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Commercial landlords increasingly found liable for actions of rogue tenants who sell counterfeit goods. https://t.co/XoRuHKsiLB #NationalPulse — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 31, 2019

Former DOJ Official On Why She Thinks Domestic Terrorism Should Be A Federal Crime NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Mary McCord, former Justice Department official, about why McCord believes Congress should make domestic terrorism a federal crime. Read more on NPR

Unprecedented: The Right To Offend (Rebroadcast) Which publication gave us our "right to lampoon"? Hustler Magazine. Read more on NPR

Jailing And Fining Chelsea Manning Constitutes Torture, Top U.N. Official Says Nils Melzer, the United Nations special rapporteur on torture, says detaining and fining Manning with the aim of coercing her to testify runs afoul of U.S. international human rights obligations. Read more on NPR

Faculty books for your 2020 reading list 📖 https://t.co/KQ1aIzFEo1 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 31, 2019

Heidi K. Brown: We can be smart, ambitious and accomplished members of the legal profession without being jerks. https://t.co/0SjwnnFbxS @introvertlawyer #practicematters #advocacy — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 31, 2019

Facing Financial Misconduct Trial, Ex-Nissan Chief Flees Japan For Lebanon Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is taking refuge in Lebanon. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post Tokyo Bureau Chief Simon Denyer about what has happened since Ghosn's 2018 arrest. Read more on NPR

In Los Angeles, Number Of Homeless Homicide Victims Rising Homelessness in Los Angeles is becoming more dangerous. One percent of LA's population lives on the streets or in shelters, but in 2019, homeless people made up about 17% of its homicide victims. Read more on NPR

News Brief: Hanukkah Stabbing, China Threat, Australian Wildfires Federal hate crime charges are filed against Hanukkah stabbing suspect. Justice Department says China poses a continuing danger to national security. And, Australians grapple with ongoing brush fires. Read more on NPR

DOJ's Attempts To Fight Chinese Espionage Get Little Attention The Mueller investigation and the impeachment inquiry dominated headlines in 2019 — overshadowing the Justice Department's efforts on another national security front: combating Chinese espionage. Read more on NPR

In this new episode of #AskedandAnswered , @riparashidCTI of Culture at Work talks to the ABA Journal’s @sfw70II about how can firms keep female and minority lawyers from leaving and the potentially high cost if and when they depart. https://t.co/37EYjUEccT #podcast @LegalTalkNet — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 31, 2019

West Virginia Governor Approves Firing All Cadets Who Posed In Nazi-Like Salute Photo "As I said from the beginning, I condemn the photo of Basic Training Class 18 in the strongest possible terms," Gov. Jim Justice said, "This act needed to result in real consequences." Read more on NPR

Federal Judge Dismisses Former White House Aide's Lawsuit Over Congressional Subpoena The judge found former deputy national security adviser Charles Kupperman is no longer caught between conflicting demands of two branches of government "and lacks any personal stake in the outcome." Read more on NPR

Year in Review: Looking for a new listen? We've picked our favorite 2019 episodes from each of the ABA Journal's three podcasts! https://t.co/QPr7GhdZ0T #askedandanswered #modernlawlibrary #legalrebels @sfw70II @BooksforLawyers @LegalRebels — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 30, 2019

Changing The Game? The NCAA Opens The Door For Athletes To Profit (Rebroadcast) The ruling body has bowed to pressure from several states. Read more on NPR

Year in Review: Every year, we take a look at the stories that drove the most web traffic to https://t.co/GDoBodEbNv . In 2019, these were the articles that piqued the most interest. https://t.co/3eF1fT8hQI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 30, 2019

Chinese Researcher Who Created Gene-Edited Babies Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison He Jiankui announced in November 2018 that he had created the world's first gene-edited babies. Scientists are concerned about unintended side effects that could be passed down to future generations. Read more on NPR

Asked and Answered: The financial costs for firms when women and minority lawyers leave. Also, stay tuned in 2020, when we will be experimenting with the format of Asked and Answered! https://t.co/3B7K8ByiH2 #AskedandAnswered #podcast @LegalTalkNet @sfw70II @riparashidCTI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 30, 2019

