on unconstitutional policing are ‘pretty anecdotal,’ attorney general says https://t.co/ZXaqjSdYqo http://pic.twitter.com/46yFlfa081 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

Trump May Weigh In On H-1B Visas, But Major Reform Depends On Congress President Trump has said he wants to crack down on abuses and protect American workers. But it's Congress that holds the power to fundamentally reform the program, and work there is underway. Read more on NPR

Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of law barring sex offenders from social media https://t.co/00WjTRSyjW — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

Half of law firms surveyed made fewer summer associate offers last year; were pay hikes to blame? https://t.co/m8uqCIlVhq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

. @JeannieSuk : A moment of uncertainty for transgender rights https://t.co/Vk3og2UBps — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2017

A New Lawsuit Brings Fresh Scrutiny To Milwaukee's Troubles With Race And Policing The ACLU says the city police's stop-and-frisk policy unconstitutionally targets blacks and Latinos — another example of the fraught relationship between law enforcement and people of color there. Read more on NPR

Live webcast today at 12pm: https://t.co/a4KIWPcoGS — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2017

Rural county faces possible bankruptcy after $28M judgment for wrongful convictions https://t.co/r3tn2739P8 http://pic.twitter.com/iaLya1L7p0 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

ABA to offer cyber liability insurance https://t.co/iV9ZpUXzD1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

After 130 Years, Harvard Law Review Elects a Black Woman President https://t.co/gjiwgMHoCR — The New York Times (@nytimes) February 28, 2017

Rehire lawyer who criticized Stanford’s sex misconduct investigation rules, student senate says https://t.co/6hJ7fKWqFq http://pic.twitter.com/ViealZIxpz — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

Partner pay becomes more volatile as law firms seek to retain top performers https://t.co/ZENLsW5CVK http://pic.twitter.com/7Gr8mdEFLP — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2017

Takata Pleads Guilty In Air Bag Scheme, Will Pay $1 Billion In Penalties Takata Corp., a Japanese auto parts maker, on Monday pleaded guilty to fraud and agreed to pay $1 billion for concealing a deadly defect in millions of its air bag inflators. Read more on NPR

For Construction Projects, 'Buying American' Means Higher Costs Trump has spoken about his commitment to "buy American and hire American." But what exactly does that mean? Some say it could mean higher costs for construction projects. Read more on NPR

Can Sex Offenders Be Barred From Social Media? Justices Lean Toward No The court heard two cases today: One on whether the government can deport a resident for a statutory rape conviction, and another on whether a state can criminalize social media use for sex offenders. Read more on NPR

New from @BKCHarvard Responsive Communities: Open Data Privacy Toolkit https://t.co/KiW0SYfqe0 @scrawford — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2017

Minnesota Police Officer In Philando Castile Shooting Case Pleads Not Guilty The aftermath of the controversial shooting went viral as it was streamed live on Facebook by the Castile's girlfriend. Read more on NPR

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Focuses On Violent Crime And Police Morale The new AG held his first on-record briefing as head of the Justice Department on Monday. He said he's "not a fan" of legalized marijuana use, and threats against Jewish centers are unacceptable. Read more on NPR

‘Reasonably fit’ reporter tries Justice Ginsburg’s workout and finds it is grueling https://t.co/yb006t0tog — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

. @HLSPILAC releases report on ‘indefinite’ war https://t.co/K0bfLVc9mm — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 27, 2017

Supreme Court Considers Whether N.C. Law Violates First Amendment The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether a North Carolina law that prevents registered sex offenders from "accessing" certain social media sites violates the First Amendment guarantee of free speech. Read more on NPR

New FCC Chairman Plans To Block Privacy Regulations The Federal Communications Commission's new chairman wants to block a rule approved by his predecessor requiring Internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon adhere to new privacy standards. Read more on NPR

9th Circuit denies US request to stay travel ban appeal https://t.co/op7Ngss0ik — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

Justice Department Reverses Position On Texas Voter ID Law Case The Trump Justice Department will ask a federal court to dismiss the Obama DOJ's earlier claim that the ID law was enacted with the intention of discriminating against minority voters. Read more on NPR

Bomb Threats Made Against Jewish Community Centers In 11 States "My instincts tell me this is all part of a coordinated effort," an Ann Arbor police detective tells Michigan Public Radio, discussing threats made in the city. Read more on NPR

Stand Your Ground Laws Complicate Matters For Black Gun Owners "When you look at the way that, African American men are treated when they're armed, already the deck is stacked against people who are judged or perceived to be a threat." Caroline Light Read more on NPR

The NFL Combine: Pro football’s intrusive, and mandatory, job interview | @CohenProf weighs in via @washingtonpost https://t.co/FeqpcWr2sv — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 27, 2017

ACLU hires digital experts from Bernie Sanders campaign to launch grassroots mobilization website https://t.co/NTF6OYCcUI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

Judge Joseph Wapner dies at 97 https://t.co/F0UWSy7TA9 http://pic.twitter.com/HQYjzWDivO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

Clinical instructor Anna Crowe traveled to Jordan to document legal challenges faced by Syrian refugees https://t.co/3Bex4xHLIW — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 27, 2017

Issue advertising disclosure requirements upheld by SCOTUS in summary affirmance https://t.co/sabPYKeKxL — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

#HarvardNative Julian SpearChief-Morris first Indigenous student elected President of @HarvardLegalAid . #BloodTribe https://t.co/OSFrwFV1co http://pic.twitter.com/gSkf8MFYhw — Harvard Native (@Harvard_Natives) February 16, 2017

