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ICYMI: "I have listened to many of the oral arguments this term, and I found the two-minute introductions consistently to be clear and very well presented. I imagine that they often were helpful to the justices." https://t.co/rmO5CGHPg0 #COVID19 #SCOTUS @BerkeleyLaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) June 1, 2020

ICYMI: “The players have no interest in negotiating a second wave of cuts when they have already given back 50%, & they are the ones taking the primary health risk,” says Jeffrey Kessler, co-executive chairman of Winston & Strawn. https://t.co/bMKJOHy0r2 #MLB #COVID19 @lylemoran — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 31, 2020

Tensions Flare Near White House In Protests Sparked By George Floyd's Death Protesters in Washington, D.C., marched to the White House to protest the death of George Floyd in police custody, where they clashed with the Secret Service. Read more on NPR

Prosecutor In Freddie Gray Case Offers Lessons For Minneapolis NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Baltimore City state's attorney Marilyn Mosby about her decision to charge the officers responsible for the death of Freddie Gray in 2015. Read more on NPR

ICYMI: Do you need a human for the so-called human touch in lawyering, particularly when a big part of the job is convincing clients to be reasonable? Maybe not, say some people who created apps that may help accomplish tasks such tasks. https://t.co/sK2XZA17Xk #AskedandAnswered pic.twitter.com/9jsYoC5Eoh — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 31, 2020

Fairness is an issue in clearing low-level marijuana convictions. https://t.co/SUTordZAHu #NationalPulse — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 31, 2020

Trump Administration Blames Far-Left Extremists In George Floyd Protests Attorney General William Barr said peaceful protests were "hijacked by violent radical elements." President Trump blamed "Antifa and the radical left." Read more on NPR

The Latest On The White House Response To Ongoing Protests For George Floyd As protests raged across the country, President Trump accused rioters of being led by left-wing mobs. We take a look at what unfolded in the nation's capital overnight. Read more on NPR

A Look At Developments In Minnesota After Another Night Of Protests Minneapolis is the epicenter of protests that have spread across the country. See how the local community is responding to the curfew put in place after several days of unrest. Read more on NPR

George Floyd Protests Prompt Curfews, National Guard Deployments Across U.S Grief and outrage over the death of George Floyd have spread across the nation, and it shows no signs of abating. Read more on NPR

LA County Under State Of Emergency Amid Saturday's George Floyd Protests Officials in Minneapolis promised a stronger response to protests over the death of George Floyd as police and demonstrators across the nation continue to clash. Read more on NPR

ICYMI: "The first year of law school is an unforgettable rite of passage to becoming a lawyer. I get that. But this year, it’s more 'unforgettable' than usual. No one in my class at Northwestern ... expected to finish it this way." https://t.co/d3FSecnJcx #YourVoice #COVID19 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 31, 2020

How Police Training Has Evolved NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum, about the recent changes in police training and use of force. Read more on NPR

Two Americas: A Collision Of Protests Over Police Violence And A Pandemic With nationwide protests taking place amid a global pandemic and a strained economy, we're living in unprecedented times. It's also a moment where certain disparities are in full view. Read more on NPR

ICYMI: "There was no crime; there is no justification. This wasn’t a citizen’s arrest, and it wasn’t self-defense. It was indefensible," says the ABA Journal's Liane Jackson. https://t.co/YZoCzmOSSf #intersection #interalia @lianejackson1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 30, 2020

In her 'Last Lecture' to the Class of 2020, Clinical Professor Dehlia Umunna urges students to maintain an intense sense of gratitude https://t.co/VRn50eiiHf #HLS2020 pic.twitter.com/L241Qu2hBV — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) May 30, 2020

Minnesota To Deploy Record Guard Force To Contain Unrest Over Death Of George Floyd Gov. Tim Walz is fully mobilizing the state's National Guard — "an action that has never been taken in [the guard's] 164-year history" — to prepare for a fifth night of protests. Read more on NPR

ICYMI: “The claimant goes away, so that’s a very effective way of avoiding claims. That’s why you really need to work with someone who really understands your coverage and the risk.” https://t.co/oXWzBZTF91 #COVID19 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 30, 2020