Hanukkah Stabbing Suspect Has Mental Health Past, No Link To Hate Groups, Family Says The man facing attempted murder charges for a stabbing rampage north of New York City that left five people wounded as they celebrated Hanukkah was raised to respect all religions, his family says. Read more on NPR

Year in Review: This past year, we featured many in the legal field who are doing good work & paying it forward, including pro bono for veterans, fighting for prisoners' rights, & promoting literacy and advancing diversity. https://t.co/1eDSJMBrMA #ABA #MembersWhoInspire @ABAesq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 30, 2019

A look back at the 1819 Supreme Court case that paved the way for the modern administrative state https://t.co/cWZrY3TvtB — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 30, 2019

Year in Review: The ABA Governmental Affairs Office spent the last year working with ABA leadership, entities and grassroots advocates to advance the ABA’s position on policy issues affecting the rule of law and the legal profession. https://t.co/SHPSDTP4Ss @ABAesq @ABAGrassroots — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 30, 2019

Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis To Start Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer The Georgia congressman, who spent decades fighting racial discrimination, says he's mounting his biggest battle yet: stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis will stay in office as he undergoes treatment. Read more on NPR

Year in Review: "It’s hard to believe that 2019 is already drawing to a close. ... Here’s a round up of all of my columns from this past year, starting with January’s." https://t.co/kmK9RJqdaF #legaltech @nikiblack — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 29, 2019

New York Gov. Cuomo On Hanukkah Celebrations Stabbing NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about a stabbing attack at a Hanukkah party in Monsey, N.Y., that left five injured. Read more on NPR

Suspect Charged In Stabbing Attack At Rabbi's New York Home Police have arrested a man who is charged with attempted murder and burglary after a stabbing attack at a rabbi's home in New York. Read more on NPR

Year in Review: Between facial recognition, Facebook and state privacy laws, it was a busy year for law and technology. The ABA Journal takes a look back at 2019's biggest legal tech stories. https://t.co/kpfXnbFzCK #legaltech @victorli2000 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 29, 2019

“Ultimately, our questions define us: What we care about, what matters, and what we become.” https://t.co/6GUhvD2dag — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 29, 2019

The Louisiana Clinic At The Center Of Abortion Case Before Supreme Court Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport is challenging a 2014 state law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a local hospital in case of an emergency. Read more on NPR

Year in Review: It’s hard to believe that 2020 is right around the corner. Check out some of our favorite Instagram posts below, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did! https://t.co/gWEvKBAMwL — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 29, 2019

The Effects Of Alabama's Habitual Felony Offender Act NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks the ACLU's Beth Shelburne about the effects of Alabama's Habitual Felony Offender Act. Read more on NPR

Year in Review: From famous celebrity prenups to groundbreaking black lawyers to First Amendment milestones, the ABA Journal presents our favorite slideshow galleries from this year. Which gallery was your favorite? https://t.co/T7E2zmykRp — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 29, 2019

"The columns that I found most impactful were the ones that dug deeper, got personal and exposed the human side of the profession, and justice, itself—and sometimes they included a little humor, too. I hope you enjoy my picks." https://t.co/Kp5ZC6hH9J #YourVoice @bchavis — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 28, 2019

Gold Star Families Sue Defense Contractors, Alleging They Funded The Taliban Eight multinational corporations have been accused of making "protection payments" to terrorists, so that their businesses would be left alone. Read more on NPR

Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2019 was your favorite? Cast your vote by 11:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 31! https://t.co/hKXNFHJpl7 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 28, 2019

ICYMI: This year was unusual in #SCOTUS because the justices handed down only a few blockbuster decisions but then filled their docket with a stunning number of cases of potentially great significance to be decided in spring 2020. https://t.co/pJYjv14y8E @BerkeleyLaw #Chemerinsky — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 28, 2019

Year in Review: 14 success stories for ABA advocacy during the 116th Congress. https://t.co/3M0iRfqXjH #ABA @ABAesq @ABAGrassroots — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 27, 2019

Human rights seminar tackles barriers to women’s leadership https://t.co/0bwHOyk7Yr https://t.co/jIgOHEEqsr — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 27, 2019

