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Does tax bill violate the Constitution by treating residents of high-tax states differently?

January 4, 2018, 7:40 am CST

Students at top law schools ask for more mental health support

January 3, 2018, 8:00 am CST

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Chief Justice Roberts says judiciary will evaluate its handling of sexual harassment complaints

January 3, 2018, 11:49 am CST

Law school had asked students to watch for 'suspicious' grad who later opened fire on deputies

January 3, 2018, 1:07 pm CST

Manafort sues DOJ and special counsel who indicted him, says Mueller was given improper authority

January 3, 2018, 3:43 pm CST

Need a helping hand? Here's what a lawyers assistance program can do for you

January 4, 2018, 8:30 am CST

How a Quaker's suit against the defense secretary in the 1970s still affects surveillance cases

January 3, 2018, 10:00 am CST

Ex-BigLaw partner who represented Shkreli faces possible 20-year sentence

January 3, 2018, 1:57 pm CST

Suspect faces charge in 'swatting' death; ex-solicitor general says laws must catch up to behavior

January 4, 2018, 1:09 pm CST

Marijuana businesses legalized by states could face federal prosecution under new DOJ policy

January 4, 2018, 2:14 pm CST

Trump's lawyer sends letter demanding publisher halt release of unflattering book

January 4, 2018, 3:25 pm CST

Washington state AG sues Motel 6 for handing over customer data to immigration agents

January 4, 2018, 2:55 pm CST

Most California ABA-accredited law schools see first-time bar pass rates rise in July 2017

January 3, 2018, 7:00 am CST

Your Voice: During her jury service, this prosecutor discovered a secret ingredient to delivering justice

January 3, 2018, 1:00 pm CST

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