Texas is renowned for its extensive oil fields, contributing significantly to the state’s economy and providing numerous employment opportunities. However, the nature of the oil industry involves substantial risks, and oil field injuries are unfortunately common. Understanding these injuries, their causes, and the legal recourse available can help victims navigate their way to recovery and…
(Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images) A significant due process issue with Pauline Newman’s functional impeachment was that the members of her court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, acted as the judge, jury, and executioner when they cited the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act as cause to remove…
Last week, Above the Law released our annual ranking of the Top 50 Law Schools. Our formula gives the greatest weight to employment outcomes, on the premise that the law schools that best serve their students are the ones that put them in the best position to land real lawyer jobs and pay off their…
The video, posted by Mohammad Nishat, a postgraduate student at York University, has been viewed by nearly 1.6 million people on Instagram, showing over 100 international students queuing up outside a job fair at Tim Hortons coffee shop. The accounting student, originally from India, told The PIE News that he has been looking for a…
The summer sun doesn’t always mean good times — sometimes the warm weather brings layoffs. Faegre Drinker, a Biglaw firm ranked 55 on the Am Law 100, with $991,262,000 in gross revenue last year, internally announced layoffs. Though the precise scope of the layoffs is unknown, they will impact staff, counsel, and senior attorneys in…
Just under three years after the higher education and upskilling company became a unicorn, an “extraordinary” board meeting was called to discuss upGrad’s need for cash injection. According to Indian tech news outlet Entrackr, which accessed the data from the Registrar of Companies, the meeting resulted in a motion being passed to allot the proceeds…
What goes into a great first lecture? Ask any educator and they’ll highlight three resounding themes: prioritize community, foster connection and build excitement. The good news is that designing a high-impact first lecture doesn’t involve a complete rewrite of your existing lesson plan. Rather, it’s about making simple adjustments to help students form a great…
When Biden campaigned on the promise to forgive student loan debt, most student debtors were very excited. He has faced some serious pushback from very early on. SCOTUS said the HEROES Act didn’t authorize him to do so. Wisconsin said it would help too many Black people — the list goes on. That hasn’t stopped…
Aiming at strengthening its presence in the UK private student housing market and enhancing its services, the Noida-based University Living made the move with StudentTenant, led by industry experts Adam Ormesher and Karl McKenzie. “We are enthusiastic about the potential of this partnership with StudentTenant to strengthen our association with universities, and contribute positively to…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 10, 2024 at 10:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Wednesday, July 10, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 10, 2024, 10:45 AM),…