In theory, judges are cool-headed, impartial public servants who do their jobs. Simple enough, right? Not for Tony R. Mallery! After an extended period of not comporting himself in a judicial manner, California’s Commission on Judicial Performance decided that it was time for him to change careers. From the ABA Journal: Judge Tony R. Mallery…
Event fundraising is growing in 2024. So far this year, Fundraising Pages on JustGiving created for running, walking, swimming, and triathlon events have all raised more than at this time last year! With this growth of event fundraising happening on JustGiving, events are the perfect way of getting more eyes on your charity. And today,…
Among the wide range of flexible working requests that land on employers’ desks, it can be particularly challenging to respond to requests to work compressed hours. We consider the most frequently asked questions. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we have continued to see a tussle between employers wanting a return to the office…
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Supreme Court rules against Coinbase in arbitration dispute”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. “Abortion Pills in Louisiana…
By The AI & Economic Justice Project of the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice On April 26, the ABA, in partnership with the National Association of Consumer Advocates, will host “AI and Consumers: The Invisible Impact on Economic Justice”—the ABA’s second webinar in an ongoing series on artificial intelligence and economic justice…
Ever meet a person who whispers in their outside voice? When you know what their problem is, you can work around it by telling them to text you or just hold their comments until a more convenient time. The real issue is when someone speaks in a reasonable tone but is betrayed by their environment….
(Image via Getty) Surrogacy arrangements have steadily gained acceptance in the United States. You probably even know someone who has used surrogacy to grow their family. Indeed, the typical surrogacy arrangement isn’t controversial or full of drama, despite what readers of this column might think! Generally, a woman is represented by an attorney and knowingly…
Golden Gate University School of Law’s decision to close its doors has seen some serious pushback from a group of students and alumni fighting to pry them back open. Plaintiffs are trying to force the school’s doors back open through the courts. While they didn’t get the ruling they wanted, there is still some fight…
Chief Judge Glanville has been ignoring the fumes of the dumpster fire he’s been presiding over for the last few weeks now. Thankfully, some sense seems to have wafted from the flame — he’s stopping the trial to give a different judge a chance to weigh in on if being a star witness in the…
Brown University in Rhode Island has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement stems from a complaint filed against the university in December 2023 alleging Title VI violations regarding alleged harassment…