Watch: Reflections of the Class of 2020 https://t.co/LlqiOCBwMx — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) May 30, 2020

Supreme Court Rejects Church's Challenge To California's Coronavirus Rules Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's liberal bloc in a 5-4 decision issued late Friday. The lawsuit had argued that the state's limits on attendance discriminated against religion. Read more on NPR

Facebook’s woes may have driven big firms away, but small firms and solos still see it as a great way to advertise. https://t.co/Ie5wfhJU0G #BusinessofLaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 30, 2020

As Protests For George Floyd Continue Nationwide, All Eyes Are On How Police Respond Images of a burning precinct in Minneapolis raised questions about police tactics during unrest. When emotions are running high, law enforcement has to decide when to stay — and when to go. Read more on NPR

Minnesota Attorney General On George Floyd Case, Protests NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Attorney General Keith Ellison about the death of George Floyd, the resulting protests and the arrest of the former officer on a murder charge. Read more on NPR

Philando Castile's Uncle On Bridging The Gap Between Community, Police After his nephew was killed by police in 2016, Clarence Castile became a St. Paul, Minn., reserve police officer to understand the divisions. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the experience. Read more on NPR

Yale Law Professor Discusses National Unrest Following Deaths Of 2 African Americans Scott Simon speaks to Professor Stephen Carter about protests that have taken place this week in various U.S. cities. Read more on NPR

The Latest Updates From Minneapolis As Protests For George Floyd Continue Protests that started in Minneapolis have spread across the nation, as anger boils over the death of George Floyd. Read more on NPR

Protests Spread Nationwide On Fourth Night After Minneapolis Death Of George Floyd In most cases the demonstrations began peacefully, but as the day unfolded and night fell, they became increasingly violent. Read more on NPR

As protests over George Floyd’s death continue to erupt in Minneapolis and other parts of the country, ABA President Judy Perry Martinez implored Americans that “tragic events must not define our nation.” https://t.co/djU1MmV3tQ @amandasrobert @ABAesq @ABAPresident pic.twitter.com/tD7rU8wgPV — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 30, 2020

The Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal has overturned two manslaughter and molestation convictions in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that nonunanimous jury verdicts are unconstitutional. https://t.co/Q0eCnvA0TJ pic.twitter.com/OvWVPvz0E3 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 30, 2020

Not much has changed in the three years since the New York State Bar Association released a landmark report highlighting the scarcity of female attorneys in lead roles in court cases in the state, according to a new study. https://t.co/RCVOyq0hkC #womeninthelaw @amandasrobert pic.twitter.com/aKUhuSpkka — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 30, 2020

An appeals court has tossed some convictions in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on jury verdicts. https://t.co/lJ6Amo4bsM — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 29, 2020

Jordana Arias, @HLS_Immigration program administrator, received the Staff Appreciation Award from the Class of 2020 https://t.co/vQU2yteLKv #HLS2020 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) May 29, 2020

There's so many ways for transfer students to take advantage of everything that @Harvard_Law has to offer. Check out our blog to hear Annie's experience transferring to #HLS and getting involved on campus. https://t.co/P2fF8mFDGg — HLS J.D. Admissions (@hlsadmissions) May 29, 2020

A New York bar has reported minor increases in women’s court participation since 2017. https://t.co/iRluazjwrH #womeninthelaw @amandasrobert — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 29, 2020

Legal experts are questioning the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s order limiting social media platforms. https://t.co/Ade0Dp0EpN @amandasrobert — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 29, 2020

It’s too perfect to be denounced as “un-American” by a self-described defender of Liberty. I must be in some sort of Nozickian simulation in which all my views are spectacularly confirmed. https://t.co/fTU7ObuyjL — Adrian Vermeule (@Vermeullarmine) May 29, 2020

Mark your calendar! The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care is hosting a FREE National Policy Forum. It's on June 24 and it's virtual. The Commission's own Charlie Sabatino was tapped as an expert and speaker. Register now. https://t.co/8gAbY8MccE pic.twitter.com/JvoNnFqa9W — ABA Law and Aging (@ABALawandAging) May 21, 2020

YLD and Paladin create unique portal for #probono work amid #COVID19 pandmemic https://t.co/vURQ8liIll pic.twitter.com/dqxhDXTzx7 — ABA News (@ABANews) May 19, 2020

