Police
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Justice, Politics
Trump's 'Sanctuary Cities' Order Violates The Republican Parts Of The Constitution Too
Basic Republican thought should tell you that Trump's order is unconstitutional. -
Justice, Police
If You Think Body Cameras Bring Justice, You Just Aren't Paying Attention
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Justice, SCOTUS
In First Ruling Of New Year, Supreme Court Again Defends Police's License To Kill
Where you come down on this case probably has a lot to do with whether you think "qualified immunity" is a bug, or a feature.
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Technology
Trump's Pick For Attorney General A Big Fan Of Civil Asset Forfeiture
There's growing bipartisan opposition to civil asset forfeiture... but don't expect relief from this administration. -
Crime, Police
When Police Come To Search, What Are Your Rights?
It's their job to incriminate you -- not yours. Say nothing. -
Justice, Police
Cops Fired For Beating A Man, Which Seems The Very Least They Could Do
If you are counting at home, that's around 40 strikes with the baton. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 12.15.16
* The jury deliberated for just two hours before convicting Dylann Roof of the Charleston church murders. [The Daily Beast]
* Tables turned: how Judge Jed Rakoff (S.D.N.Y.) got the Second Circuit, which normally reviews his judgments, overturned. [Bloomberg BNA]
* Keith Lee takes a deep dive into newly released law school data (the ABA 509 disclosures). [Associate’s Mind]
* Eugene Volokh breaks down a new Fourth Circuit ruling that protects the right of police officers to criticize department policies on Facebook. [Volokh Conspiracy]
* David Lander evaluates the pluses and minuses of law schools relying upon adjunct professors to fill curricular gaps. [PrawfsBlawg]
* What variables best explain the decisions of the Roberts Court? [Tennessee Law Review via Hangley Aronchick]
* Check out Womble Carlyle’s new podcast, Bulldog Bites. Says host Mark Henriques, “I promise it won’t feel like work. If you don’t learn something, hopefully you’ll laugh with us about something.” [Womble Carlyle]
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Deaths, Law Schools, Police
Law Student Shot In Head, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
His death has been ruled a homicide. - Sponsored
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Justice, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Supreme Court To Decide If Cops Can Troll You, Then Shoot You
The 9th Circuit has held that if the cops provoke a violent confrontation, and then deal with you, violently, they can be held liable. -
Justice, Murder, Police
Of Course It's Legal For Cops To Murder Black People
It's not illegal for cops to kill black people. -
Crime, Police
The Unmitigated Stupidity Of Confessing
If you really need to get things off your chest about something you've done, here's who to tell -- your lawyer. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.21.16
* Some big reasons why Trump will probably stick to well-worn tradition and select a federal appellate judge to fill Justice Scalia’s seat. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Class action against Chipotle over burritos containing over 300 calories. [Slate]
* Should lawyers learn how to code? Maybe not. Hell, I’d just be happy if someone showed me how Minecraft works. [Lawyerist]
* Police are spending millions spying on protesters because the Bill of Rights is merely advisory these days. [Washington Post]
* A look at “ageism in the digital era.” I’m sure no one will read it because it’s not properly Snapchatted. [Digiday]
* Law professors weigh in on Mike Pence’s night at the theater. Honestly, has anyone considered that they may have just been chanting, “Boourns“? [TaxProf Blog]
* The Pawnee Nation has filed suit against the federal government over oil-and-gas operations on tribal lands. If the last 400 years are any indication, they may be out of luck. [Pawnee Nation]
* University of Chicago 3L Joshua B. Pickar is a Rhodes Scholar. Congrats. [Rhodes Trust]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.17.16
* An in depth look at Texas Supreme Court Justice Don R. Willett, who is on Donald Trump’s SCOTUS shortlist. [Texas Observer]
* So… do you regret going to law school? [The Gen Why Lawyer]
* When the police obtain your cellphone number you’re gonna need a lawyer. [Katz Justice]
* Donald Trump’s Supreme Court will not be kind to labor. [Salon]
* Where Dov Charney goes, legal battles are sure to follow. [The Fashion Law]
* Lessons for losers. [Law and More]
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Crime, Police
It's Easy To Get Arrested
How much would it take to bring cops to your door? How can you be prosecuted based on one person's word against you? -
Crime, Legal Ethics, Small Law Firms
Just Another 'Lawyer Bites Cop' Story
Lawyer might have bit off more than he could chew.... -
Justice, Police, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Flag Is A Legal Issue, Black Lives Are Not
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg does not have to know WHY you are protesting the flag to know that you are allowed to do it. -
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Football, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, America's Judicial Sweetheart, Calls Colin Kaepernick's Anthem Protest 'Dumb And Disrespectful'
Disappointing comments like these are unexpected from the Notorious RBG. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 10.07.16
* Rudy Giuliani may be hot to trot for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, but that doesn’t mean his relatives are. His daughter, Caroline, has indicated that she’ll be casting her ballot for Hillary Clinton. [Big Law Business]
* Police in New Jersey have made their first creepy clown arrest. The alleged perp is a 12-year-old from Toms River who made an “unspecified threat” against her middle school from the Instagram account “Killerclownfromnj.” [Fault Lines / Mimesis Law]
* Just like your country, you’re young, scrappy, and hungry, but that unauthorized “Hamilton” merchandise you’re selling is a definite way to lose your shot — and find yourself on the receiving end of an IP lawsuit. [THR, Esq. / Hollywood Reporter]
* Why not combine your love for liquor with your love for the law? Be a beer and wine attorney! Raise your glass, because these are the three coolest job listings this week in that field, and two of them are in-house! Cheers! [Greedy Associates / FindLaw]
* Why haven’t you registered for the Academy for Private Practice yet? You can network with your peers at our cocktail reception *and* receive CLE credit. It’s taking place in Philadelphia on October 27 and 28, and we’re offering a huge discount. Use code “10YRDISCOUNT” to receive $100 off the price of your ticket! [Above the Law]
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Small Law Firms
Lawyer's Cross-X Of Police And Trying To Understand The Unimaginable
When the police think you're a scumbag.