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A #Russian scientist working at a remote research station in #Antarctica has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a colleague in the chest. https://t.co/mQf1PxQjNK — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) November 1, 2018

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Have specific questions for us about the application? Join J.D. Admissions during our online office hours this Saturday, November 3rd at 3:00PM Eastern! https://t.co/GYPjDUGt69 — HLS J.D. Admissions (@hlsadmissions) October 31, 2018

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#Mueller refers to #FBI claims that women were offered money to discredit him. https://t.co/Owg0zwkyk2 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) November 1, 2018

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What is your most memorable civil #wedding ceremony story? Tell us about it in this week's #QuestionoftheWeek ! https://t.co/rWAdBylfXN — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) November 1, 2018

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“What our paper is trying to get at is we have this moment in time to be thinking critically about this and try to get buy-in and change attitudes from the top down,” says Lesley Wexler, an author of “ #MeToo , Time’s Up and Theories of Justice.” https://t.co/wqo15KheYs — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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Cops in this Pennsylvania county claim sex workers with cellphones possess ‘instruments of crime’ https://t.co/6tvGPehRLB pic.twitter.com/6Y8G1w9zCC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

Harvard_Law

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#HappyHalloween from whatever this is we captured hanging out in the library 🤔👻 @hlslib pic.twitter.com/iF9Ds8o01r — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 31, 2018

NPR News: Pot Is Now Legal In Canada. But Admitting To Using It Can Get You Banned From The U.S.

Pot Is Now Legal In Canada. But Admitting To Using It Can Get You Banned From The U.S. Canadians say they are being asked at the U.S. border whether they have ever used marijuana. Some were surprised at the result. Read more on NPR

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Harvard Library Innovation Lab's Caselaw Access Project launches API and bulk data service providing free access to 360 years of American court cases https://t.co/TvOqVzOf5Y @HarvardLIL @caselawaccess — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 31, 2018

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Judge sentences ex-magistrate to life in prison, then grants him a new trial as ‘13th juror’ https://t.co/rM5T1ap3Or pic.twitter.com/tubaKMzVvH — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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Spend the 2019-2020 academic year as a fellow with us @bkcharvard ! Seeking changemakers to join our vibrant community of research + practice and tackle the biggest challenges presented by the Internet. Apply by Jan 18! https://t.co/1CrI4V3XJz — Berkman Klein Center 👻 for Internet & Society (@BKCHarvard) October 30, 2018

NPR News: Is The Supreme Court The 'Most Dangerous Branch' Of Government?

Is The Supreme Court The 'Most Dangerous Branch' Of Government? Author David A. Kaplan warns that the court is becoming increasingly polarized — and influential: "Why should nine unelected, unaccountable judges dictate so much policy in the country?" Read more on NPR

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Antarctica scientist accused of stabbing colleague; possible motive is spoiled book endings https://t.co/AWyhqI5ZTE pic.twitter.com/I79K22GZu1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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These justices maintained a lifelong friendship, despite a rejected marriage offer, author reveals https://t.co/Etunfc1NJ9 pic.twitter.com/Kbp1Bzto5w — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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#QuestionoftheWeek : What's your most memorable civil #wedding ceremony story? #QOTW @AkronCourts https://t.co/ScS2lbalO1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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What’s your most memorable civil wedding ceremony story? https://t.co/H9IFwFebwV pic.twitter.com/D6ebUrYZJP — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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At HLS, panelists—including @Vermeullarmine —explore the topic of the common good from the viewpoints of Christian philosophy, black cultural history, and political theory https://t.co/cjwscUx7Qg @ThomisticInst ⁩ — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 31, 2018

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Former Penn State general counsel cleared of ethics violations in Sandusky investigation https://t.co/8DhD12kQxu pic.twitter.com/jEnQLpg19P — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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Mueller refers to FBI claims that women were offered money to discredit him https://t.co/po5NIEo7BQ pic.twitter.com/61W22E5yWl — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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From the #November magazine: #SCOTUS to consider challenge to #cypres remedies to settle class action. #SupremeCourtReport https://t.co/1oKBGWFI9K — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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Boo! If law school isn't scary enough, there are still a couple spots open in today's 5pm Haunted HLSL tour! Sign up at https://t.co/08NKP6fVZD — Harvard Law Library (@hlslib) October 31, 2018

NPR News: Former Trump White House Aide On Ending Birthright Citizenship

Former Trump White House Aide On Ending Birthright Citizenship Former Trump White House communications staffer Michael Anton talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about President Trump's claim that he wants to end birthright citizenship. Read more on NPR

