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TODAY'S NEWS In human rights suits, activists target border protection agency Immigration rights advocates have filed 10 suits around the country targeting abuses by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The suits allege that CBP agents "routinely disregard basic constitutional protections and the human rights of immigrants and U.S. citizens," as well as overstepping the boundaries of their authority. Court upholds fee award to 'Jersey Boys' producers: Ed Sullivan clip was obvious fair use A federal appeals court has upheld a $155,000 attorney fee award to the producers of the musical Jersey Boys in a copyright infringement case over their use of a seven-second clip from The Ed Sullivan Show. Is Toyota telling the truth about sudden acceleration? Toyota says its problems with sudden unintended acceleration are in the rearview mirror, but newly disclosed documents raise questions that experts say have not yet been answered. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Need to transfer files from paper to mobile devices? Register today to learn more about Bridging the Mobile/Paper Gap to Increase Productivity . This informational webinar will review the trends, risks and challenges faced by law firms and corporate legal departments at the interface between mobile devices and paper. Then it will investigate the solutions designed by Canon U.S.A. to help mitigate those risks and challenges. Click here to register Feds spend big on outside legal work In case you missed it, be sure to check out "Under Contract," The National Law Journal's exhaustive examination of the federal government's spending on legal services. Reporter Andrew Ramonas examined 67,000 records to lay out for the first time the scope of legal spending by federal agencies—which law firms and legal vendors won the contracts and earned the most money. Budget woes claim ADR program in Los Angeles To address an "extreme budget shortfall," Los Angeles County, Calif., Superior Court plans to close its alternative dispute resolution program on June 18 after 20 years in operation. Covington adds second former member of Congress to lobbying roster Former Representative Howard Berman (D-Calif.) will join Covington's public policy and government affairs practice group in Washington on March 25 as a senior policy adviser, the firm said in a Thursday announcement. THIS WEEK'S ISSUE THE PRACTICE INADMISSIBLE O'Connor's book tour; Kyl goes to Covington; Benitez v. Masters for D.C. Bar president; Obama still pulling for Halligan; Turner's busy pro bono practice; milestone for Aerostar; and a party for crisis tales in this week's column. OPINION Pitfalls for pot lawyers Because selling marijuana violates federal law, lawyers advising pot businesses in states that have decriminalized it are at risk. MOST POPULAR STORIES Major shakeups in the middle ranks of 'U.S. News' law school list Two law schools offer a money-back guarantee — with strings attached Feds spend big on outside legal work Sequestration outlook bleak for federal courts LinkedIn won't help most lawyers Alum says Georgetown Law reneged on naming agreement Feds spend big on outside legal work Trademark board weighs just how offensive Native Americans find 'Redskins' White supremacist loses appeal over plot to kill federal judge Yes, civil procedure will be on the bar exam		IN FOCUS Chicago Legal Departments of the Year The National Law Journal recognizes the Chicago area's top in-house departments, and their general counsel, in six categories: overall excellence; outside counsel management; technology; diversity and quality of life; pro bono and community service; and corporate compliance. Go to In Focus   THE BLT | The Blog of the Legal Times Feingold Says Citizens United Ruling Has Caused 'Cancer on Our Democracy' D.C. Appeals Court Tackles Attorney Relationships with Non-Clients Daily D.C. Lateral Roundup: K&L Gates; Mayer Brown THE CAREERIST | a lawjobs.com blog Seduced and Abandoned Tips on Keeping Clients (Very) Happy News Briefs—Incurable Romantics LAW.COM NEWSWIRE Get Creative With Your Filings to Stand Out From the Crowd K&L Gates Adds Brisbane Partner Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Abu Ghraib Torture Suit Against Contractor Billionaire Kwok Brothers Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges Jones Day Targets India With London Hire If you have Twitter account, you can now follow NLJ Editor in Chief David L. Brown at twitter.com/davidlbrownjr. Follow him for links to key stories and updates from the NLJ newsroom. You can also track news on Twitter from the NLJ's Washington bureau at twitter.com/legal_times. Is Toyota Telling the Truth About Sudden Acceleration? Pharma, Biotech IP Counsel Expect a Litigious Year Making Choices to Protect Against Trade Secret Theft Tips on Keeping Clients (Very) Happy New FTC Chair Off to a Fast Start

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