Imagine this. I am a rather strong person, someone who is willing to take on challenges that inhibit Black and other minoritized children from reaching their potential in schools and society. When raising my son (now an adult and father), I always found parent-teacher conferences intimidating. Imagine that. There was usually more than one teacher,…
Is this an actionable claim? (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) Judge Reed O’Connor is, by all accounts, a joke. Elevated to the federal bench by the grace of the Federalist Society vetting machine, O’Connor has spent his tenure striking down Obamacare — and getting overturned by the Supreme Court — striking down other parts of…
Legislation designed to ease the financial burdens of Californians seeking four-year degrees has passed both chambers of the state legislature. AB 2093 would allow low-income students pursuing a bachelor’s degrees at any California community college tuition free. Two-year degree seekers are already eligible for such fee waivers through the California Promise Program. Miguel SantiagoThe bill, introduced…
The Metropolitan Detention Center, (MDC) in Brooklyn (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images) Most judges would agree that, under ordinary circumstances, sentencing represents their most difficult and complex responsibility. In this case, the determination is further complicated by an extrinsic factor that looms large in nearly every bail and sentencing determination made in this…
(Image via Getty) Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Scheduling Order So That Any 2024 Election-Related Challenges Can Be Decided Quickly”: Rick Hasen has this post at…
Data Center Power: AI and Other Computing’s Impact But AI isn’t the only place to point fingers: Data-driven processes are also on the rise, pulling information from throughout campus data centers and IT systems. “As we’re collecting more data from the multitudes of systems, it’s increasingly straining them,” says Kathe Pelletier, senior director of…
Whether a law degree is necessary or even helpful for legal operations roles has been the topic of a lively debate on LinkedIn. As Corporate Counsel reported earlier this week, Akshay Verma, a former director of legal ops at Meta and current chief operating officer at SpotDraft, posted a comment about a trend in which…
In national news, prosecutors filed a superseding indictment in the federal criminal case against Donald Trump after the Supreme Court granted former presidents substantial immunity. Court papers say the new indictment “reflects the Government’s efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s holdings and remand instructions.” Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents…
Chief Justice John Roberts heralded the significance of one of the biggest cases from last term, Trump v. United States, with the words, “This case poses a question of lasting significance: When may a former President be prosecuted for official acts taken during his Presidency? Our Nation has never before needed an answer. But in addressing…
I attended bbcon for the first time in 2018 and have returned at every chance. Why? Because it’s worth it. The conference consistently delivers value – insights you won’t find anywhere else, connections with Blackbaud users from around the world, and opportunities to advance your career as a nonprofit professional. Here are my top 5…