Violence
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Crime
Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In Shooting Death Of Cinematographer
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Biglaw
23 Year Prison Sentence For Murderer Of Mayer Brown Partner
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Law Schools
Law School Launches Investigation Into Professor's Shocking Blog Post
Students say it was 'racist, it was offensive,' and fuels the ongoing violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. -
Legal Ethics
Judge Gets Censured For Unleashing His Fists Of Justice On Attorney
Yeah, punching a fellow member of the legal profession is a terrible idea. -
Crime
The Dan Markel Case: Answers To Your FAQs
Plus some predictions -- but this case is anything but predictable.... -
Crime
The Dan Markel Case: Trial Approaches
When will the trial of Sigfredo Garcia and Katherine Magbanua get underway? And what's the latest about Dan Markel's ex-wife, Wendi Adelson? -
Constitutional Law
Should Minors Have A Constitutional Right To Realistically Violent (But Fun) Video Games?
Would a law banning violent video games even be effective today? - Sponsored
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 08.05.19
* Two back-to-back mass shootings were committed by domestic terrorists this past weekend, killing at least 29 people with dozens more injured. Lawmakers must do something, anything about America’s gun problem. [Wall Street Journal]
* Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell claims that he “saved the Supreme Court for a generation” by denying Judge Merrick Garland a confirmation hearing because those shouldn’t be held during presidential election years — unless the president up for election is Donald Trump. [Bloomberg]
* In other news related to Senator McConnell, he’s currently recovering from fracturing his shoulder this weekend, but plans to “continue to work from home” on not doing anything about gun control. We’d offer some thoughts and prayers, but you know how meaningless those are. [CBS News]
* Per this D.C. judge, the Trump administration’s latest move to bar those who did not cross the border at a designated port of entry from seeking asylum violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. How many strikes will it take for this one to get appealed to SCOTUS? [CNN]
* Louis Vuitton wants to keep senior in-house attorney Andowah Newton’s sexual harassment claims in arbitration, while she’d prefer to have her voice be heart in court under New York’s new #MeToo law. [Big Law Business]
* Spinderella, sue it up one time: the famous DJ is suing Salt-N-Pepa alleging not only that the group failed to pay her hundreds of thousands of dollars in royalties, but that she was underpaid for appearances and sometimes wasn’t even paid at all. [Showbiz CheatSheet]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non Sequiturs: 04.21.19
* What’s the future of Elizabeth Prelogar, the beauty queen turned Harvard Law School grad turned Supreme Court clerk turned Team Mueller member? Not clear, except that it’s blindingly bright. [Ozy]
* How often do you see this? A federal judge praises counsel — specifically, J. Christian Adams of the Election Law Center, Douglas R. Cox of Gibson Dunn, Michael E. Rosman of the Center for Individual Rights, and local counsel Mun Su Park — for their “conscientious billing practices.” [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* Another Lawyerly Lair of Jonathan Schiller, of Boies Schiller Flexner fame: a stunning modern retreat on Martha’s Vineyard, designed by his son, architect Aaron Schiller (whose firm also did the new BSF offices in Hudson Yards). [Martha’s Vineyard]
* Amicus brief of the month: a compelling — and, sadly, entertaining (see the Appendix) — analysis of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s utterly incoherent approach to supposedly “immoral or scandalous” trademarks, filed by William Jay and Goodwin Procter on behalf of law professors Barton Beebe and Jeanne Fromer. [Supreme Court of the United States]
* Here’s a clear and concise explanation of the “Rule of 80,” taking “senior status” as a federal judge, and what this all means for the ideological balance of the judiciary, courtesy of Ed Whelan. [Bench Memos / National Review]
* How should we think about President Donald Trump’s branding of the press as “the enemy of the people”? Negatively, to be sure — but let’s also keep in mind that the media is not a monolith, as First Amendment lawyer Charles Glasser helpfully reminds us. [Daily Caller]
* Stephen Cooper survived a stabbing — then went on to defend violent criminals for many years as a federal public defender. [Alabama Political Reporter]
* Cooper argues that we need to be less punitive and more thoughtful in our treatment of offenders — and Joel Cohen seems to agree, defending an unusual but wise sentence recently handed down by Judge Valerie Caproni (S.D.N.Y.). [New York Law Journal]
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Government
The Cognitive Dissonance Surrounding Violence
Violence is not becoming more prevalent in society, only our awareness of tragedy. -
Crime, Law Schools
The Dan Markel Case: Now A Top Podcast
If you've been following the investigation into this leading law professor's murder, you will want to tune in.
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Biglaw
Biglaw Practice Leader Shot And Killed In Domestic Dispute
A suspect was arrested for his death after a brief SWAT standoff. -
Crime, Law Schools
The Dan Markel Case: A Helping Hand For Katherine Magbanua -- From A Relative Accused Of Embezzlement?
Katherine Magbanua's lawyers deny any connection between who's paying her legal fees and the embezzlement charges against her sister-in-law. -
Crime
After Murder Conviction, Defendant Punches Lawyer During Courtroom Brawl
Everybody seems okay though... well, except for the convicted murderers. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Take A Swing At The Boss – A Risk Management Perspective
Take a walk around the block, go to a yoga class, or, kvetch to your spouse. Just don’t, DON’T, don’t resort to violence. -
Crime, Law Schools
The Dan Markel Case: A Billionaire Speaks Out In Defense Of Wendi Adelson
Wendi Adelson 'had nothing to do with this tragic event,' he claims. -
Crime, Law Schools
The Dan Markel Case: The Markels Break Their Silence
If you've been following this case, tune in to Dateline NBC on Friday night. -
Family Law
Lawmakers Pass 'Sara's Law' To 'Protect' Attorneys In Least Effective, Most Insulting Way Possible
Frankly, this law dishonors the career of a woman who fought to protect her clients from abuse.