Iowa Supreme Court
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Courts
Lawyer Pulls A Bartleby On Disciplinary Committee
I wonder if he's as nonchalant about collecting his paycheck. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 04.08.19
* “There needs to be some kind of ongoing legislative inquiry—whether for impeachment or something else [to release grand jury material.” If you’re eager to get your hands on the full Mueller report, you may have to wait a bit longer thanks to this D.C. Circuit case. [Big Law Business]
* Meanwhile, during part of a weekend tweetstorm, President Donald Trump said that “even though [he] [has] every right to do so,” he’s not yet read the Mueller report. But even if he does read it in the future, it’s unlikely he’ll change his “complete and total exoneration” tune. [Slate]
* In the wake of recent accusations of inappropriate touching, the way former Vice President Joe Biden handled Anita Hill’s sexual harassment claims against Justice Clarence Thomas’s dramatic confirmation hearing is coming back to bite him. [CNN]
* Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday, effective immediately. According to a senior administration official, the UVA Law alumnus said the President was “making unreasonable and even impossible requests” about the border. [CBS News]
* Weekend at Ruthie’s?
Windmill cancer expertsConspiracy theorists think that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been dead for quite some time and Democrats are covering it up to prevent President Trump from taking her seat. [The Hill]* Congratulations to Justice Christopher McDonald, the first person of color to serve on the Iowa Supreme Court. McDonald, “an immigrant’s son,” says he’s “deep[ly] concern[ed]” with racial justice issues. [Des Moines Register]
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Family Law
Racism, Blackmail, And Death: Iowa Supreme Court Makes Pro-Surrogacy Ruling In Tumultuous Case
Let's count this as an important half-victory for securing the rights of intended parents to enter into valid surrogacy agreements.
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Attorney Misconduct, Email Scandals, Lawyer of the Day, Legal Ethics, Rank Stupidity
Lawyer Falls For Nigerian Inheritance Scam, Gets Suspended
Which is worse, to be unethical or to be stupid -- really, really stupid? -
Gender, Hotties, Quote of the Day, Sexism
Iowa Supreme Court Revisits the 'Law of Irresistible Attraction'
Maybe you can't fire someone just for being "too hot." -
Gender, Hotties, Quote of the Day, Sexism, Television, Videos
The 'Law of Irresistible Attraction': Now With More Cleavage!
Apparently this is what happens when you lose your job and your lawsuit in Iowa. -
Gender, Hotties, Sexism, Women's Issues
The Law of 'Irresistible Attraction': In Iowa, If Your Boss Thinks You're Hot, You're Going to Need to Find Another Job
Employees in Iowa can now be fired if their bosses consider them to be an "irresistible attraction." Yep, and this is completely fair in the eyes of the law.