Donald Trump’s Second Shot At Remaking The Federal Judiciary Has Officially Begun
Trump had a tremendous impact on the federal bench in his first term.
J.D. Vance Protests Politicization Of The DOJ By… Politicizing The DOJ
He's the one using the Justice Department as a political tool.
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Samuel Alito Isn’t Going To Recuse Himself No Matter How Bad That Makes Him Look
A lifetime appointment means never having to say you're sorry.
Jake Tapper Practically Begs Democrats Not To Repeat The Mistakes Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Does anyone have 'gracefully retire' on their 2023 BINGO cards?
Senate Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Supreme Court Ethical Standards
Don't expect much from John Roberts's leadership on this issue.
GOP Senator Blocks Judicial Pick Over Transgender Rights
The battle over blue slips heats up.
AI + legal workflows: 5 plays that actually move the needle
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Durbin On Whether Justice Stephen Breyer Should Retire In 2021
He almost couldn't believe this was a question being asked.
Durbin On Judicial Nominations: F*** Around And Find Out
Honey, your slip is showing.
Senators Are Tired Of Law Students Flushing Loan Dollars Down The Toilet For ‘Worthless’ Degrees
Can we look forward to law school tuition finally being regulated via federal loan caps?
Morning Docket: 04.10.12
* With help from Fenwick & West, Facebook snatched up Instagram in a $1B deal that closed in just 54 hours. That’s a big accomplishment, but the bigger one was valuing a company that helps f**k up your photos at such a high price. [Am Law Daily] * Senator Dick Durbin is trying to collect stories about soul-crushing law school debt in an effort to reform lending laws, but law students and new lawyers aren’t speaking up about the problem. Hey, Dick, it’s time to start reading Above the Law. [National Law Journal] * Apparently sarcasm is lost upon mention of George Zimmerman, so let’s play this one straight. The man who shot and killed Trayvon Martin has set up a website to solicit money for his defense fund. Actually, that’s a pretty great punchline on it’s own. [MSNBC] * A judge has refused to reduce accused “Millionaire Madam” Anna Gristina’s $2M bail. With her alleged clientele, you’d think she’d be able to afford it. Come on, John Edwards gets $400 haircuts. He’s probably willing to pay top dollar for his call girls. [Bloomberg] * Amanda Bynes wasn’t drunk on alcohol, she was drunk on emotions, claims her daddy. That’s a defense that will totally stand up in court on a DUI charge. [New York Daily News]
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.