Harvard Law Will Only Hold Online Classes This Fall
photo by Chensiyuan . Harvard Law School will not hold in-person classes for the fall term—making it the first top law…
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The Federal Clerk Hiring Process Is Getting a Coronavirus Revamp This Summer
Law students who wish to land a prestigious federal clerkship usually take last-minute flights to interview with judges, but the…
New York State Bar Releases Law Firm Reopening Plan
Testing employees, installing signage on social distancing, one-way traffic in the hallways, installing barriers for receptionists, and attendance sheets to…
More Bar Exam Delays Announced – Updated 5/7/20
Several of the largest U.S. states are considering plans to postpone their summer bar exams because of the health concerns…
Law Firm Pay Cut & Layoff Tracker
The legal industry is not immune to the crippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawyers who experienced the 2008 “Great…
U.S Justice Department Takes First Federal Court Action Against Coronavirus Fraud
As cybercriminals thrive in the chaos and confusion that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic, law enforcement officials are beginning to…
Judge Defies Order to Postpone Hearings, Issues Arrest Warrants for No-Shows
A Cleveland Municipal Court judge held hearings for defendants despite a court order to postpone hearings for those who are…
Federal Student Loan Payments Suspended with 0% Interest
Summary: Borrowers with federal student loans will be able to suspend their payments for two months without interest accruing. As a…
Above the Law Blog Founder David Lat in Critical Condition with COVID-19 Infection
High-profile attorney David Lat is in critical condition at NYU Langone Medical Center after being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to…
ABA’s New Task Force Addresses Legal Needs Arising From Coronavirus
Summary: ABA sets up a task force of volunteering legal experts to address legal needs that arise from coronavirus pandemic.…