Undeterred By Massive Court Loss, Trump Goes After Another Biglaw Firm
Paul, Weiss is in the administration's sights.
Morning Docket: 03.14.23
* Want a popular policy done, but Congress is uncooperative? Enter Executive Orders. Joe Biden plans to issue one on gun background checks today. [Bloomberg Law] * Can partisan gerrymandering get worse? Yes, yes it can. Today the North Carolina Supreme Court will reconsider the issue, which could have major repercussions for national politics. [Reuters] * Supreme Court to consider whether the Constitution provides protection against anti-trans discrimination. And I am sure completely coincidentally, a vocally anti-trans federal judge finds himself in the news. [Vox] * Court issues blow to California labor movement: an appeals court found ride share services can classify drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. [Huffington Post] * It's not that law school deans want to end rankings, it's that they want to make them better. [Slate] * Michael Cohen takes the stand: Donald Trump's one-time fixer is singing to a New York grand jury. [Law360]
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.
Immigration Law Update: Trump’s Executive Orders
Answers some of our burning questions about the status of immigration law today.
Religious ‘Liberty’ Order Lets IRS Discriminate Based On Religion
And here I thought Republicans didn't like selective enforcement of tax laws.