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We've been discussing whether the demographics of the judge affect the rulings.  A new study suggests a huge "yes," at least in certain kinds of cases.    . . . .    The ABA is worried that its dues have kept solos from joining and will slash dues for solos.  (Overall, only 29% of US lawyers are now members of the ABA, down from 36% fifteen years ago.)   Susan Cartier Liebel is not impressed by the ABA's newest efforts.     . . . .    A New Jersey solo has brought a constitutional challenge to the NY state bar requirement that she maintain an office in NY.    . . . .    Here's an interesting account of an in-house lawyer who smelled something rotten (foreign bribery) and moved aggressively to shut it down.    . . . .     Judge Scheindlin has issued another important case on litigation holds.    . . . .    

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