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Legal.io Newsletter - May 6, 2022

Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.

Legal.io Newsletter - May 6, 2022

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Leaked Draft of SCOTUS Opinion - This week, as confirmed by Justice Alito, a draft opinion of the Roe and Casey rulings suggests they may be overturned. More here

Airbnb Moves to Make Remote Work Permanent - CEO Brian Chesky announced all U.S. employees can now 'live and work anywhere'. More here.  

Bloomberg dives into the history of legal fashion and how the pandemic and the push for diversity may also be changing the norms of what lawyers wear to work. Watch here.

EU Accuses Apple over Competition Law - The EU alleges Apple has abused it market position for contactless smartphone payments. More here

Wisconsin 7th Circuit Upholds Mandatory Bar - The state court of appeals ruling last week stated the mandatory bar doesn't violate the 1st amendment. More here

Legal Industry | Mental Health Awareness Month - Wendi Weiner examines how the profession that lives their lives by tenths of an hour deals with mental health awareness. More here

FBI Reports 2021 Annual Statistical Transparency Report - Released last week, one key stat reported 3.4M warrantless US data searches. More here

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