Did White House exclusion of press violate First Amendment? Norman Siegel says suit should be filed https://t.co/eIsI7T51v9 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

Will delaying the exam, adding training help Arizona Summit students pass the bar? https://t.co/Ns19vIuy9E http://pic.twitter.com/MDYZjsKLRI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

How to host a networking event that actually brings in business (podcast) https://t.co/HVKBkyVD7E http://pic.twitter.com/dWDDiTsBNT — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

Upload to file-sharing site was like leaving legal file on a bench, judge says; privilege is waived https://t.co/KsHJ1YA0KO http://pic.twitter.com/2KvmXGmlho — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

Alexa’s responses to customers are protected by the First Amendment, Amazon argues in murder case https://t.co/vWy15bn6kS http://pic.twitter.com/DEEIk8pVIC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2017

In Response To Rising Biased Rhetoric, Muslims Run For Office First-time candidates are seeking offices across the country. And several nonprofits are helping American Muslims get involved in the political process. Read more on NPR

'People's Court' Judge Joseph Wapner Dies At 97 The People's Court was one of the biggest hits among syndicated reality TV shows. Judge Joseph Wapner was joined on the show by real-life bailiff Rusty Burrell and host Doug Llewellyn. Read more on NPR

Watch: @JeannieSuk , "Hiding in Plain Sight" https://t.co/06JoAoNbR9 #hlssocialjusticelectures — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 27, 2017

When Mexican Deportees Return To A Country They Hardly Know Tania Mendoza left Mexico for the U.S. when she was a toddler. She lived almost her whole life and started a family there. But in 2010 she was deported back to a country she had never really lived in. Read more on NPR

ABA scores wins on attorney-client privilege and independence of the legal profession https://t.co/vqMYYPREGB http://pic.twitter.com/owKW2KUzqr — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 26, 2017

. @HarvardLegalAid takes foreclosure fight to Mass. Supreme Judicial Court https://t.co/JY1Tjb9ITf http://pic.twitter.com/Hh0EWaW1nF — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 26, 2017

North Carolina Law Makes Facebook A Felony For Former Sex Offenders North Carolina has a law banning sex offenders from social media. The state says sex offenders use sites to find future child victims. The court will decide if this is constitutional. Read more on NPR

HLS students excel at national gender identity moot court competition https://t.co/joaVx2Mznl http://pic.twitter.com/7tEG5LjdS2 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 26, 2017

HLS and @medialab launch innovative course on the legal & technical dynamics of the digital world https://t.co/iS0UVM52Gx @BKCHarvard — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 25, 2017

Illinois Legal Aid Online earns praise as the best website of its kind in the country https://t.co/U13QkOjFxd http://pic.twitter.com/1zQStpLpLV — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 25, 2017

A setback for transgender rights with a silver lining: @NoahRFeldman via @BV https://t.co/e9cIM8rQMq — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 25, 2017

Race And The Controversial History Of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws Historian Caroline Light says "stand your ground" laws were written for white, heterosexual, property-owning men. What happens when other people take up arms, in defense against white supremacists? Read more on NPR

Iran terror victims receive first payments; will this affect foreign immunity? https://t.co/c2jEzuYRU9 http://pic.twitter.com/fjQbhme3Yf — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 25, 2017

Khizr Khan, LL.M. ’86, reluctant activist https://t.co/OMS7J9gRuF — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 25, 2017

Los Angeles Officials To ICE: Stop Identifying Yourselves As Police The mayor of Los Angeles co-signed a letter to the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency requesting that its agents not identify themselves as "police" during operations in the city. Read more on NPR

My J-Term on Capitol Hill https://t.co/oNGPmlX7uA — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 24, 2017

The psychology of color found in this month's Your ABA section, revealed. Follow us at https://t.co/XlTxf4t9EZ to read more. http://pic.twitter.com/2YhxOgHWKp — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 24, 2017

Suspect In Kansas Shooting Faces Possible Hate Crime Charges A shooting that left a man dead in Kansas could be ruled a hate crime. Two men from India and a local man who tried to intervene were shot by a man who reportedly thought he was shooting people from the Middle East. Read more on NPR

Suspended judge is reinstated after acquittal in hot-car death of his son https://t.co/m6VZmrNhro — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 24, 2017

Lawyers quickly spar over attorney fees in concussion litigation https://t.co/TLSbDH7dVT — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 24, 2017

TODAY: final deadline for Summer Fellow applications! Come work/play/hustle/hang with us this summer in Cambridge: https://t.co/AdLUJfpr6E — Library Innovation (@HarvardLIL) February 24, 2017

5th Circuit tosses challenge to Texas law banning the harboring of immigrants here illegally https://t.co/RWRTa9o8CJ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 24, 2017

Judge allows one prior accuser to testify in Cosby sexual assault trial https://t.co/rAK44EHaKi — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 24, 2017

Syrian refugees in Jordan lacking documentation stuck in legal limbo https://t.co/36I7Q9HRbg — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 24, 2017

White House Asked FBI To Publicly Refute Reports Trump Associates Had Russia Contacts Director James Comey refused to publicly respond to the media reports even as he dismissed them privately, a senior administration official says. The official says the FBI initiated the discussion. Read more on NPR

Latham’s revenue in 2016 is the highest ever for a law firm; equity partner profits top $3M https://t.co/eNq9tJaxYi — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 24, 2017