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Judges are supposed to be the neutral part of the government. Not only ought they just call balls and strikes, it is constitutionally vital that they do so. Judicial neutrality is a threshold separation of powers issue. Why? Because that neutral evaluation of the facts should act as an important buffer to separate the abuses…
In the intricate mosaic of the legal profession, every role is a pivotal thread contributing to the system’s overall integrity and efficacy. The term “nonlawyer,” frequently used within the American Bar Association (ABA) to categorize legal professionals who are not attorneys, subtly undermines the significant contributions of these essential team members. With insights from Colin…
As Above the Law has noted: “When it comes to in-house work, it’s a legal operations world, and we’re all just living in it.” Indeed, legal ops continues to maintain a high profile in law departments, while the related technology runs to the core of corporate strategy. In this special report, we’re pleased to share…
Need a nap? Now you can do it at the office! Biglaw firms are doing the best they can to convince their lawyers to return to the office, and in many cases, that has meant adding “unconventional” features to their offices that will add fun, excitement, and even respite to their attorneys’ lives. So, what,…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 24, 2024 at 10:34 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Wednesday, July 24, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 24, 2024, 10:34 AM),…
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and dozens of providers have filed a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group (UHG) for losses from the Change Healthcare cyberattack that happened earlier this year. The plaintiffs argued that Change Healthcare, which was acquired by UHG in 2022, didn’t take adequate precautions against the attack and caused major…
This post summarizes published criminal law and related cases released by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals during June 2024. Cases of potential interest to state practitioners are summarized monthly. Previous summaries of Fourth Circuit cases are available here. 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1) is not facially unconstitutional U.S. v. Canada, 103 F.4th 257 (June 3, 2024)….
* Group tries to make Kim Davis the vehicle for re-banning marriage equality. How does this keep coming back to the same schmucks? [Kentucky Lantern] * Trump sues over Harris using Biden-Harris money as if her name isn’t right there. [Reuters] * Biden takes a page from his rivals and embraces judicial nominees who can…
Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision last week to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago improper-document-handling indictment against former President Donald Trump came as a shock to most observers. Judge Cannon found Special Counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of the case was constitutionally flawed because his appointment to his post by Attorney General Merrick Garland was not authorized by Congress and…
If all goes well, Vice President Kamala Harris will be sworn in as President on January 20, 2025. If that happens, she will bring her experience as a local district attorney and California’s attorney general to the Oval Office. That will be a very good thing. Others are now arguing that those experiences will be…