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Court Says Jury Can't Strip Mongols Biker Club Of Its Trademarked Logo Federal prosecutors say the Mongols are a criminal operation and that their logo is central to their outlaw identity. But a judge ruled that the symbol is constitutionally protected. Read more on NPR

“Who are your colleagues?” asked Peter Roberts, a private practice management consultant from Washington state at a Thursday panel at #ABATechshow in #Chicago . “That’s the first question you have to ask yourself.” https://t.co/HtRvJI89FP #ABATechshow2019 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

Join us on 3/9 at @Harvard_Law for the Food Justice Symposium for engaging conversation about the #foodeconomy #foodwaste #localfood #foodjustice #labor and more! RSVP today to attend! pic.twitter.com/BCJdFHU9kj — FLPC@HLS (@HarvardFLPC) February 26, 2019

During a panel at #ABATechshow2019 on Thursday, Sherri Davidoff told the audience: “The most effective things in cybersecurity are free.” https://t.co/FJmflVxpPF @ABATECHSHOW #abatechshow #cybersecurity pic.twitter.com/VG4hi5kjX9 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

Ed Walters, CEO of legal research company Fastcase at #ABATechshow in #Chicago : There’s “no pixie dust, no unicorns, no razzle-dazzle,” he says. “Think of [AI] as tools that accomplish tasks.” https://t.co/71PCVuNdYq #ABATechshow2019 #ArtificialIntelligence pic.twitter.com/TMOipUanlw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

At least eight #theater companies throughout the United States have canceled productions of #ToKillaMockingbird because of litigation threats from the producer of a newer version of the play on #Broadway . https://t.co/NQaphgehVj #HarperLee pic.twitter.com/XqlVj71GfT — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

You know him as the first black U.S. president. Barack #Obama earned his JD from #Harvard , where he became the first black president of the Harvard Law Review. Read more at https://t.co/chxNNyYeSp ! #blackhistorymonth @BarackObama @Harvard @Harvard_Law @HarvLRev pic.twitter.com/Vx92gWjzMF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

Last visual note of the day! Enhance your social media presence with @EHGLawFirm and @ZaviehLaw | sponsored by @casetext pic.twitter.com/Fn9VlOe4sT — ABATECHSHOW (@ABATECHSHOW) February 28, 2019

We see a room full of potential 2019 @LegalRebels at @legalhackCHI 's annual #abatechshow meetup at @SkaddenArps . Nominate your favorite change makers here: https://t.co/w1Grt7hvra #legalinnovation #legaltech #legalhackchi pic.twitter.com/bDxRmTNyXK — Ctr for Innovation (@ABAInnovation) March 1, 2019

Every year, we explore the expo at the ABA Techshow and pick out the most creative vendor giveaways to feature in our Best Techshow Swag gallery. Check out what’s available this year! https://t.co/Do8adtIJdw #ABATechshow #ABATechshow2019 #chicago #gallery #swag pic.twitter.com/eU1N3A67n8 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

JurisBytes won the 2019 #StartupAlley competition at #ABATechshow2019 on Wednesday. "For this to be our first trade show, it's very exciting for all of us," says Ryan Mullis, founder and CEO of #JurisBytes . https://t.co/xTW820Dld9 pic.twitter.com/nRaaBCz4Rn — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

“If you’re going to buy a drone, you have a duty to interact with the federal government,” said Kenton Brice, a federally registered drone pilot, at the ABA Techshow 2019 in Chicago. https://t.co/45EFNe2pWQ #ABATechshow #ABATechshow2019 #chicago — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

A question mark at the end of a #tweet by actor #JamesWoods gave him protection in a defamation suit by a Bernie Sanders supporter. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the question was not defamatory under #Ohio ’s innocent construction rule. https://t.co/DbhaWvStH5 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

The legal profession must stop pretending the proverbial emperor is wearing clothes. As a community, we can create emotionally safe spaces to discuss and seek treatment for a mental illness without stigmatized, writes @SRMHughes . https://t.co/gTgVtQOhdi #YourVoice pic.twitter.com/pXuKVnJ6ff — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

A federal appeals court has upheld all but $2.96 million of a nearly $11 million federal jury award obtained by a whistleblowing former general counsel of Bio-Rad Laboratories. https://t.co/S1ro36Lxac #TrialsandLitigation #9thCircuit #whistleblower — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) March 1, 2019

Judge Bernice Bouie Donald of the #6thCircuit is the chair of the #ABA Center for Human Rights @chr_aba . She says the center is a living legacy of its founder, Jerry Shestack, a veteran of #civilrights and human rights struggles, and an @ABAesq legend. https://t.co/Ht5n325qF3 pic.twitter.com/S0Elg8IqDv — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Journalists Who Reported On A Cardinal's Sex Abuse Verdict Could Face Jail Time More than 100 notices have been sent to reporters and media organizations for breaching a judge's suppression order in the trial of Australian Cardinal George Pell. Read more on NPR

