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* Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer claims his trial is expected to last two months. The trial is currently set to begin on January 6, 2020. [CNN]
* A law student has been elected mayor of a small town in Iowa. Please let this be the basis of a Parks and Recreation reboot. [Creightonian]
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
* A large group protested Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s presence at a Federalist Society gala last night in D.C. [Washington Post]
* A man handcuffed for eating a breakfast sandwich on a train platform plans to sue. At least he didn’t miss the most important meal of the day. [New York Daily News]
* The Senate yesterday confirmed a judge to the Second Circuit despite the fact that the candidate purportedly never argued an appeal or tried a case. I’m assuming this candidate at least knew what a motion in limine was… [New York Times]
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
* A new lawsuit has been filed alleging that a California law mandating that woman serve on the boards of companies is unconstitutional. [Washington Post]
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at [email protected].