Home Daily News Bystander can be on phone instead of scene… Tort Law Bystander can be on phone instead of scene to sue for distress of witnessing daughter’s crash, top state court says By Debra Cassens Weiss July 31, 2024, 9:11 am CDT A mother who heard her daughter’s car crash while giving her directions…
U.S. Supreme Court The October 2023 term had many blockbuster decisions that deservedly received headlines. But there also were some important cases that received far less media attention that will have a significant impact on the law. Here are a few of what I regard as the “sleeper” cases of the term. Statute of limitations…
Home Daily News Lewis Brisbois settles one former partner’s… Law Firms Lewis Brisbois settles one former partner’s lawsuit; second is pending By Debra Cassens Weiss July 31, 2024, 12:20 pm CDT Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has settled a race and disability lawsuit filed by a Black former partner who cited remarks in emails by…
Does the legal profession still need Latin? For how long? Ad infinitum? My first exposure to this ancient language was in high school In Montreal. On the first school day, I noticed a neighbor friend of mine, Thomas, dejectedly pacing the street. I asked him what the problem was, and he told me his dad…
Home Daily News DC Circuit rules for PETA in First Amendment… Animal Law DC Circuit rules for PETA in First Amendment challenge to agency’s social media comment filters By Debra Cassens Weiss July 31, 2024, 2:45 pm CDT The National Institutes of Health violated the First Amendment when it used keyword filters that blocked Facebook…
Home Daily News 5th Circuit avoids immigration-invasion argument… Immigration Law 5th Circuit avoids immigration-invasion argument in ruling for Texas in buoy barrier case By Debra Cassens Weiss August 1, 2024, 12:49 pm CDT A Texas effort to deter illegal immigration with floating buoys in the Rio Grande River got a boost Tuesday, when a federal…
Home Daily News South Carolina’s execution menu is not cruel… Death Penalty South Carolina’s execution menu is not cruel and unusual, state supreme court says By Debra Cassens Weiss August 1, 2024, 3:05 pm CDT The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a state law that gives death row inmates a choice of three execution…
In a few short weeks, fall term will be upon us and millions of students will flood classrooms. While their past transcripts, test scores, and applications indicate something about who they are and how they are doing, the truth is that we won’t know much about their lives without asking better questions. If one thing’s…
The University of California has admitted its largest and most diverse class to date, announced university officials. Han Mi Yoon-Wu“We are thrilled that the University of California continues to be a destination of choice for our state’s incredibly accomplished and diverse students,” said Han Mi Yoon-Wu, the university’s associate vice provost for undergraduate admissions. “This…
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 real estate? Hint: The firm — a top 20 overall firm — rose up from #2 in real estate last year. See the answer on the next page. #Real…