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ICYMI: Jonathan Nwagbaraocha, SEER’s membership and diversity officer: “I participated because I wanted to find a way, even during the pandemic, to do something positive,” he says. https://t.co/f9kNunOgpx #ABA #probono @amandasrobert @ABAesq @ABAEnvLaw @AntiCruelty pic.twitter.com/J2FBxUqXKc — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) November 1, 2020

The @hlslib brings its Halloween-themed tour to you this year! https://t.co/UOiT5xKVdM — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) November 1, 2020

ICYMI: "The law industry is broken: with its lack of retention and advancement of women and minority lawyers; in its failure to provide mentoring and preparation for young lawyers to assume the mantles of the responsibility they desire." https://t.co/Ykb8iYRce8 pic.twitter.com/PimHVYas5z — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2020

In a new book, @jacklgoldsmith and Bob Bauer analyze the Trump administration and propose the first major reform agenda for the nation’s highest office since Watergate https://t.co/6LiuA6btXi — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 31, 2020

ICYMI: @KarenKaplowitz has observed webinars w/ breakout rooms for small group discussions & Zoom lunches or happy hours. Connecting with people, she says, isn't that different in person or online. https://t.co/zhPPmLMXDy #askedandanswered #podcast #COVID19 @sfw70II @LegalTalkNet pic.twitter.com/c8J6bu4N6p — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2020

Happy Halloween from the winners (plus other festive submissions) of the HLS remote staff costume contest 👻 https://t.co/tKOZRLKewC pic.twitter.com/wByQbzfgDM — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 31, 2020

Tracey Lesetar-Smith: "I had been a dancer all my life, but I had always wanted to do martial arts. I had watched 'Karate Kid'—everyone wanted to be Daniel, and I did, too. But my parents didn’t really see it." https://t.co/JSvqyWPoT9 #interalia #10questions @JennyBDavis pic.twitter.com/OGi8aWzfew — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 31, 2020

Members of the Harvard Law School community share why they vote https://t.co/It7derg9ec — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 31, 2020

Students enrolled in the @HarvardHBS / @Harvard_Law joint degree program come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Hear from co-presidents of the JD/MBA Association to learn more. 👇 https://t.co/yBzBzFRWnE — HLS J.D. Admissions (@hlsadmissions) October 30, 2020

Mom Dragged From SUV, Beaten By Officers With Toddler In Back Seat Filing Suit Lawyers for Rickia Young, 28, and her son said she was battered, separated from the child for hours, and kept in handcuffs while being treated at a hospital. No charges have been filed against her. Read more on NPR

Kyle Rittenhouse Is Extradited To Face Homicide Charges In Wisconsin Lake County Judge Paul Novak denied the 17-year-old's request to stay in Illinois. The teen is charged with fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during a protest in Kenosha, Wis., in August. Read more on NPR

Trump's Ban On TikTok Suffers Another Legal Setback A federal judge put the brakes on yet another aspect of Trump's push to ban the app TikTok, but the future of the viral video app in the U.S. remains clouded by uncertainty. Read more on NPR

An unexpected Halloween Eve snow 🎃 ❄️ #snowliage pic.twitter.com/WT47qg7Obx — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 30, 2020

The first all-virtual ABA Annual Meeting highlighted accessibility. https://t.co/6ArLZrAPGU #ABAAnnual @amandasrobert @ABAesq — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

In today's news: Lawyers are running on very low batteries, and a disbarred attorney pleaded guilty to stealing $900K in 9/11 compensation money. https://t.co/9zymNsGn8Z — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

For HLS students providing pro bono services, legal practice looks different in a world fighting a global pandemic. “It’s been quite an adventure … for a lot of people, including courts,” said Peter Daniels ’21. https://t.co/ubh3JwVlca @HLS_OCP #ProBonoWeek — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 30, 2020

A Dallas judge has 7 motions that have been pending from 6 months to more than 2 years. "While trial judges have broad discretion to manage their dockets and conduct business in their courtrooms, this discretion is not unlimited," a state court said. https://t.co/zQujXCatHS — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

Scabby's detractors have asked for rules blocking the giant inflatable rat from "secondary protests." https://t.co/BCmTHhi77Q — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

The team @AnimalLawHLS is pleased to share our Year in Review, which details all the impactful work we’ve been able to accomplish during the past academic year. https://t.co/OvrpKNGlpW pic.twitter.com/awEYVg8W8j — Harvard Animal Law (@AnimalLawHLS) October 30, 2020

After Justice Kavanaugh issued the corrected opinion, Vermont's secretary of state said in a statement that he was glad Kavanaugh acknowledged his mistake, "but a one-word addition doesn’t go far enough." https://t.co/aYQlJEVSUW — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

Louisville Police Officer Files Lawsuit Against Boyfriend Of Breonna Taylor Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly says Kenneth Walker committed battery, assault, and intentional emotional distress. Walker filed a civil lawsuit against the city and the police department last month. Read more on NPR

