Iowa Judge Tosses Book Ban That Would Have Barred The Use Of Pronouns In Schools
Drafting is hard, even when everyone understands that you're trying to legislate bigotry.
‘Maybe Don’t Send 8-Year-Olds To Jail For Eating Paste’ Is Something We Required A Federal Court To Rule In 2023
Frighteningly, there was still one vote in support of arbitrarily incarcerating children.
The Next Step In Legal Document Automation
LexisNexis’ ‘multi-doc’ feature for Automated Templates will add new efficiencies to your practice. Here’s how.
All The Answers
There is still a long way to go in terms of getting to a resolution on the merits in this already hot-tempered dispute between former friends turned rivals.
Digital Learning For The 21st-Century Attorney
We spoke with Hotshot's co-founders, Ian Nelson and Chris Wedgeworth, about their unique platform that offers modern training and professional development for lawyers and law firms.
Current Stanford Students File Class-Action Because Scammers ‘Devalued’ Their Degree
We have gone from outrage to idiocy in record time.
Betsy DeVos Says It’s Up To The Schools Whether To Follow The Constitution
It's amazing how comfortable these Trump people are with being bigoted towards children.
4 Ways That Lexis® Create+ Delivers Personalized Legal Drafting
Lexis Create+ merges legacy drafting tools with AI-powered assistance from Protégé and secure DMS integration enabled by the Henchman acquisition.
Non-Sequiturs: 09.01.17
This week in the legal blogosphere.... * Everyone gets their day in arbitration really doesn't have a great ring to it. But, Benchmark Capital's lawsuit against former Uber head Travis Kalanick is headed there anyway. [Law and More] * New York City Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Farina spoke at New York Law School about the partnerships and programs that create a truly comprehensive education for public school kids. Anyone interested in the state of public education should pay attention to Farina's remarks. [Cityland] * "I betrayed my people and will be known as a modern day Dathan, all for tax cuts, but all I got was this stupid hat" -- Gary Cohn soon. [The Levin Report] * Is the judge in Senator Menendez's trial unfairly disenfranchising voters by preventing him for attending Senate votes? [The Hill] * Remember William C. Bradford? Well, he says it was the hackers who made his account call Obama's mother a whore. That sounds totally plausible! [CNN] * Law student caught on video trying to burn money in front of a homeless man won't be expelled. He's a still a dick though. [Legal Cheek] * Judge Harold Murphy took senior status at 90. A look back at a distinguished career. [Bloomberg BNA] * Another reminder that doing good usually puts you behind the 8 ball financially. [Medium]
From Simpson Thacher Associate To Middle School Principal
An inspiring career change.
Standardized Testing Claims New Victims: 4th Graders In Florida
Yes, this is a story about how Flori-duh once again didn’t think through one of its laws.
Texas Court Okay With Homeschooled Children Learning To Pray For Death
This should frighten people. Those kids are going to grow up. They’re going to own guns. They’re going to vote for laws that affect all of us.
A Career In Legal Services: Practising Law Institute Honors Toby J. Rothschild
PLI honors Toby J. Rothschild with its inaugural Victor J. Rubino Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Training, recognizing his dedication and impact.
3 Defenses Of The Drunk Mac And Cheese Man
Every drunk idiot deserves a competent defense.
If We Can’t Make School Less Like Jail, Let’s Make Jail More Like School
Educated prisoners are less likely to get out of prison and shoot me.
Persecution For Unpopular Opinions Or Pedagogical Nightmare? Prof Kicks Student From Class For Doubting Rape Stats
Columnist Tamara Tabo takes a look at an interesting controversy rocking a prominent liberal-arts college.
From The Career Files: Be A More Certain Lawyer By Exploring Options
Rob Jordan gives advice to attorneys on how to best position themselves to clarify or confirm their career paths.
Non-Sequiturs: 01.30.13
* Congress isn’t standing up to the Supreme Court as much as it used to. [SCOTUSblog] * The Second Circuit really wants you to use a current email address. [Find Law] * A bar exam for teachers? Why would we create a system that would make BAR/BRI more money? [Constitutional Daily] * I kind of wish that everybody who offers an opinion on gun safety laws was required to have a law degree just so they could understand what’s actually being proposed. [Media Matters] * Not that getting a bunch of constitutional lawyers together is a recipe for compromise on the Second Amendment. I just want people to know what’s being talked about. [Huffington Post] * Stupid law firm slogan time! [Legal Cheek] * Henry Blodget defends internet trolls everywhere. [The Awl]