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ABA Journal's Top Stories of the Week
Friday, December 8, 2017

Fugitive lawyer who pleaded guilty in $550M disability fraud scheme is captured in Honduras

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Wrapped gift box.

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What are lawyers worth? Self-regulation perpetuated 'bespoke myth,' op-ed says

Defendant and lawyer in cell.


Judge who allowed law clerk to rule on traffic cases is forced to retire after Alzheimer's diagnosis

Does Article II protect Trump from obstruction of justice charges?

Swing justice Kennedy lends support to both sides in case of gay couple denied a wedding cake

Once disbarred for ignoring suspension, lawyer is permanently disbarred for continuing to practice

North Carolina law stymies judges who waive fines and fees

Lawyer works and sleeps in shack to raise money for her nonprofit law firm

Georgetown law prof calls for reimagining of the criminal justice system in 'Chokehold'

Town crier delivers Bud Light's cease-and-desist letter to craft brewer over its 'Dilly Dilly' beer

Question of the Week.

Question of the Week

We want to hear from you

Can you write a happy legal-themed story in 4 words?

On Wednesday morning, the hashtag #writeahappystoryin4words was trending on Twitter.

Some of the super-short happy stories we found:

Eating without getting fat.

Baby shoes, well worn.

Twitter introduces "Edit" button

Inspired by this, we'd like to ask you: Can you write a happy legal-themed story in four words?

Answer in the comments (and naturally, on Twitter).

Read the answers to last week's question: Did you or your spouse work during labor and delivery of your child?

Featured answer:

Posted by Late night/early morning/ all day multitasker: "I brought my laptop with me for the birth of both my children. The first time I was induced, the second time I went naturally. Both times the hospital staff told me to put it away."


 
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