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Racial Justice Warriors Recognized with Spirit of Excellence Awards

Law professors, politicians and legal justice advocates were among those on the receiving end of the 2021 Spirit of Excellence Award for their dedication to the promotion of racial and ethnic diversity in the industry.

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Zoom Bolsters Encryption Practices After FTC Complaint

As doctors and patients increasingly turn to telehealth, Zoom’s privacy policies have come under scrutiny. So reports MedCity News.

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Apple, Epic Games Exchange Another Legal Salve Over Fortnite

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers tossed two Apple counterclaims related to its legal battle with Fortnite creator Epic Games. So reports Ars Technica.

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Data Model Shows Law Schools Not a Good Investment: Opinion

Higher education research from the Texas Public Policy Foundation shows a majority of law schools fail former President Barack Obama’s “gainful employment” test. So reads an op-ed from the National Review.

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Trump’s Lawyers Skeptical About Representing Election Efforts: Report

Lawyers working at firms representing President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the results of the election are skeptical about their role in potentially undermining the democratic process. So reports the Business Standard.

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Texas Trial Stalled As Juror, Lawyer Test Positive for COVID-19

A federal trial in Texas is on hold as at least one juror and an attorney involved in the proceeds have tested positive for COVID-19. So reports Westlaw Today.

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Johnny Depp Out of Harry Potter Spinoff After Losing Defamation Case Against The Sun

After losing his defamation case against The Sun, actor Johnny Depp has stepped down from his upcoming role in the Fantastic Beasts 3 film. So reports Cinema Blend.

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Investors Sue Apple for Cook’s Comments on China

Apple Inc. will have to face a class-action lawsuit brought by shareholders who accused CEO Tim Cook of hiding “falling demand for iPhones in China.” So reports Reuters.

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WMU, Cooley Law School to End Affiliation Agreement

Western Michigan University will sever ties with the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. So reports Insider Higher Ed.

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N.O. Attorney Charged in Alleged $1.5M Accident Racket

New Orleans lawyer Danny Patrick Keating Jr. was charged with a felony as part of a federal investigation into alleged staged accidents that involved “spotters” and “slammers.” So reports the New Orleans Advocate.

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