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Courts Face Early Push To Expand Justices' Injunction Ruling

By Katie Buehler

In the two weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court curtailed federal judges' ability to issue universal injunctions, Trump administration attorneys have begun pushing to expand the decision's limits to other forms of relief used in regulatory challenges and class actions. So far, judges don't appear receptive to those efforts. 

Pa. Sens. Unveil Bipartisan Plan To Legalize Marijuana

By Sam Reisman

Pennsylvania lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a new bipartisan legislative proposal to legalize and regulate the sale of recreational marijuana in the Keystone State, after a previous proposal to legalize the sale of pot through state-run stores failed in the state Senate.

Cannabis Tax Hike Delay Clears Calif. Senate Committee

By Zak Kostro

California would delay a statutorily required increase to its cannabis excise tax by five years, reinstating a lower rate that was in place before July 1, under a bill advanced by the state Senate's Revenue and Taxation Committee.

5 Years Ago, The McGirt Ruling Reshaped Tribal Jurisdiction

By Crystal Owens

It was widely held for decades that Oklahoma had domain over criminal matters on tribal lands, but five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court turned that regime on its head, finding 19th century federal treaties with the Creek Nation that formed its reservation are valid — and, in turn, reestablishing 45% of the Sooner State as Indian Country.

DEA Tells DC Circ. To Toss Ayahuasca Church's Petition

By Sam Reisman

Federal drug enforcers urged the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday to toss a petition brought by an Iowa church seeking a religious exemption to use a psychedelic in its rites, saying there was no legal basis to the organization's allegations that the agency took too long to process its application.

Circuit-By-Circuit Recap: Justices Send Message To Outliers

By Jeff Overley

It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court.


Expert Analysis

Playing The Violin Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Playing violin in a string quartet reminds me that flexibility, ambition, strong listening skills, thoughtful leadership and intentional collaboration are all keys to a successful legal practice, says Julie Park at MoFo.

Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Self-Care

Law schools don’t teach the mental, physical and emotional health maintenance tools necessary to deal with the profession's many demands, but practicing self-care is an important key to success that can help to improve focus, manage stress and reduce burnout, says Rachel Leonard​​​​​​​ at MG+M.

ABA Opinion Makes It A Bit Easier To Drop A 'Hot Potato'

The American Bar Association's recent ethics opinion clarifies when attorneys may terminate clients without good cause, though courts may still disqualify a lawyer who drops a client like a hot potato, so sending a closeout letter is always a best practice, say attorneys at Thompson Hine.

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