Year in Review: A year-end roundup of law office technology, with Nicole Black of MyCase. https://t.co/tTgNqqwFCM #legaltech @nikiblack — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 27, 2019

'It Changed Our Lives': Banished Native Women Fight Tribal Leaders In Federal Court Banishment in Indian Country is usually used only for violent offenders. But in Utah, some tribal elders are suing in federal court after being banished for what they say are political reasons. Read more on NPR

Year in Review: The top 7 legal tech stories from the Journal in 2019. https://t.co/BeibO1Unme #legaltech @victorli2000 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 27, 2019

Year in Review: Check out our 8 favorite Instagram posts from this year! https://t.co/osTNZsN2cc — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 26, 2019

Watch: This year, in a historic first, an all-female team took home top honors at the Ames Moot Court Competition https://t.co/DqNVfTFZCR — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 26, 2019

1A Across America: How U.S. Cities Are Tackling The Affordable Housing Crisis (Rebroadcast) With rents at historic highs in many U.S. cities, some civic leaders bet that denser housing could be the fix. Read more on NPR

Of the many feature stories we’ve run this year, eight took the coveted top spot and were selected for the cover of our prestigious 100-plus-year-old magazine. Looking back, we want to know: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2019 was your favorite? https://t.co/0K7XUAPhiI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 26, 2019

Year in Review: Listen to our 10 favorite podcast episodes of 2019! https://t.co/QPr7GhdZ0T #askedandanswered #modernlawlibrary #legalrebels @BooksforLawyers @sfw70II @LegalRebels — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 26, 2019

Year in Review: Have you checked out the top 10 ABA Journal stories of 2019? You might be in for a surprise as to what made our list! https://t.co/EIWU9amhOm — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 26, 2019

Year in Review: Meet 11 ABA members who inspired us in 2019! https://t.co/b6uo032tjV #ABA #MembersWhoInspire @ABAesq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 26, 2019

Year in Review: Take a gander at our favorite 2019 slideshow galleries! https://t.co/HlXJw94dgf — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 26, 2019

Watch: Watch: Bryan Stevenson ’85 discusses the legacy of slavery and the vision behind creating the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and The Legacy Museum in Montgomery Alabama https://t.co/RTTDegYZhf — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 26, 2019

Judge Jay Zainey of the Eastern District of Louisiana and co-founder of SOLACE says: "We are again inviting everyone to participate in sharing a meal, comradery and collegiality over the Christmas and Hanukah seasons." For more info, email jayzainey@lasolace.org. @LouisianaBar pic.twitter.com/y17b8FQYBO — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 25, 2019

From our 2019 gift guide: This baseball is a great gift for a sports collector or for the judge or lawyer in your life who knows the preamble to the Constitution by heart. And on the other side of the ball are the scales of justice. https://t.co/WCKCr7J6aU pic.twitter.com/whbODVbyQY — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 25, 2019

From India to Greece, Denmark to Iran, the U.S. to Britain, these books will transport readers back in time and to the far corners of the globe. With a choice of fiction, poetry, essays and maxims, it won’t be difficult to find a book to suit any mood. https://t.co/B3At2loW6r pic.twitter.com/zkTcrmJKnu — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 24, 2019

Have you seen the ABA Journal's top 5 Your Voice columns of 2019? Check out Assistant Managing Editor Blair Chavis' top picks! https://t.co/geSlSiX9qy #YourVoice @bchavis — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 24, 2019

Here's another gift idea for lawyers: If you’re having a rough morning, then a glance at this mug can cheer you right up! And it can give you that boost of confidence you may need while prepping for a meeting with co-workers or a client before for a trial. https://t.co/GHL00kjapA pic.twitter.com/t1UkO7ZvSZ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 24, 2019

Last-minute shopping? Check out this gift idea from our 2019 Gifts for Lawyers guide gallery. If the lawyer in your life likes to write or needs small reminders of how great being in the legal field is, then a set of these funny pencils is a perfect gift. https://t.co/BMILRVgkqo pic.twitter.com/dL0LAuZm5u — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 24, 2019

Harvard Law School will be closed for Winter Break December 24 - January 1 ⛄️ pic.twitter.com/TsYqaFnPGz — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 24, 2019

