Housing

Morning Docket: 03.22.22

* Woe to engaging with the devil? Professors blame cancel culture on people not wanting to deal with cold calls in class. [FOX] * A six-figure raise to start? Let me put in this clerking application! [Law.com] *  What your mama say? DC law allowing children to get vaccinated without parental consent gets blocked. [The Hill] * Paradoxical reactions: Seattle law meant to alleviate eviction gets that part cut out by state appellate court. [Seattle Times] * "Don't hate the player, hate the game," but like, legally. [Times-Standard]

When It Comes To Housing, Big Cats Aren’t A Force Majeure

Don’t the rich know that NIMBY by proxy isn’t the cat’s meow?

What To Do With Racial Deed Covenants Plays Out In Washington’s Highest Court

Realtor: Yeah, the uhh... prior owners had Jefferson vibes. But look at the patio!

A Legal Crisis Is Right Around The Corner And Firms Need To Step Up Now

A wave of evictions are coming and lawyers can help by offering their services pro bono.

Law Firm Fights Housing Segregation… So Town Leaders Seek To Strong Arm Another Firm Client

Towns try out a new strategy to rid themselves of powerful opposing counsel.

Morning Docket: 03.01.18

* The NFL is going to ask Jerry Jones to reimburse legal fees spent on Roger Goodell's contract negotiations because Jones -- prudently and responsibly -- argued that the league had an obligation not to rubber stamp a multi-million dollar extension to this idiot. You've got to hand it to Goodell... he's made Jerry Jones a sympathetic figure. [NPR] * Tim Kaine is leading a handful of Democrats in an effort to make it harder to enforce anti-discrimination laws in the housing market. Oh. [Huffington Post] * Kirkland & Ellis is out there doing crazy stuff to bolster revenue... and it's working. [Law.com] * SEC reportedly issuing subpoenas in crackdown on fraudulent ICOs. Apparently, the agency is concerned that some companies handing out magic beans may not be on the up and up. [Bloomberg Markets] * Alston & Bird tagged by jury as 32 percent liable for its role in enabling millions in ill-gotten gains. [Daily Report Online] * Harvey Weinstein's carrier refuses to cover his legal bills. Apparently "Chubb" doesn't cover horny men accused of misconduct which seems ironic. [Variety] * A dive into just how badly the Supreme Court kneecapped detained immigrants and their attorneys this week. [VICE News] * The first editorial from the American Lawyer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board tackles sexual harassment in the legal industry. [American Lawyer]

If You’re Looking To Help Children, Consider Taking On A Housing Law Matter

Lawyers underestimate just how much they can help.

Non-Sequiturs: 10.26.16

* When is a polka dot protected by a copyright? [The Fashion Law] * Did HuffPo uncover a scheme for voter intimidation? [Huffington Post] * Lawyers shooting themselves in the foot. [Law and More] * Everyone's a judge these days. [LegalCheek] * Fordham Law professor Zephyr Teachout nabbed the endorsement of the local paper. [Poughkeepsie Journal] * NYC is considering legislation on three-quarter housing (between halfway houses and private homes). [Cityland]