Midlevel Biglaw Associates Are Really Tired
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Morning Docket: 05.23.24
* Sam Alito flew yet another insurrectionist flag. How many can one guy have? [Balls and Strikes] * “Judge worries jury wouldn’t understand Trump docs case.” Every accusation is a confession. [CNN] * Ending Section 230 gaining support because a troubling number of lawmakers are stupid. [Law360] * Jones Day brings case on behalf of…
Will Biglaw Firms Continue To Face Employment Claims In The Wake Of The Talent Wars?
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I do think we’ve seen an uptick in claims coming from attorneys who historically may have made progress toward partner, but in the more competitive legal industry where you often have to generate millions of dollars in a large law firm, they’re not getting…
Employees Who Report Bullying And Harassment Of Other Staff May Qualify As Whistleblowers – Whistleblowing
Two recent Employment Tribunal decisions have made it clear that employees who report the bullying or harassment of other members of staff may qualify as whistleblowers in law, meaning that they will have special protection from detriment and dismissal from Day 1 of their employment. What happened in these cases? Case 1 – Cameron-Peck v…
Exposing The Originalism Lie – Above the Law
In this episode, I chat with Madiba Dennie, deputy editor at Balls and Strikes, about her new book, “The Originalism Trap.” Discover how originalist ideology affects our legal system, and why it’s crucial to challenge it. A must-listen for anyone curious about the evolving role of law and justice! Highlights Potential of the law to…
Trump Takes Power Nap In Court After Exhausting Morning Of Contempt-Posting Through It
(Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) Even before voir dire got under way this afternoon, Donald Trump was already trying it with Justice Juan Merchan. Last month, the court imposed a gag order barring the former president from publicly attacking witnesses, jurors, and lawyers involved in his prosecution…
Learning Science in Cengage Learning Design
Published: 8/23/2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes After we published our last posts about learning design, instructors asked us – what’s the difference between learning science and learning design? Learning science is the study of how people learn and draws from many disciplines, including psychology, cognitive science, education and pedagogy, computer science, data analysis and statistics,…
What Is a Medical Expert Witness?
Having a medical expert witness can be a crucial asset when legal cases involve complex medical issues. But what exactly is a medical expert witness, and what role do they play in the legal system? A medical expert witness is a highly qualified and experienced professional who provides expert opinions and testimony in legal cases…
GuardMe teams up with Edvisor to offer insurance coverage to students globally
The partnership will give GuardMe a “new sales channel”, as Edvisor’s customers will be provided with GuardMe’s insurance policies in countries where the insurance provider has not previously operated, namely outside Europe and Canada. “This partnership represents a strategic move for GuardMe Europe, allowing us to offer our unparalleled insurance products exclusively through Edvisor’s robust…
5 Ways to Prioritize Educational Equity in Your Classroom
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching—and that couldn’t be more true for today’s student population. Being mindful of what students need for a successful learning experience should be top of mind for instructors. Higher ed’s traditional cookie-cutter instructional design approach was never enough to maximize educational equity—and that’s even more pertinent among today’s student…