The #FloridaBar has opened an ethics investigation of a #Republican congressman over a tweet he posted about President Donald #Trump ’s former lawyer Michael #Cohen before his testimony to Congress. https://t.co/J1Grn3Qtky pic.twitter.com/KUU2EuOFXh — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

A drug court defendant in #Washington state is entitled to a new #sentencing hearing because the judge showed “personal animosity,” a state appeals court has ruled. https://t.co/6RaCPustec pic.twitter.com/7iVOw51pR8 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

It's the last day of the month! Have you read our January-February cover feature? You won't want to miss out on this compelling article. https://t.co/8Jp1Rn9Hk7 #magazine #cover — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Rep. Eric Swalwell: 'There Is At Least One Indictment Waiting For President Trump' NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and member of the House Intelligence Committee, about whether he believes President Trump is complicit in Michael Cohen's crimes. Read more on NPR

Solos and small firms need to prepare for death and disaster. https://t.co/Y0N2YhQxBI #ABATechshow #ABATechshow2019 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Loretta Lynch has used her #Harvard law degree to pursue many avenues. She was the first female African-American #attorneygeneral , nominated under President Barack #Obama . Read more at https://t.co/chxNNyYeSp ! #blackhistorymonth @AGLynch @Harvard @Harvard_Law @BarackObama pic.twitter.com/NlTAjtEsVY — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Veterans Legal Clinic students argue case before federal court of appeals https://t.co/Uih6HUrnt2 @LSCatHarvardLaw pic.twitter.com/Xed0dB091X — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2019

How to avoid security risks without going broke. https://t.co/QqryjUqnVw #ABATechshow #ABATechshow2019 #cybersecurity @ABATECHSHOW — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

How Michael Cohen's Testimony Could Affect President Trump's Legal Position NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Barbara McQuade, a law professor at the University of Michigan and former U.S. attorney, about Michael's Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight Committee. Read more on NPR

Today @HSUSKittyBlock , President & CEO of @HumaneSociety , was at HLS for a lunch talk as part of Animal Law Week, sponsored by the Harvard Animal Law Society and @WLAHarvard . Tomorrow is the final event, learn more here! https://t.co/B07syjmhuG @AnimalLawHLS pic.twitter.com/IhkrkObLUV — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2019

Artificial intelligence isn't a magical unicorn: It's a powerful tool lawyers are already wielding. https://t.co/71PCVuNdYq #ABATechshow #ABATechshow2019 #ArtificialIntelligence @ABATECHSHOW — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

At least 8 theaters drop "Mockingbird" productions after producer of newer play threatens suit. https://t.co/BvaerbhRHn #theater #IntellectualPropertyLaw #ToKillaMockingbird — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

In light of #FairUseWeek , we're highlighting copyright & fair use articles from new and old issues of JOLT. (thread) — Harvard JOLT (@HarvardJOLT) February 27, 2019

Check out this year's best Techshow swag in our gallery! https://t.co/ppBjhzHsWQ #ABATechshow #ABATechshow2019 #swag #gallery pic.twitter.com/0aP5nwUJqb — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Former general counsel's award of nearly $8M upheld; he claimed he was fired for whistleblowing. https://t.co/IOzarCFIbG #TrialsandLitigation #9thCircuit — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Sweden Arrests Suspected Russian Spy The suspect was allegedly recruited by a Russian intelligence officer and engaged in criminal activity since 2017, the Swedish Security Service says. Read more on NPR

Israel's Attorney General Moves To Indict Netanyahu On Corruption Charges It's a major blow to the long-serving prime minister, who faces charges that include bribery. However, he still has a chance to hold off any indictment during a court hearing. Read more on NPR

Is a tweeted question defamatory? 6th Circuit rules for James Woods over Nazi salute tweet. https://t.co/Y6uBvjKahV #Celebrities #JamesWoods #6thCircuit — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Want to fly a drone? You have to play by the rules. https://t.co/8xcFS71Jve #ABATechshow #ABATechshow2019 #drone @ABATECHSHOW @jtashea — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

A new generation of HLS Scholars is focused on improving the criminal justice system https://t.co/ICBkU7WVv8 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2019

Texting app wins ABA Techshow's Startup Alley. https://t.co/4MFs4ChGyx #ABATechshow2019 #ABATechshow @ABATECHSHOW @BytesJuris — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

