Earth Day 2024: Course Materials to Engage Students

Published: 4/22/2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes On April 22, 1970, Earth Day emerged as a pivotal event in the environmental movement. Spearheaded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, it aimed to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and inspire action towards conservation. On the inaugural Earth Day, 20 million Americans took to the streets to voice…

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Donald Trump: The Ultimate Con Artist Gets Judged

(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) He sat in judgment of contestants during a 15-season run of “The Apprentice” and “You’re fired” became a catchphrase parodied in households and workplaces around the country. But now, instead of sitting in judgment of others, “The Donald” himself will be judged. And not by adoring TV fans and…

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“Round 2” Of Marketing Rule Enforcement Actions — Focus On Hypothetical Performance – Advertising, Marketing & Branding

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission imposed fines and other sanctions on five registered investment advisers (RIAs) for violations of the Investment Adviser Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1), which has now been in effect for nearly…

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Direct Examination: Controlling A Friendly Witness (Podcast) – Trials & Appeals & Compensation

In this episode of “The Trial Lawyer’s Handbook” podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small goes over how to avoid leading questions on direct examinations while still maintaining control. Mr. Small outlines six important steps to help ensure direct examinations go the way the lawyer wants them to: preparation, mistakes, pace, pieces, narrative and listen. These…

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The morning read for Monday, April 22

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 22, 2024 at 9:36 am The justices will hear oral argument in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson and Smith v. Spizzirri this morning. 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:…

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