Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian (17-1498)

Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian (17-1498)

The Montana Supreme Court erred by holding that respondent landowners were not potentially responsible parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and thus did not need the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval to take remedial action.
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After Inmate Deaths, Mississippi Faces Pressure To Reform Its Prisons

The state of Mississippi is the subject of lawsuits and a federal investigation following the deaths of more than 30 inmates in its prison system since late last year.
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Coronavirus Update: Small-Business Aid Deal, Americans Fear Early Restriction Lift

The Treasury and Democrats say they are close on a new rescue deal for small businesses, debate over lockdowns ramps up as the U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 40,000, and what to expect from earnings this week. WSJ’s Jason Bellini has the latest on the pandemic. Photo: David Poller/Zuma Press
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Kids and Depression

Learn the signs and risk factors for depression in teens and younger children and find out how you can help them heal.
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At A New York Prison, Social Distancing 'Is Impossible,' Inmate Says

At A New York Prison, Social Distancing 'Is Impossible,' Inmate Says

John J. Lennon, who is incarcerated at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, describes packed conditions at the prison, where inmates had been banned from wearing protective face coverings.
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Orrick Cuts Salaries, Delays First-Year Associate Start Dates to 2021

Like many other firms that have recently announced cost-cutting measures, Orrick chair Mitch Zuklie said in a statement that the economic impact on Orrick is unclear and that the cuts were implemented now in order to save jobs in the future.       

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Ahead of the Curve: Early Feedback on Online Legal Education

I'm Karen Sloan, legal education editor at Law.com, and I'll be your host for this weekly look at innovation and notable developments in legal education.
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1 Family Has 5 Cases of Coronavirus: How a Connecticut Lawyer Is Coping

A Connecticut attorney discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her family.       

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Walmart Faces Lawsuit Over Worker's Death From Coronavirus Complications

Walmart Faces Lawsuit Over Worker's Death From Coronavirus Complications

The wrongful-death case alleges Walmart ignored symptoms and failed to safeguard workers. The legal complaint is by the family of one of two employees from the same store who died in recent weeks.
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Diversity Lab CEO's Recession Advice for Law Firm Leaders? Double Down on Diversity

Caren Ulrich Stacy, who once served as head of talent for Arnold & Porter and Cooley, says that diverse lawyers could bear the brunt of an economic downturn.       

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Morrison & Foerster to Get Some, Not All, Plaintiffs' Records From Freshfields, Linklaters in 'Mommy Track' Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled Thursday that Morrison & Foerster could subpoena the international firms for records that could bolster its defense against claims that Morrison & Foerster discriminated against pregnant women and mothers when making decisions about hiring, work assignments and promotions.       

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Administrative Law Judge Association Says Effort to Force Partial Contract Is 'Union Busting'

Officials with the union representing administrative law judges said the Social Security Administration is trying to implement an unfinished collective …
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Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens

Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens

In communities forced to quarantine because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), social studies teachers are venturing into the distance learning space and parents are seeking ways to keep homebound teenagers constructively occupied. A series of U.S. Courts online civics resources can help fill this void, by stimulating critical thinking and thoughtful discussions.

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Japanese Gaming Billionaire Taps Dentons in $50 Million Fee Fight With Bartlit Beck

Kazuo Okada claims an arbitration panel that found he owes millions to Bartlit Beck ignored his medical reasons for not traveling to a U.S. hearing.       

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Pryor Cashman Furloughs Some Associates, Citing Interrupted Workflow

Another New York midsize firm, Rivkin Radler, announced its own cost-saving moves this week by withholding partner pay and reducing associate and staff pay.       

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Brad Karp: The Legal Community Must Protect Workers and Small Businesses From Coronavirus Fallout

In this time of fear and isolation, it is imperative that we in the legal profession not lose sight of our professional obligation to help others in need.       

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