In Texas, lawyers and judges look at what went right and what needs improvement after the state's first Zoom jury trial: https://t.co/ysYK3KEFex — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) May 28, 2020

Now is not the time to freeze in place. Agility and creativity are required to come out of this with your team together, stronger and better than ever: https://t.co/Tm1ZrSN3IN — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) May 29, 2020

You look out for your clients; the ABA looks out for you with information on how to protect yourself from a potentially troublesome client: https://t.co/Sq9z7oena5 pic.twitter.com/XldziSerj0 — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) May 29, 2020

The criminal justice system should consider public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, several national groups have said. https://t.co/5T5uutsRux #COVID19 @amandasrobert — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 29, 2020

Minneapolis Seethes Over George Floyd's Death As Trump Calls Protesters 'THUGS' Protesters stormed a precinct overnight, after another day of protests over the black man's death in custody. Amid the chaos, police briefly arrested a CNN crew, and the president weighed in. Read more on NPR

Professor David B. Wilkins ’80 received the Sacks-Freund Award for Teaching Excellence from the Class of 2020. Watch his speech: https://t.co/8Qdo3I86N1 #HLS2020 @HLS_CLP pic.twitter.com/RZT0A3qGZr — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) May 29, 2020

Profile Of Judge Sullivan, Criticized For Handling Of Michael Flynn Case When the Justice Department moved to drop its more than two-year case against Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser, it put the spotlight on presiding judge Emmet Sullivan. Read more on NPR

Profile Of Judge Sullivan, Criticized For Dismissing Michael Flynn Case When the Justice Department moved to drop its more than two-year case against Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser, it put the spotlight on presiding judge Emmet Sullivan. Read more on NPR

Texas Voters Are Caught In The Middle Of A Battle Over Mail-In Voting Even as many other states expand mail-in voting due to the pandemic, Texas officials say they may prosecute voters who ask for an absentee ballot because they're scared of going to the polls. Read more on NPR

PHOTOS: Protests Over George Floyd's Death Grow Violent: 'It Is How We Express Pain' Gov. Tim Walz says he will defend the right to protest but urges peaceful demonstrations, saying, "It is how we express pain, process tragedy, and create change." Read more on NPR

Nearly 300 federal lawsuits filed in the months of March and April stem from the COVID-19 pandemic, a number that is likely to continue to expand. https://t.co/AMABgnQWnt #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/8PkxrqtnIF — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 29, 2020

Who Is Responsible For The Safety Of Workers And Customers Upon Reopening, Continued NPR's business correspondent answers listener questions about safety at the workplace as more and more businesses are reopening around the country. Read more on NPR

Who Is Responsible For The Safety Of Workers And Customers Upon Reopening NPR's business correspondent answers listener questions about safety at the workplace as more and more businesses are reopening around the country. Read more on NPR

Days after announcing a voluntary leave program, Troutman Sanders revealed it is going a step further with pay cuts for lawyers and staff members. Troutman Sanders was the only large law firm that made the news for expense reductions. https://t.co/F7XFqVyqwm #COVID19 #BigLaw pic.twitter.com/QS90EEmubG — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 29, 2020

Ten law schools are out of compliance with an ABA accreditation standard that requires a bar passage rate of at least 75% within two years, according to the council of the ABA’s legal ed section. https://t.co/hJ2EGSoroZ #LegalEducation @sfw70II @ABAesq pic.twitter.com/q6uBXfmXRp — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 29, 2020

Just one BigLaw firm maked the news for pay cuts in the past week. https://t.co/J7CXkEV87Y #COVID19 #BigLaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Ten law schools were found out of compliance with a bar passage standard, the ABA's legal ed section says. https://t.co/bdNH9QQOsL #LegalEducation #ABA @sfw70II @ABAesq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Congrats to the @Harvard_Law class of 2020 and to our beloved FLPC clinical students! #ClassOf2020 pic.twitter.com/9bxgLCwmXi — FLPC@HLS (@HarvardFLPC) May 28, 2020

