America
-
Government
On Subsidizing The World Versus A European-Style Welfare State
Why don't we have a better system of social support for people in need? Consider these points. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 07.01.16
Ed. note: In observance of the Fourth of July, Above the Law will not be publishing on Monday. Have a great weekend!
* The little known religious history behind America’s seal. Separation of church and state be damned. [Wall Street Journal]
* Fireworks are super pretty to look at, but dangerous. So be careful out there. [Southeast Missourian]
* 5 prosecutors are responsible for 440 death sentences. That is incredibly disturbing. [The Guardian]
* U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves blocked a Mississippi law that would allow those with religious objections to deny wedding services to gay couples. Good to see the concept of precedent in action. [Reuters]
* Republican delegates can do… pretty much whatever they want to. It is a political issue, not a legal one. [Huffington Post]
* It is shockingly easy for the government to spy on journalists. [The Intercept]
* Lawyer that sued Led Zeppelin is suspended. [MSN]
* Donald Trump is definitely coming to Pennsylvania Avenue (he’s building a hotel there). [Denver Channel]
- Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
-
Contests, Facebook, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Ennui. Rhymes With Crap Tea.
A lawyer thought he had found a way to escape the daily grind -- until he got stopped by some pesky rules. -
Election 2012, Harvard, iPhone, Politics, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Harvard Law Grads Are Prone to Typos
Apparently this Harvard-educated presidential candidate can't spell "America." Are you still with Mitt?