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Last week, I wrote a post entitled “Loper Comes For the DEA. Will it Matter Though?” In that post, I discussed a brand new federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals case that concluded that hemp derivatives like THC-O are not controlled substances. The hemp community has largely celebrated this as a win, even though as…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 13, 2024 at 11:14 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Friday, Sept. 13, SCOTUSblog (Sep. 13, 2024, 11:14 AM),…
Choose your law school wisely — it may cost you A LOT. The post The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024) appeared first on Above the Law. #Expensive #Law #Schools
We know that law school doesn’t teach attorneys how to run a business. Even so, law firms face greater financial complexity than other professions because we hold money as custodians on behalf of other people in special accounts specifically created for that purpose. Managing trust accounts (also known as IOLTA accounts), their recordkeeping, and reporting,…
HoLove is shrinking. The post Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff appeared first on Above the Law. #Top #Biglaw #Firm #Closing #Offices #Laying #Attorneys #Staff
From the thugs-gonna-thug dept The post Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The Groin appeared first on Above the Law. #Ninth #Circuit #Immunity #Officer #Shot #Peaceful #Protester #Groin
* Biglaw firm suffers toilet explosion. Skibidi’s forces grow closer every day. [Roll on Friday] * Alina Habba settles with waitress who sued her alleging that the lawyer convinced her to sign away her rights against a Trump company. [Independent] * Newsmax will face Smartmatic trial this month. [AP] * Correspondence reveals that behind closed…
At critical junctures in Donald Trump’s presidency, some individuals of unquestionable loyalty to the President stood up to Trump and refused to carry out his orders. Despite their prior service in advancing Trump’s policies, Trump viewed those acts of disobedience as betrayal. In the future, officials in the Trump administration will understand that loyalty means…
Another Firm Closes An Eastern Office: Perkins Coie is moving its Asia-centered hub. Do You Know About The Boogeymen?: These are the firms you don’t want to go up against. Another State Is Turning Away From NextGen: Nevada is cooking up a cool alternative. Why Does This Sliding Scale Have Branches?: You’ll have to work…
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