Anita Hill

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 04.08.19

* "There needs to be some kind of ongoing legislative inquiry—whether for impeachment or something else [to release grand jury material." If you're eager to get your hands on the full Mueller report, you may have to wait a bit longer thanks to this D.C. Circuit case. [Big Law Business] * Meanwhile, during part of a weekend tweetstorm, President Donald Trump said that "even though [he] [has] every right to do so," he's not yet read the Mueller report. But even if he does read it in the future, it's unlikely he'll change his "complete and total exoneration" tune. [Slate] * In the wake of recent accusations of inappropriate touching, the way former Vice President Joe Biden handled Anita Hill's sexual harassment claims against Justice Clarence Thomas's dramatic confirmation hearing is coming back to bite him. [CNN] * Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday, effective immediately. According to a senior administration official, the UVA Law alumnus said the President was "making unreasonable and even impossible requests" about the border. [CBS News] * Weekend at Ruthie's? Windmill cancer experts Conspiracy theorists think that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been dead for quite some time and Democrats are covering it up to prevent President Trump from taking her seat. [The Hill] * Congratulations to Justice Christopher McDonald, the first person of color to serve on the Iowa Supreme Court. McDonald, "an immigrant's son," says he's "deep[ly] concern[ed]" with racial justice issues. [Des Moines Register]

By Staci Zaretsky
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 03.08.18

* While Michigan State zeroes in on another NCAA Tournament run, the Board of Trustees zero in on saving their hides in the fallout of the Larry Nassar revelations. The Board announced bringing on Akin Gump as the scandal grows. [Detroit News] * Speaking of Akin, former Akin partner Jeffrey Wertkin's criminal trial ends with a 30-month prison sentence. [Reuters] * When Wesleyan's commencement speaker Daniel Handler suffered a series of unfortunate sexual harassment allegations, the school reached out to Anita Hill in possibly the most clutch last-minute rescheduling ever. [Chronicle of Higher Education] * Donald Trump apparently keeps asking witnesses in the Mueller probe about their testimony. So it's safe to say he's not even trying to heed the advice of counsel. [NY Times] * Meaning Trump may soon be asking Erik Prince about his testimony, because that guy appears to be in hot water with Mueller now. [Vox] * Another look at the Lewis & Clark Law protest that kicked off this week. [Big Law Business] * Rhode Island considers banning free porn in an effort to ensure that the only opiate of the masses remains crippling opioid addiction.. [NPR] * Pepperdine Law had faculty dunk tanks yesterday. Just California's friendly reminder to the East Coast that we're living wrong. [TaxProf Blog]

By Joe Patrice
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 11.03.17

* Colin Kaepernick's lawyers have requested emails and texts from a number of teams as part of the quarterback's collusion claim. They've also asked to speak to Texans owner Bob McNair, 49ers owner Jed York, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. [CBS Sports] * So, you want to write a white paper. Best practices for law firms to make the most of the marketing opportunity. [Law and More] * Bad news for in-house lawyers. Those sexual harassment trainings probably don't work. [Mother Jones] * Yeah, you best believe Anita Hill has some thoughts about what's been going on. [New Yorker] * It's apparently Global Love Your Lawyer Day, so get out there and give your lawyer a hug! [ABA Journal] * As Trump (slowly) nominates U.S. Attorneys, just how important is it that prosecutors have ties to the states they serve? [Baltimore Sun]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 03.27.17

* The untold story behind the Anita Hill hearings. [Highline] * This could be big: a Second Circuit concurrence says Title VII already includes prohibitions against sexual orientation discrimination. [Slate] * How the GOP learned to stop worrying and love regulations. [Politico] * Jeff Sessions makes the first move against sanctuary cities. [Pacific Standard] * What lawyers can learn from watching television. [Law and More] * Pay equity moves to the hockey rink. [The Hill] * Bad laws will cost you. [The Slot]

By Kathryn Rubino