📌📌 New from @KendraSerra and @cyberlawclinic alum Sunoo Park: “A Researcher’s Guide to Some Legal Risks of Security Research” in partnership with @EFF https://t.co/zdUdinCBRt — Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (@BKCHarvard) October 30, 2020

Several of the late Justice Ralph D. Gants' friends and colleagues paid their tributes on Tuesday in an online event that mixed career appreciations with often-emotional reminisces https://t.co/VyCRaG1gAD — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 30, 2020

Joy Buolamwini: How Do Biased Algorithms Damage Marginalized Communities? Data, numbers, algorithms are supposed to be neutral ... right? Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini discusses the way biased algorithms can lead to real-world inequality. Read more on NPR

"Thanks for Listening" hosts @neilmcgaraghan & Sara Budish reflect on @HNMCP 2 year podcast journey across the country & the hopeful, sometimes surprising, learnings drawn from meeting extraordinary people working to bridge the partisan divide. https://t.co/Py5QJx8qxG @aaaicdrfdn pic.twitter.com/9y3YTBtnL0 — Harvard NMCP (@HNMCP) October 29, 2020

Supreme Court Hands Down Several Decisions On Ballots, Days Ahead Of Election Night Several important legal decisions were made this week on election laws in crucial states as millions of voters have already cast their ballots. Read more on NPR

Walter Wallace Jr.'s Family Does Not Want Police Officers To Face Murder Charges "Here's why: they were improperly trained and did not have the proper equipment by which to effectuate their job," the family's attorney said on Thursday. The officers' names have not been released. Read more on NPR

'No Pandemic Exception To The Constitution': Court Rejects Minn. Ballot Extension The three-person panel on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an extension by Secretary of State Steve Simon to accommodate voters who may have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more on NPR

With Justice Amy Coney Barrett duly sworn in, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in one of the biggest cases of its term, which involves religious liberty claims and laws barring discrimination. https://t.co/5TwcvLz9cm #SCOTUS #SupremeCourtReport #FirstAmendment pic.twitter.com/f7ZsAyLNQJ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

More than 150 law firms and about 23,000 volunteers are participating this year in an election protection program run by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. https://t.co/xXlTphgQFZ #electionlaw pic.twitter.com/6Y3UglyIrJ — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

Schulte Roth & Zabel has filed a $10 million lawsuit claiming that its Manhattan landlord failed to abide by lease provisions requiring rent abatement in an emergency. https://t.co/ahO0YsK5cd pic.twitter.com/fCjF8sUvS1 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 30, 2020

A former associate general counsel at Goldman Sachs has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was fired after trying to speak up about sexual misconduct by a company lawyer and then complaining when he retaliated against her. https://t.co/63fK9XWTle pic.twitter.com/RUmlI927Qv — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

Philadelphia Police Vow To Release Body Camera Footage In Walter Wallace Shooting The Police Commissioner said the officer body camera footage and 911 tapes would be released once Walter Wallace's family has reviewed the materials. The Fraternal Order of Police supports the move. Read more on NPR

A law firm has sued for rent abatement; the landlord decried law firms trying to "weasel out" of their commitments. https://t.co/c9I9QOvYRL — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

A former Goldman Sachs lawyer has said she was fired after trying to speak up about sexual misconduct. https://t.co/VUKfCe3q2j — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

Chayes International Public Service Fellows ​address COVID-19 challenges as part of their global advocacy work https://t.co/aqldvMLXKM — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 29, 2020

Your Voice: Social justice meets Pro Bono Week: What is your plan? https://t.co/08EudDaiFY #YourVoice #probono @SHBLaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

A new study has suggested cutting the bar exam multiple choice questions or making them open book. https://t.co/eKYEQMwoPL #barexam #legaleducation @sfw70II — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

Chemerinsky: The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether religious freedom also means freedom to discriminate. https://t.co/3p0mU9Bbau #SCOTUS #Chemerinsky #FirstAmendment @BerkeleyLaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court didn't interfere with ballot deadline extensions in two states; Justice Amy Coney Barrett didn’t participate. https://t.co/E50GgyKJDU #SCOTUS #electionlaw — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

Throwback Thursday: Check out the last Throwback Thursday post of this month, courtesy of our October 2001 magazine! Read more here: https://t.co/zypCTXyfXz #throwbackthursday pic.twitter.com/MzNlttfSpC — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

An old T-shirt, a pair of scissors and a little patience. That’s all members of the @ABAesq Section of Environment, Energy and Resources needed for their first virtual public service project for @AntiCruelty in #Chicago . https://t.co/lndd9EeC4h — Amanda Robert (@amandasrobert) October 28, 2020

The Pro Bono Publico Awards were presented to individuals and firms for demonstrating outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services at this year's Annual Meeting. Watch the awards event and learn more about the winners for #CelebrateProBono : https://t.co/kQ7DXgo6eR pic.twitter.com/dfntoJrBHi — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) October 28, 2020

