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  • Non-Sequiturs: 04.19.16
    Non-Sequiturs

    Non-Sequiturs: 04.19.16

    * Watch out, law students! Democratic politician Darren Soto is in hot water for what he wrote as part of Law Revue. [Gawker]

    * Bernie may be complaining about Hillary’s fundraising, but according to election law expert Rick Hasen, “legally this seems weak.” Well, when you are alleging someone is breaking the law, “legally weak” is good enough. [The Atlantic]

    * Fourth Circuit to the rescue! Today, the court held that federal law prevents public schools from banning students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. [Slate]

    * Predictions on how the justices will wind up voting in U.S. v. Texas. [Empirical SCOTUS]

    * A new day, a new lawsuit against Trump. Filed yesterday, Cheryl Jacobus is suing for defamation, and Michelle Fields seems like she might not be far behind. [The Slot]

    * ICYMI, here’s our own Elie Mystal talking elections on Morning Joe. [MSNBC]

    * Need more time to focus on business development? Delegate your work. [Reboot Your Law Practice]

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  • Non-Sequiturs: 04.15.16
    Non-Sequiturs

    Non-Sequiturs: 04.15.16

    * Pharmacists are hoping the Supreme Court will allow them to stop upholding the law. [Bloomberg BNA]

    * The University of Mississippi tried to contextualize a Confederate statue on its campus. It failed. Miserably. [Lawyers, Guns and Money]

    * The phenomenon of rap lyrics being used against criminal defendants in court. [Genius]

    * Yes, you may be an educated professional, but social media can still be hard. [Med City News]

    * The evidence is mounting: basic legal services may soon stop being the province of lawyers in favor of tech solutions. Can anything be done to stop the future? [Law and More]

    * The Eighth Circuit may not be happy about it, but North Dakota is paying a settlement over its overly restrictive abortions laws. [Slate]

    * Don’t forget, the deadline is Monday at 5pm! We are taking submissions for ATL’s annual Law Revue Contest. Deadline is April 18th. [Above the Law]
    * The University of Mississippi tried to contextualize a Confederate statue on its campus. It failed. Miserably. [Lawyers, Guns and Money]

    * The phenomenon of rap lyrics being used against criminal defendants in court. [Genius]

    * Yes, you may be an educated professional, but social media can’t still be hard. [Med City News]

    * The evidence is mounting: basic legal services may soon stop being the province of lawyers in favor of tech solutions. Can anything be done to stop the future? [Law and More]

    * The Eighth Circuit may not be happy about it, but North Dakota is paying a settlement over its overly restrictive abortions laws. [Slate]

    * Don’t forget, the deadline is Monday at 5pm! We are taking submission for ATL’s annual Law Revue Contest. Deadline is April 18th. [Above the Law]

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  • Non-Sequiturs: 04.07.16
    Non-Sequiturs

    Non-Sequiturs: 04.07.16

    * Feel utterly powerless at your law firm? You aren’t alone, and here are some tips for reclaiming your power. [Law and More]

    * When you are engaging with a threatening opponent, make sure you never let your guard down. [Katz Justice]

    * One of the lasting legacies of the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearing, about to get the dramatic treatment by HBO, is the creation of the Independent Women’s Forum, a conservative, anti-feminist powerhouse. [Slate]

    * Barbara MF Streisand is weighing in on the state of the Supreme Court, because why wouldn’t you care about what Funny Girl has to say about the Court. [Huffington Post]

    * U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Fogel is preaching the benefits of mindfulness. [WSJ Law Blog]

    * Looking back on the history of legal blogging. [Big Law Business]

    * Yeah, cops have no idea how they are supposed to enforce the North Carolina anti-LGBTQ bill. [Gawker]

    * Don’t forget! We are taking submission for ATL’s annual Law Revue Contest. Deadline is April 18th. [Above the Law]

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