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From the July 2018 issue

Former Hunton partner who disappeared 20 years ago pleads guilty to fraud using assumed identity

July 2, 2018, 3:29 pm CDT

Dismiss Florida Coastal suit, ABA says; case not 'ripe' for review

July 2, 2018, 2:54 pm CDT

Harvey Weinstein faces new sex charges carrying a possible life sentence

July 2, 2018, 1:04 pm CDT

Judge awards $5 to Charlottesville rally organizer who said cursing woman violated anti-dueling law

July 2, 2018, 12:22 pm CDT

Michael Cohen hints at cooperation, dislikes 'witch hunt' characterization of Mueller probe

July 2, 2018, 11:26 am CDT

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