The most recent issue from @ABA_CRSJ highlights topics of health care discussions during the 2020 election. Read more about the future of ACA, prescription drug pricing and frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic: https://t.co/ySWkSfw17U pic.twitter.com/iUbeqy6ygz — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) October 29, 2020

Why working moms should feel empowered to chart their own course, especially during the pandemic: https://t.co/5N7qrVsQCV pic.twitter.com/9xGAwuhe5U — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) October 29, 2020

We just released The URGENT Call for U.S. National Food Strategy with @CAFScenter ! A coordinated approach to policymaking is desperately needed to address major long-standing challenges in the food system, especially now. Learn more: https://t.co/UzWUMdViYZ #USFoodStrategy pic.twitter.com/3JiosFhKME — FLPC@HLS (@HarvardFLPC) October 29, 2020

How Is Law Enforcement Preparing For Potential Election Violence? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about how state attorneys general and local law enforcement are preparing to stop voter intimidation and post-election violence. Read more on NPR

Iraqi Family Identifies Their Son As ISIS Teen At Center Of Navy War Crimes Trial The name of the young ISIS fighter was not revealed in U.S. court proceedings and the records are sealed. NPR has identified the fighter with the help of Iraqi officials and the teenager's family. Read more on NPR

During A Mental Health Crisis, A Family's Call To 911 Turns Tragic A mother in Lancaster, Pa., tried for years to help her grown son get consistent treatment for schizophrenia. Then, hoping to get him involuntarily committed for care, the family called the police. Read more on NPR

“We know from the little data available that there are very few tenured Black law professors in the U.S.,” says Meera Deo, a professor at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. https://t.co/cS6bDbao7v #legaleducation @sfw70II pic.twitter.com/fyOCeuWEnX — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

The ABA asked Congress on Tuesday to quickly take action to protect federal judges and their families in the wake of a July attack at the home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas of New Jersey. https://t.co/uqIYeDyLCY @mreynoldswriter @ABAesq pic.twitter.com/afIJxMUY09 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

Supreme Court Allows Ballot Extensions In Pennsylvania, North Carolina, For Now It was the second time the high court refused a GOP effort to block a three-day extension for counting absentee ballots in Pennsylvania. Justice Amy Coney Barrett did not participate in either case. Read more on NPR

At least 18 former ABA presidents are among more than 100 civic leaders who signed a statement calling for officials to safeguard the election process and for Americans to “exercise patience, civility and restraint.” https://t.co/8MNcugRcoS #ABA #electionlaw @ABAesq @ABAPresident pic.twitter.com/86PxQ5y84p — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

The joint venture between LeClairRyan and alternative services provider UnitedLex was intended to help keep the firm afloat, but the combination “only served to plunge LeClairRyan further into insolvency,” says the Chapter 7 trustee for the bankrupt firm. https://t.co/IMVqODQuaE pic.twitter.com/dGmC8Ld2yR — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

Immigration law firm Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy has revealed a data breach in a notice filed with the state of California on Friday. https://t.co/yIiZ4DEoog #cybersecurity pic.twitter.com/ZbnE2fi3jG — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 29, 2020

Afternoon Briefs: A Florida lawyer says he was stopped for jogging while Black; a Colorado public defender was held in contempt for a trial no-show. https://t.co/dGsw1wKz7R — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 28, 2020

NEWS: SCOTUS denies expedited consideration of Pennsylvania ruling that ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 can be counted even if they come in after. Barrett did not participate. Alito and other conservatives say there's nothing they can do before the election https://t.co/yo9LvquUWj pic.twitter.com/fWq0yKnroh — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) October 28, 2020

A Pennsylvania county is asking Amy Coney Barrett to recuse herself in an election procedures case pending before the court, arguing that her confirmation is linked, by Trump, to his own re-election. https://t.co/AZ0dUFFxJb — NPR (@NPR) October 28, 2020

How many tenured law professors are Black? Public data does not say. https://t.co/ZhQbd1KATo #legaleducation @sfw70II — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 28, 2020

The ABA is urging Congress to prioritize judicial security amid recent attacks on a judge and a court officer. https://t.co/OdX8rz8UOQ @ABAesq @mreynoldswriter — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 28, 2020

At least 18 former ABA presidents have signed a call to safeguard the election process. https://t.co/Hidjylms8d #ABA #electionlaw @ABAesq @ABAPresident — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 28, 2020

Join alumni, students, and members of the Harvard community from across the world for a virtual 5K. Sign up today to run, jog, walk, cycle, or roll between November 12 and November 16 https://t.co/TCA2KmYybN #HarvardMoves — Harvard Law School (@Harvard_Law) October 28, 2020

LeClairRyan gave a joint venture "unprecedented control' and priority payments, a bankruptcy trustee has said. https://t.co/Bl0iJfNm28 — ABA Journal (@ABAJournal) October 28, 2020