From our 2019 Gifts for Lawyers guide: This solar phone charger is great for the lawyer on the go, whether you’re headed to meet with clients or on your way to court. You can even adjust it to hang over your briefcase. https://t.co/5C392kyYtZ pic.twitter.com/V0P4rawYGx — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 24, 2019

If you know a judge with a sweet tooth, then this gavel mold set can surely satisfy their cravings. And if they aren’t hungry for chocolate, the mold set is also suitable for making soap, molding butter and making ice cubes. https://t.co/qA0wXKr3wR pic.twitter.com/ln4RIXqhi2 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 23, 2019

Doing any last-minute holiday shopping? Check out this idea from our 2019 gift gallery: Perfect for law students, this notebook can help them organize their day. It’s a great way to show off personal style and keep track of important notes in one place. https://t.co/mmsZpMqUu1 pic.twitter.com/qvRR7BbWIK — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 23, 2019

For lawyers who are constantly on the go, this trifolding Bluetooth keyboard lets users enjoy creating and communicating across multiple platforms. With a compact and portable design, it makes the perfect gift for legal professionals who frequently travel. https://t.co/h1VRHfldpP pic.twitter.com/iaJrOUT6NF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 23, 2019

Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2019 was your favorite? Cast your vote by 11:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 31! https://t.co/XTwCoWOgxo — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 23, 2019

Chemerinsky: 2019 was all about setting up the blockbuster year 2020 promises to be. https://t.co/wyvvii2Fvq #SCOTUS @BerkeleyLaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 23, 2019

. @ABATECHSHOW will be here before we know it! Tune in to this #DigitalEdge with hosts @sharonnelsonesq and @jimcalloway to hear about the exciting 2020 conference topics from co-chairs @CatherineReach and @heidialexander . https://t.co/r4WQdS5IVK — Legal Talk Network (@LegalTalkNet) December 23, 2019

From our 2019 Gifts for Lawyers guide: Custom book art is as creative as it gets, and this piece will give the recipient a reason to smile. This would make a great gift for the holidays, passing the bar exam or just for that special lawyer in your life. https://t.co/Wpq7yNtGvK pic.twitter.com/MlQD7OdSHp — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 23, 2019

“Telling a story is one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience. It’s not by accident that the central mode of legal education in the United States is in stories," Martha Minow https://t.co/h9FSBbVyvf — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 23, 2019

Newly Obtained Emails Shed Light On U.S. Aid Delay To Ukraine NPR's Noel King talks to R. Jeffrey Smith of the Center for Public Integrity, which filed the Freedom of Information Act request regarding details about the aid delay to Ukraine. Read more on NPR

New Law Permits Military Members To Sue For Medical Malpractice U.S. troops have been barred from filing medical malpractice claims against the government. That's changed because of one dying Special Forces soldier and a lawyer who didn't know the odds. Read more on NPR

ICYMI: “Luge is not a good sport if you are afraid,” says Cameron Myler—a four-time Olympian. “On some tracks, the speeds get to more than 80 miles an hour. The fastest I’ve gone is about 87.” https://t.co/gOVjOZsaSO #MembersWhoInspire #ABA @amandasrobert @cameronmyler @ABAesq pic.twitter.com/32L9WZqpnb — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 23, 2019

ICYMI: The resignation of former U.S. Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., in October, after revealing pictures of her and a campaign staffer were made public online, sparked renewed public interest in revenge porn. https://t.co/Hd0moRivAd #FirstAmendment Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images pic.twitter.com/UytGWODDoL — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 22, 2019

13 People Shot At Chicago House Party Honoring A Man Killed By Gun Violence In April Chicago's mayor called the shootings "a terrible tragedy" and an "incredible act of cowardice." She urged witnesses to "overcome their fears and come forward with information" to help police. Read more on NPR

Scenes from the Torty's! pic.twitter.com/oy8GYUDFw0 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) December 22, 2019

ICYMI: "If nothing else, I want to join the chorus of voices pushing lawyers to expand their potential and embrace nontraditional, path-breaking opportunities." https://t.co/bzmOMfusrn @LawScribbler @jtashea #LawScribbler — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) December 22, 2019