OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on May 23, 2024 at 4:23 pm The justices ruled in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP on Thursday. (J Main via Shutterstock) The Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a ruling by a federal district court holding that a congressional district on the South Carolina coast…
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Trump is constantly riling up his supporters to be angry on his behalf. He takes that large group of angry people, he points them in a particular direction, and then the judges get all these death threats. — Lilliana…
Aileen Cannon Donald Trump has been indicted in four different criminal cases, but, to date, only one has gone to trial. The Supreme Court and an office affair are to blame in two of the cases (the federal January 6th case and the Georgia election case), but what of the presidential documents case? Well, the…
AI to the Rescue: Streamlining Thank You’s for More Donor Love As fundraisers, we understand the power of a well-crafted thank-you note. It’s far more than a formality – a heartfelt acknowledgment cements the donor’s positive experience, strengthens relationships, and paves the way for continued generosity. But let’s face it, finding time to personalize thank…
Modernized Infrastructure Supports Crowd Intelligence Solutions To better manage crowds, Ohio State standardized on WaitTime’s AI-based crowd intelligence software, IP video cameras from Axis Communications and three Dell servers to store and analyze the video and data, says Jim Null, Ohio State’s senior associate athletics director and department CIO. The university purchased the technology from CDW Education, which helped Null…
(Photo by Rafael Suanes/MCT/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) It was recently discovered that Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito has a penchant for displaying insurrectionist flags at his homes. The first — but not the last — flag coopted by those who wrongly believe the 2020 was stolen from Donald Trump that was flown at…
In 2024, Affinity and Lawyerist restructured our employee-first approach. In a concerted effort to improve at the individual level, Robin Carberry, Paco Roman, and Natasha Evans joined the team as professional development coaches for all employees. “This program was introduced to help folks enjoy a meaningful place to work. To help them find more joy…
As the 2024 elections draw near, the economic impact of cannabis legalization will likely become a prominent topic in political discourse. With billions in total sales, and millions in tax revenue, the economic benefits of legal cannabis are clear. Beyond the monetary gains, there is a crucial aspect of the cannabis industry that should not…
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) After years of getting roasted roasted in court, former Biglaw attorney Rudy Giuliani has moved on to roasting coffee beans! For a lot of lawyers, making that better-late-than-never transition to a new career requires a nudge to break out of the rut. Giuliani, who has also served as a government…
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the approval of $7.7 billion for borrowers receiving Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), those who signed up for Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, and those receiving forgiveness on income-driven repayment (IDR) due to fixes made by the administration. James KvaalThe U.S. Department of Education also announced an update…