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Can restorative justice bring healing in sexual misconduct cases? https://t.co/E2B9rtd65c pic.twitter.com/8UU5GiXvfn — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

NPR News: A Supreme Marriage Proposal

A Supreme Marriage Proposal The story of the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist's marriage proposal to a Stanford Law School classmate in the early 1950s has been unknown even to friends, colleagues and family — until now. Read more on NPR

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“A project like this should be unnecessary,” said Andrew Ziegler, director of the Library Innovation Lab. “But many states are still putting stuff in books first.” https://t.co/0O8raOTBsc — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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Jeff Norris of HBR Consulting and Greg Inge of CQR Consulting write about how to rethink your law firm's IT disaster #recovery strategy in the latest #YourVoice essay. https://t.co/jRWpWzv7gO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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Kind of a big deal: All of US Caselaw (360 years worth of it!) is now available online for free at https://t.co/ugAA2ZWnbZ https://t.co/jDNeaukzyT — Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society 👻 (@BKCHarvard) October 29, 2018

NPR News: Legal Scholars Doubt Trump Can End Birthright Citizenship With An Order

Legal Scholars Doubt Trump Can End Birthright Citizenship With An Order President Trump is floating a new tactic in his immigration crackdown — he wants to end the right to citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to noncitizens. Few legal experts believe it can be done. Read more on NPR

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#SCOTUS case on #cypres awards could have an enormous impact on class action suits, says Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the #UniversityofCalifornia at #Berkeley School of Law. https://t.co/oqohIf8U0f — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2018

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A judge in Durham, #NorthCarolina , said he will end his routine practice of shackling #juveniles in his courtroom, who can be as young as 6 years old. https://t.co/CDAY6oDCx4 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

NPR News: Legal Scholars Doubt Trump Can End Birthright Citizenship With An Order

Legal Scholars Doubt Trump Can End Birthright Citizenship With An Order President Trump is floating a new tactic in his immigration crackdown - he wants to end the right to citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to non-citizens. Few legal experts believe it can be done. Read more on NPR

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President #DonaldTrump says he will sign an #executiveorder ending #citizenship for children born in the United States to noncitizens and unauthorized #immigrants . https://t.co/NPZen1cku1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Valpo law school closing; teach-out plan in the works https://t.co/xTBF4eNeYr pic.twitter.com/zI6O61pZAK — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Judge orders detention of public defender for ‘acting like I’m some kind of idiot’ https://t.co/eH7ZQXDPPN pic.twitter.com/3EQUUIH0XQ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

NPR News: Mueller's Office Refers Alleged Scheme Involving Harassment Claim To FBI

Mueller's Office Refers Alleged Scheme Involving Harassment Claim To FBI Special counsel Robert Mueller's office has referred to the FBI an alleged scheme involving a purported offer to pay a woman to make false sexual misconduct allegations against Mueller. News organizations including NPR received unverified claims about the alleged scheme which have not been possible to substantiate. Read more on NPR

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In arguing for leniency, lawyers point to Trump rhetoric for man convicted in plot to kill Muslims https://t.co/ZegHdKN5QU pic.twitter.com/CmGc6MT6XC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Suit alleges Trump endorsements misled consumers and defrauded investors https://t.co/DBWZuWhyIV pic.twitter.com/KD98K7TZm7 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Fastcase can bring copyright suit against Casemaker, 11th Circuit rules https://t.co/ocEr2DBP5p pic.twitter.com/8Lk1iHCdlY — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

Harvard_Law

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Restaurants have strict standards to protect customers. Should social media companies? @zittrain weighs in on @cbcradio https://t.co/iYWQgxga6J — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 30, 2018

NPR News: Mueller's Office Notifies FBI Of Alleged Scheme Involving Harassment Claim

Mueller's Office Notifies FBI Of Alleged Scheme Involving Harassment Claim News organizations including NPR have received information about claims related to the alleged scheme that have so far proven impossible to verify. Read more on NPR

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With new rules, legally fixing consumer electronics just got easier https://t.co/1nYB8oEkas pic.twitter.com/ibXa7Y4Wwx — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

NPR News: Trump Suggests He'll Give Written Answers To Mueller, Make More News After Election

Trump Suggests He'll Give Written Answers To Mueller, Make More News After Election The president renewed his complaints to Fox News that the special counsel investigation is baseless and denied that his campaign conspired with the Russian attack on the 2016 election. Read more on NPR

