Ed. note: Welcome to our daily Trivia Question of the Day feature. Which justice was responsible for the addition of Starbucks coffee in the Supreme Court cafeteria? Hint: The most recently appointed justice serves on the Court’s cafeteria committee, so they’ve all had a go at the job. Justice Kagan is famous for bringing in a frozen yogurt…
We’re not shy about our Dana Nessel fandom. The Michigan Attorney General is tough on crime, social media savvy, and knows how to do a college football game right. At the ongoing Democratic National Convention, Nessel had something to say to the Supreme Court’s all-but-inevitable attack on Obergefell. This is, of course, a riff on…
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Aug 22, 2024 at 4:23 pm The Republican National Committee asked the justices to allow Arizona to continue to enforce a law that would bar those who do not show proof of citizenship from voting. (Wolfgang Schaller via Shutterstock) A divided Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon granted a request…
Good lawyers do more than know the law. They also zealously represent their clients. For the record, it is very hard to do that when you are also stealing from them. An estates attorney was caught misappropriating funds from several clients over a period of years. From Providence Journal: A disbarred Rhode Island attorney has…
(Image via Getty) Documenting legal transactions requires considering every possible circumstance. And maybe a few less than possible ones. Mecklenburg County North Carolina’s registry of deeds and other public legal documents has a website. That’s good! But it might have a user experience issue because not EVERY legal document requires the same decision tree… Hint:…
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. If the partners want associates to be in the office four days a week, or wear funny hats, or bill 2,400 hours three years in a row until they burn out and leave, that’s their prerogative. Every year, there’s a new crop of associates,…
Summary AI technology is transforming higher education. From personalized learning experiences to streamlined administrative processes, AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of campus life. However, with these opportunities come real concerns about academic integrity, data security, and trust. The Promise and Challenge of AI in Higher Education AI technology is transforming higher education….
What’s the best way to measure a law school’s scholarly impact? If you guessed that it involved calculating tenured professors’ citations, then you’d be right. In fact, U.S. News thought this was such a great idea that the publication decided to turn it into a (now abandoned) law school ranking. For those who are truly…
Recently, my family and I visited New Orleans where we enjoyed walking through its historical and distinct districts. We found ourselves in one area that was lined with antique shops on both sides of the street and that stretched for a few blocks. Each shop showcased various gold and crystal artifacts in their windows but…
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