Above the Law

The Fight For Diploma Privilege

Checking in with the graduates on the front lines.

Illegal Sports Betting Is Actually Increasing In The 18 States That Have Legal Options

The biggest problem remains a lack of options for the consumer.

Missouri AG Wants Charges Dropped Against AR-15 Couple Despite Remarkably Clear Statute

Is it just me or does this brief ignore the only important question?

Lawyer Suspected In Fatal Shooting At Federal Judge’s Home Attacked Her By Name In Deranged Screeds Found Online

This is pretty disturbing.

Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: A Term Like No Other

Feast your eyes on the complete roster of Supreme Court law clerks for October Term 2020.

Delivering An Injunction?

Ultimately, Instacart’s filing heralds the start of what will likely be a years-long fight for supremacy in the grocery delivery space.

Why Is Proving Race Discrimination A Lot Harder Than Proving Religious Discrimination?

Proving race discrimination requires proof of discriminatory treatment and intent, while proving free exercise violations can be done without either.

The Native American Critique Of New Law School Study

What do you mean when you say 'women of color'?

World’s Banks Doing Their Part To Snuff Out Democracy In Hong Kong

Not a fan of Beijing’s heavy hand? No wealth management services for you!

Morning Docket: 07.21.20

* The top lawyer at Ford is headed to Coca-Cola. They must have better “fizz” benefits. [Detroit Free Press]

* Whole Foods workers have filed a class action against the grocery store chain for allegedly discriminating against employees for wearing Black Lives Matter masks. [Boston Globe]

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Tragedy In The Judiciary — See Also

Horrific News: “Men’s Rights” attorney found dead, suspected in killing son, seriously wounding husband of federal judge.

He’s Baaaack: Remember John Yoo? He wants to make sure Donald Trump doesn’t do this really cool thing he’s telling Donald Trump that he can do.

Law Grad Sues Former School: She claims the liberals had a plot to expel her from school.

Bar Exams Not Fans Of The Women: Basic dignity not on the menu for women taking bar exams.

GE’s Bid To Become Combined Google-Amazon-Industrial Giant Was Very Expensive And Equally Unsuccessful

Just like you’d expect.

This Elite Law School Provides Some Great Value

Great law school, great career prospects.

Georgia Cancels September Exam, Moves Online

September date is off.

Homeland Security Tamps Down Portland Unrest By… Teargassing Line Of Protesting Moms

DHS Sec. Chad Wolf's mother must be so proud!