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Tony West, chief legal officer of Uber Technologies (Pic by David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Chief Legal Officer at Uber, Tony West, is taking unpaid leave from the company, effective August 17. The company announced his plans to “volunteer on a political campaign in his personal capacity.” Which isn’t surprising since his sister-in-law is…
Sticky-fingered Sam goes to the local shoe store to purchase a new pair of shoes. The last pair of shoes in her size are priced at $150. Deciding that these are too expensive, Sam removes a sticker from a box of shoes on the clearance shelf priced at $30 and places the sticker on the…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 6, 2024 at 10:57 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Tuesday, August 6, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 6, 2024, 10:57 AM),…
Y’all seeing this? (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Donald Trump should not be the person you rely on for the legal zeitgeist. His thoughts on the Central Park 5 and repeated losses to E. Jean Carroll should attest to that, but he’s unexpectedly tapped in when it comes to rappers facing legal trouble. During…
Growing Cannabis in Australia Though growing cannabis for personal use remains illegal in most Australian states and territories, growing for medicinal and scientific purposes was legalized under federal law in 2016. Under federal law, cultivation includes sowing seeds, planting, growing, tending, nurturing, harvesting, grafting, dividing, or transplanting a cannabis plant. Production is the separation of…
One challenge for developing drugs for autoimmune diseases is that biologic therapies can spark an immune response against them. Immunology and inflammation research is coming up with new approaches to reduce the risk of such responses. That science is progressing in the hands of new companies raising fresh rounds of capital. Inflammation and immunology figures…
* Google passes Go… does not collect $200. [Law360] * Police shouldn’t lie to minors during questioning according to the ABA. Seems like maybe that mandate could be a bit broader. [ABA Journal] * Judges using their office to bully law students cleared of misconduct. [Reuters] * Navajo Nation sends its police force to try…
I thought the sexual abuse complaints against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, a Catholic holding a very high position in his church’s hierarchy, were limited to Massachusetts, where a man claimed that McCarrick had abused him at a wedding many years ago. I have written about abuse in Massachusetts and other New England states. Massachusetts has…
Bill Barr Hates Ethics: Even when it has bipartisan support! Cursed With Luxury And Poor Memory: Turns out there are even more Thomas x Crow trips! Clients Realize There Are Other Options: Am Law 200 and midsized firms are seeing an uptick in work. Where Do The Best Teach?: Check out this law professor ranking….
(Image via Shutterstock) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Vault’s most recent practice area rankings, which Biglaw firm is best in Energy, Oil, & Gas Law? Hint: The firm was also ranked #1 in Texas. See the answer on the next page. #Texas #Firm #Top #Ranking