The North Carolina General Assembly has temporarily adjourned for the short session, with plans to reconvene a few more times throughout the remainder of the year. So far in 2024, a handful of bills have been enacted that affect criminal law and procedure. One of these bills includes laws that have already taken effect, summarized…
As of July 2, Poland-bound Indian students have had to register their study visa applications through the e-consult system. The embassy further announced that the interview appointment dates will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis for applicants registering through the Polish Embassy in New Delhi. The new rules apply to Indian students under the jurisdiction…
John Fry has been appointed president of Temple University. John Fry“I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to serve as the 15th president of Temple University, a globally recognized, mission-driven R1 university,” said Fry. “I am grateful for the confidence of Chair Mitch Morgan and the Board of Trustees, and particularly honored to succeed President…
Many Biglaw firms are trying to expand their office offerings in the great growth race, but at least one has recently decided to shutter three of its offices in the U.S. and abroad. Is there trouble in paradise for this Am Law 200 firm? Armstrong Teasdale — a firm that brought in $218,100,000 gross revenue…
Hosted at the Travelex Confidence Group’s head office in the Brazilian city of São Paulo on June 26, sponsors and special guests from across the globe were welcomed by the newly installed BELTA president, who runs the TravelMate agency in Curitiba. “We value building more stories over time, always valuing quality, safety, respect and responsibility,”…
Endowments are the result of a successful long-term strategic plan. Through major giving and capital campaigns, your organization has created a pool of endowed funds to create a consistent funding tool in perpetuity. That is wonderful—if you have the tools to accurately track and manage all the moving pieces. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up…
A lawsuit filed in Federal District Court in Chicago against Northwestern University’s law school claims the school’s hiring practices take away opportunities from better-qualified white men. It alleges the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law gives preference to less-qualified women and applicants of color. The lawsuit — which more broadly, negatively critiques faculty hiring practices at…
College graduates have a similar attitude regarding the American dream than those who do not have a degree, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. A new survey from Pew Research Center reveals that Americans are divided, by age and income, on whether they believe the American dream is possible.The survey noted…
Published: 7/8/2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Starting college is a huge social shift that can be challenging for new students to navigate. After completing my senior year online, I arrived at Arizona State University with rose-tinted visions of first few weeks ahead: Walking across the quad with people I met the day prior, who would…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 8, 2024 at 10:14 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Monday, July 8, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 8, 2024, 10:14 AM),…