To become a lawyer in New York, one must share details of sealed cases and juvenile records. Critics say that the requirement may be illegal, and that it harms racial diversity.
Tag: Ethics and Official Misconduct
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Trump Investigations Face a Dilemma Before the Midterm Elections
Justice Department officials are debating how an unwritten rule should affect the criminal investigations into Jan. 6 and the former president’s handling of sensitive documents.
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Octopuses Don’t Have Backbones — or Rights
As cephalopods become more important in neuroscience and other fields, scientists and welfare advocates seek to give the smart animals the same protections as mice and monkeys.
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Sanctioned for Misconduct, a Top Official Returns to the U.S. Open
Soeren Friemel served a one-year suspension and lost a top officiating job for inappropriate communication with an underling. The decision to bring him back has rankled some colleagues.