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Retired Justice Kennedy says civic dialogue has reached ‘a low point’ https://t.co/rRUdk9a3vA pic.twitter.com/XHiAlvLf3i — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Ohio lawyers in romantic relationship get stayed suspension for discussing client confidences https://t.co/rN9Oe9ItXz pic.twitter.com/n6dm9uoAmX — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Trump says he will sign order ending birthright citizenship for some; would it be constitutional? https://t.co/wUeqq4W6Sp pic.twitter.com/rdqFFxREc4 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

NPR News: Trump Says He Will Void Birthright Citizenship Law Through Executive Order

Trump Says He Will Void Birthright Citizenship Law Through Executive Order "It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. Guess what? You don't," Trump said, in a recent interview. Read more on NPR

NPR News: The State We're In: Sexual Harassment Laws

The State We're In: Sexual Harassment Laws #MeToo legislation has stalled in Congress, but there’s a lot happening at the state level. Read more on NPR

Harvard_Law

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In 'Network Propaganda,' @BKCHarvard researchers take a closer look at media and American politics https://t.co/s3v4cXC1YG — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 30, 2018

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Caselaw Access Project gives free access to 360 years of American court cases https://t.co/pFNF01OYcQ pic.twitter.com/JG1Iazj3Wt — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Judge will end routine courtroom shackling of juveniles in detention, who can be as young as 6 https://t.co/bCUWr4UmGb pic.twitter.com/VPEtuacy5L — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Chemerinsky: The future of cy pres awards https://t.co/CmobCGMAPO pic.twitter.com/xBTlKjl5Mu — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Rethink your law firm’s IT disaster recovery strategy https://t.co/eLp7yNbPwM pic.twitter.com/O5NomIRl2c — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Janice P. Brown of the #BrownLawGroup , talks to #ABAJournal Senior Writer Stephanie Francis Ward about how to convince clients you're worth the cost in the latest #AskedandAnswered podcast. https://t.co/2ot21IDA7w pic.twitter.com/owW9YVn4NA — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Watch @hlslib Book Talk with @CassSunstein on "The Cost-Benefit Revolution" https://t.co/jm44KVeDZu — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 30, 2018

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A judge in #NewYorkCity has refused to allow former #TheApprentice contestant Summer Zervos to obtain information about other women who have accused President #Trump of inappropriate sexual conduct. https://t.co/fHMCFTGFAc pic.twitter.com/TaVj8cUfK9 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2018

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Are you a fan of "The #JerrySpringer Show"? He now has plans to take the #bench on a #syndicated TV show next year called #JudgeJerry . https://t.co/8Np2UOkvBT pic.twitter.com/zpQJvb8ouw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2018

NPR News: Man Accused Of Sending Pipe Bombs To Trump Critics Makes First Court Appearance

Man Accused Of Sending Pipe Bombs To Trump Critics Makes First Court Appearance The Florida man accused of sending package bombs to high-profile Democrats, CNN, and critics of President Trump made his first appearance in court on Monday. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Suspect In Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Makes First Court Appearance

Suspect In Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Makes First Court Appearance Robert Bowers, the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, appeared before a federal magistrate Monday. He's been charged with 29 federal counts in connection with the shooting that left 11 dead. Read more on NPR

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Judge tosses stalking charges against man whose case was described as ‘gardening while black’ https://t.co/KsI2850593 pic.twitter.com/unDjrfVZki — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2018

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#Detroit judge tosses stalking #charges against man whose case was described as #gardeningwhileblack . https://t.co/z4YOKEtuV1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2018

NPR News: Killing Of 2 At Kentucky Supermarket Is Being Investigated As Hate Crime

Killing Of 2 At Kentucky Supermarket Is Being Investigated As Hate Crime The police chief of Jeffersontown, Ky., says the attack was racially motivated, and federal prosecutors say they're investigating whether the murders are hate crimes. Read more on NPR

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Cartoon Caption: Good vs. evil—what choice will this lawyer make? Send us your best caption! #cartooncaptioncontest #november https://t.co/JhaV6Bf7Vq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2018

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Today we’re excited to launch the Caselaw Access Project (CAP) API and bulk data service, which puts the full corpus of published U.S. case law online for anyone to access for free at https://t.co/VMYgmv5zTJ . https://t.co/6ayaAqfH3q @hlslib @BKCHarvard @HarvardLibrary pic.twitter.com/VBneysuRZI — lil (library innovation lab) (@HarvardLIL) October 29, 2018

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Sotomayor expresses ‘deep concern’ about failure to preserve tape in appeal hinging on one word https://t.co/3t8C5boiAY pic.twitter.com/vadiZvJmmH — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2018