The Supreme Court Really Doesn’t Like Prisoners
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Death Penalty Receives Another Blow, This Time In Pennsylvania
An unconventional tactic has put a stop to the death penalty in Pennsylvania... for now.
What Biglaw Can Learn From Personal Injury Firms
How a former insurance agent built a Houston injury practice around systems, empathy, and disciplined advocacy.
Justice Alito Looks Facts In The Face, Says, ‘Whatever.’
Justice Alito's opinion in today's death penalty case may not have been a surprise, but his unwitting undermining of conservative values was a surprise twist.
Do We Execute People With Missing Brains Now?
What's the point of having an 8th Amendment anymore?
Morning Docket: 02.14.12
* A bill to legalize gay marriage in New Jersey has passed in the state Senate. If this passes in the state Assembly, will Chris Christie put the kibosh on it? Someone better make him a faaabulous offer he can’t refuse. [Wall Street Journal] * They might not be the most stylish bunch, but without […]
Morning Docket: 11.14.11
* Pennsylvania may have new child abuse reporting requirements by the year’s end. Apparently the key to efficiency in state government is to sully the reputation of the state’s pride and joy. [CNN] * “There is always room for a good law school, regardless of the climate.” Say hello to Peter C. Alexander, the founding […]
How Checkbox’s ‘Legal Front Door’ Can Transform Your Workflow
Leveraging agentic AI to triage, prioritize, and automate the law department inbox.