He certainly didn’t couch his words. Last night, Democratic vice presidential pick and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz came to FIRE’s hometown of Philadelphia to campaign with presidential nominee Kamala Harris. “And I got to tell you, I can’t wait to debate the guy — that is, if he’s willing to get off the couch and…
Home Daily News Law firms are seeing ‘significant resurgence’… Law Firms Law firms are seeing ‘significant resurgence’ in financial health, new report says By Debra Cassens Weiss August 6, 2024, 9:04 am CDT Most major practice areas experienced growth in the second quarter of 2024, leading to “a significant resurgence in the financial health of…
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa, as of last year, what percentage of associates say they want to make partner at their firm? Hint: The percentage of millennial lawyers that want to make partner has increased as they’ve progressed further…
University of California Los AngelesUniversity of California Los AngelesMinority groups experienced gains relative to their white counterparts in all key Hollywood employment arenas examined in the streaming film sector, according to a new report from the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at UCLA. The Hollywood Diversity Report — authored by Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón,…
Did overheated political rhetoric lead to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump? On today’s show we explore political violence: its history, its causes, and its relationship with free speech. Flemming Rose is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute. He previously served as foreign affairs editor and culture editor at the Danish newspaper…
Home Daily News Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s suit seeking… U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s suit seeking to delay Trump sentencing in New York case By Debra Cassens Weiss August 6, 2024, 11:33 am CDT Former President Donald Trump awaits the start of his criminal trial at Manhattan criminal court in New York on…
A more efficient process is underway for filing the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Jeremy SingerAccording to U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cordona, the new process is informed by conversations with and feedback from students, institutions, and other stakeholders following a challenging 2024-25 FAFSA cycle. “Thanks to the partnership of…
Some argue that Section 230 allows the internet to flourish. Others argue it allows harmful content to flourish. Christopher Cox knows something about Section 230: He co-wrote it. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is an American law passed in 1996 that shields websites from liability for content posted on their sites by users….
Home Daily News 4th Circuit upholds drug conviction despite… Law in Popular Culture 4th Circuit upholds drug conviction despite use of rap lyrics during trial By Debra Cassens Weiss August 7, 2024, 8:57 am CDT The prosecution’s use of drug-dealing rap lyrics at trial was not error requiring reversal of a conviction in connection with…
So, what did we miss? And where is Glanville? Over the last few months I’m sure you’ve been wondering what the hell has been going on with the YSL RICO trial. You know who else has that question burning in their minds? THE JURY. Between all of the problems with the judge, the other judge,…