FORD: This morning, I made arrangements to travel to an annual conference. When traveling, I am always reminded of how much work I must devote to having my needs met. Traveling while Black has been a lifelong challenge. Why? · I often carry additional luggage. · My bags are very heavy and full. · …
Last month, Trump-appointed federal judge Joshua Kindred resigned from the District of Alaska bench. The decision — coming just four years after his lifetime appointment — was motivated by a massive ethics scandal. According to the Special Committee appointed by the Ninth Circuit to investigate the complaints against the judge, Kindred engaged in sexual misconduct…
A new report from EdTrust suggests that state leaders should review their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) investments to prioritize funding those programs that were successful and would most equitably benefit students. Nancy Duchesneau“Some students, including students of color, students from low-income households, or of LGBTQ+ identity, faced greater mental health challenges during…
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Dr. Jelani CobbStudent prospects now can apply to degree programs in Columbia Journalism School at no cost. The school announced the move as part of its efforts, known as the CJS2030 strategic initiatives, to foster an inclusive media landscape. Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean and Henry R. Luce Professor of Journalism, has described the objective as…
Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? Well, with ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, set to convene this weekend in Nashville, organizers plan to serve some 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew. Organizers hope this year’s ILTACON will set an attendance record, with 3,906…
Boutique law firms mean business when it comes to compensation. They recruit the best and brightest lawyers and reward them handsomely with top salaries and bonuses that often exceed the market. Two New York-based boutiques — Holwell Shuster & Goldberg and Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna — that are used to making headlines with their…
Milbank is back at it! The Biglaw firm has made a name for itself for constantly pushing associate compensation upwards, so why would 2024 be any different? Today, the firm announced special summer bonuses for all associates globally. The dollar amount ranges from $6,000 to $25,000, as per the following scale (you can read the…
This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals released on August 6, 2024. These summaries will be added to Smith’s Criminal Case Compendium, a free and searchable database of case summaries from 2008 to the present. (1) Statement by child describing her sister’s sexual abuse was admissible under Rule…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 8, 2024 at 10:53 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Thursday, August 8, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 8, 2024, 10:53 AM),…