Why The Reversal Of <em>Roe V. Wade</em> Will Have A Curtailing Effect On Workplace Equality
There remains a plethora of males, feeding off online posts like piranhas, who feel it’s permissible to degrade women’s choices and question their morals.
A Devil, An Angel, And A Women In The Law Panel
It is the duty of the privileged, the over-represented, or the ones with the microphone to push for equality.
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Non-Sequiturs: 09.23.15
* The Sixth Amendment guarantees access to attorneys in criminal cases, but what happens when you cannot afford a lawyer in civil cases? [Emerge Miami] * You've heard about the case of neighbors suing the parents of an autistic kid for being a public nuisance, but where'd they get the idea to make that legal move? [Law and More] * You're never going to get 5 whole minutes to concentrate in Biglaw, not when there are so many fire drills. [Daily Lawyer Tips] * Richard Hsu interviews a real partner emeritus (of a venture capital firm). [Hsu Untied] * Interesting analysis of Yale students' preference for efficiency over equality. [TaxProf Blog] * Should mindful lawyering be added to the CLE curriculum? [Katz Justice] * Yup, Martin Shkreli is still an ass, and Hillary wants to do something about it. [Dealbreaker] * Using your imagination to get to the next level. [What About Paris?] * Many in the legal world were touched by the loss of Carey Gabay; if you'd like to donate to his family in their time of need, you can do so here. [Carey Gabay Fund]
John Oliver Explains Why It Is Too Soon To Celebrate LGBT Equality
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Morning Docket: 05.22.15
* Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich isn't the only politician who will be joining Dentons. After Dentons completes a merger with McKenna Long & Aldridge, former DNC Chair Howard Dean will also be working for the largest law firm in the world. YEEEAAAH! [The Intercept] * Now that New York has adopted the Uniform Bar Exam, other states are considering it. Hurry up, because the UBE will "break down the long persistent barriers that keep lawyers from moving" -- which isn't a bad thing. [National Law Journal] * In half a century of reproductive and gay rights cases, it's worth noting that "arguments based on a right to privacy have tended to weaken and crack; arguments based on equality have grown only stronger." Let's see what SCOTUS does in June. [The New Yorker] * All six of the Baltimore police officers who were arrested following the death of Freddie Gray have been indicted on homicide and assault charges. Despite the fact there's now an indictment, the officers' lawyers are calling the prosecution's case weak. [New York Times] * "Can you #trademark a #hashtag?" It's somewhat of a tricky issue for people who are trying to register their marks at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, but these attorneys from IP powerhouse Morrison & Foerster have a pretty good explanation. [Law.com]
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