Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and undocumented graduates continue to take on leading positions at some of America’s largest economic engines like Google and Microsoft, investing in their own families and communities, despite experiencing increasingly high levels of stress regarding their immigration. But with DACA applications closed, more undocumented students are struggling to obtain…
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OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 21, 2024 at 6:12 pm The court ruled in Smith v. Arizona on Friday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Friday sent the case of an Arizona man convicted of drug possession back to the state courts. Jason Smith argued that when an expert witness testified for the…
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Law360’s fourth annual Lawyer Satisfaction Survey, what percentage of respondents said they’re unlikely or very unlikely to look for a job elsewhere in the next year? Hint: Plus 73% said they’d still be a lawyer if they could do it all over…
Olga V. Mack is a Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT. Olga embraces legal innovation and had dedicated her career to improving and shaping the future of law. She is convinced that the legal profession will emerge even stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive than…
Student-athletes may find it more difficult to report sexual harassment and violence, according to a report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. “Sexual Harassment and Violence: Efforts to Help College Athletes” provides GAO’s findings from reviewing issues related to sexual harassment and violence against college athletes. The report examines barriers for athletes in reporting…
The biggest story in criminal law this week was undoubtedly the arrest of Justin Timberlake, former member of The Mickey Mouse Club and NSYNC, on charges of driving while intoxicated. A police officer in Sag Harbor, New York, reportedly observed a gray 2025 BMW run a stop sign, and when the officer pulled the car…
Aileen Cannon As of this writing, Judge Aileen Cannon is holding a multi-day hearing, complete with oral argument by amici, to determine whether special counsels are illegal. The legitimacy of special counsel appointments has been settled law since the Watergate era, and the same question posed no great challenge to Judge Maryellen Noreika, who disposed…
John C. Brittain, a professor in the David A. Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), is being honored with the Thurgood Marshall Award. John C. BrittainThe award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to civil rights and the principles of justice championed by Justice…
Ed note: This is the fourth article in a series. Read the first installment here, second here, and third here. Building on the momentum from last week’s discussion on crafting a dynamic digital presence and initiating pre-conference connections, this week’s continuation of “The Playbook Strategy” delves into the intricacies of mastering the art of conversation. …