ABA Center for Human Rights is a living legacy of its founder, says 6th Circuit Judge Bernice Bouie Donald. https://t.co/znIrS7R2ny @chr_aba #ABAAbroad #6thCircuit — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Lawyers with depression can still zealously represent clients while embracing their humanity. https://t.co/qNmriN7gof #YourVoice @SRMHughes — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Congressman's Cohen tweet leads to Florida Bar probe. https://t.co/a9nsAPFr51 @TheFlaBar #LegalEthics #MichaelCohen #FloridaBar — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Judge used expletives and said defendant was "just a criminal," meriting new sentence, court says. https://t.co/LSUVK0Z9s3 #Judiciary #CriminalJustice #Washington — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Jameyanne Fuller ’19, who was born blind, applied to law school with the goal of becoming a disability rights lawyer. But in her first year property class, Fuller heard about space law, a field she hadn’t even known existed https://t.co/KyVVK2V8CS — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2019

Executing Someone With Dementia Might Violate Constitution, Justices Say A convicted murderer developed dementia while on Death Row. The Supreme Court blocked his execution for now, asking a lower court to determine whether the man understands why he is being put to death. Read more on NPR

How Cohen's Testimony Could Affect Trump Legally NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley about whether Michael Cohen's testimony could affect President Trump legally. Read more on NPR

Trump Responds To Cohen's Testimony President Trump has responded to Michael Cohen's testimony. The former Trump lawyer called the president a "con man" and a "racist." Read more on NPR

Federal Judge Orders Texas To End Purge Of 98,000 People From Voter Rolls Texas officials later acknowledged that their list wrongly contained the names of U.S. citizens. The judge criticized what he called the state's threatening letters to suspect voters. Read more on NPR

A lawyer and his wife, a judge in #NewYorkCity , can’t pursue a #libel suit against the publisher of the #NewYorkPost and two other defendants, according to a New York appeals court. https://t.co/ZEaWNP2QhW pic.twitter.com/TOU9AJUeh0 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh joined with #SupremeCourt liberals on Wednesday in ruling for an #Idaho inmate who claimed ineffective assistance by his lawyer. https://t.co/K4CUAk0P0m pic.twitter.com/lcRMzzoN8x — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

A look inside our newest building! https://t.co/9A4Y1krT1O — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) February 28, 2019

The #EighthAmendment 's ban on cruel and unusual punishment bars the execution of an inmate with dementia if he is unable to form a rational understanding of the reasons for his death sentence, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled. https://t.co/FSCsUkdA08 #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/obAQ4TibdF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Paulette Brown was the first female black president of @ABAesq , taking office in 2015. She is currently a senior partner at #LockeLord in New Jersey. Read more at https://t.co/chxNNyYeSp ! #blackhistorymonth @brown4lawyers @LockeLord #ABA pic.twitter.com/6JWCtNmydN — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

The Florida Bar is seeking the emergency suspension of a lawyer who attacked opposing counsel on #socialmedia , leading one of the targeted lawyers to obtain an injunction against stalking and the other to file a libel suit. https://t.co/VYDtkXZsNp #LegalEthics #FloridaBar pic.twitter.com/LcNiQfOgfH — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

Thomson Reuters has released Thomson Reuters #Panoramic , a product geared toward large and midsize law firms to help them budget, plan for and manage matters in real time. https://t.co/4U7wKLnBUm #ThomsonReuters #legaltechnology @thomsonreuters pic.twitter.com/a8VU9unz5C — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

#FloridaCoastal School of Law, the last of three for-profit InfiLaw schools to remain open, has asked that the court dismiss, with prejudice, its lawsuit against the #AmericanBarAssociation , with the parties agreeing to bear their own costs and fees. https://t.co/SG4f0L2kwD #ABA pic.twitter.com/4SwPyXhGe3 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 28, 2019

The #PennsylvaniaSupremeCourt has suspended a #Harrisburg lawyer who was found in contempt of court after he blamed a missed court appearance on car troubles but was unable to provide his #mechanic ’s full name or proof of payment. https://t.co/wvOVLx1h5e pic.twitter.com/MVlgjCUSTQ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2019

Even with the uncertainty, five and a half years in, Kyle Ingram, who’s based in Washington, D.C., is determined to get through the 10 years of repayment and have his #debt forgiven. “I’m all in on this public service loan forgiveness." https://t.co/KzF1j19a2F #studentloans #PSLF pic.twitter.com/4xTShgnOLZ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2019

President Donald #Trump ’s former lawyer Michael Cohen says in prepared congressional testimony that Trump was aware of #WikiLeaks ’ plans to release hacked #Democratic emails. https://t.co/a1ayktHA23 pic.twitter.com/tdQPre7sjP — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2019

From the #magazine : This single mother of 5 overcame a lifetime of obstacles to become a lawyer. https://t.co/I2fNg0Bp9a #OpeningStatements #10Questions — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2019

For #blackhistorymonth , today we are recognizing @EricHolder Jr. Under President @BillClinton , Holder became the first black deputy #attorneygeneral . More than 10 years later, Holder was sworn in as the first black attorney general. Read more at https://t.co/chxNNyYeSp ! pic.twitter.com/qh9R0EF8Lv — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) February 27, 2019