ABA Abroad: How are the ABA's international ROLI programs adjusting to a global pandemic? https://t.co/HE7eZnBO8k #ABAAbroad #COVID19 @ABAesq @ABARuleofLaw @chr_aba — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Congratulations and thank you to the @Harvard_Law Class of 2020! Our graduating students have done remarkable work in trying times. We wish our grads the very best as they begin a new journey beyond the classroom and the clinic. #HLS2020 https://t.co/ghTlIja9EE — Legal Services Ctr (@LSCatHarvardLaw) May 28, 2020

A New Jersey judge has been removed from the bench after asking a woman whether she closed her legs to prevent a rape. https://t.co/1d1UNicw9X #ethics — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Lawyer who was convicted for chest bumping a prosecutor has won reinstatement to law practice. https://t.co/DMczvhXKn4 #ethics — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Congratulations from @thehmp to all of the @hnmcp grads! #HLS2020 https://t.co/WeRDnSnYVr — Harvard Mediation Program (@TheHMP) May 28, 2020

Investigation Into George Floyd's Death A 'Top Priority' For Justice Department Prosecutors say the probe is underway, and that federal charges are possible. The announcement comes one day after protests erupted for a second night over the circumstances of the black man's death. Read more on NPR

As a lawyer, you should take writing and editing at least as seriously as you do your keenest hobby. After all, those are largely what you do: https://t.co/gsoQlkARuH — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) May 27, 2020

"The glaring disregard for black and brown lives is reflected in police attitudes and public apathy...Change must come, not just through outrage but by powerful, countervailing forces." Read more: https://t.co/GKf8ovWRP8 pic.twitter.com/L8MyiP5tv3 — ABA Diversity and Inclusion Center (@ABADiversity) May 27, 2020

New potential rules for how colleges should handle sexual assault allegations have drawn more than 120,000 public comments: https://t.co/6t9jj4nfZI — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) May 27, 2020

You look out for your clients; the ABA looks out for you with free-to-ABA-members monthly webinars that earn ethics CLE credit. Check out what’s coming soon from the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility: https://t.co/Sq9z7oena5 pic.twitter.com/xttils8XGV — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) May 28, 2020

An ethics proposal would require New Jersey lawyers to reveal client information showing a wrongful conviction. https://t.co/yxDD4udhE6 #ethics — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Chemerinsky: The U.S. Supreme Court should embrace technology reforms prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/M3yu7UvZZX #SCOTUS #COVID19 @BerkeleyLaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Your Voice: An unprecedented finale to the first year of law school, starring COVID-19. https://t.co/N83Zysly6s #YourVoice #COVID19 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! The HLS Virtual Ceremony begins today at 12:30pm ET. Use #HLS2020 to tag us in your celebration https://t.co/OzdzJyNEF3 pic.twitter.com/D3VaZonCn6 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) May 28, 2020

Our honoring of the Class of #Harvard20 begins this morning at 11am ET. Tune in for a preshow beginning at 10:30am. https://t.co/txqRgOIgNh — Harvard University (@Harvard) May 28, 2020

With Naturalizations On Hold, Potential New Voters Sit On Sidelines An estimated 860,000 people were set to become citizens this year – with many also expected to become first-time voters. But the pandemic has put a temporary halt to naturalization ceremonies. Read more on NPR

At least three large law firms are charging more than $1,000 per hour for bankruptcy work by senior associates, court filings indicate. The firms are Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Kirkland & Ellis; and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. https://t.co/xWPRcJrBpC #BigLaw pic.twitter.com/kVPOtIYWSJ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

At HLS, João Marinotti ’20 connected his parallel interests in technology, linguistics, sustainability, and justice https://t.co/nkov2pqz3j #HLS2020 — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) May 28, 2020

Baseball most naturally lends itself to implementing types of social distancing measures. But sports lawyers say MLB likely has the most delicate off-the-field legal and contractual issues to iron out before teams can play ball. https://t.co/cEGuzA8cTf #MLB #COVID19 @lylemoran pic.twitter.com/RpwXNSCCJI — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020

Tara Reade, the woman who accused former VP Joe Biden of sexual assault, has been dropped by her law firm and is facing accusations that she misstated her educational qualifications when she testified as an expert witness for California prosecutors. https://t.co/xcXXaO5xNw pic.twitter.com/lTcgHNyFi5 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) May 28, 2020