Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity
Mickey Mouse figured out pretty quickly this was a stinker of an argument.
Morning Docket: 02.11.22
* The 5th Circuit effectively ruled that the Constitution is unconstitutional. Calling balls and strikes is one thing, but I think they just tackled the team mascot. [Slate] * The Senate just passed a bill ending forced arbitration for workplace sexual assault claims. Hurry up with that signature, Biden! [CNN] * Utah just made it a lot easier for about half a million folks with non-violent criminal records to move on with their lives. First Pennsylvania, now Utah. Who’s next? [Salt Lake Tribune] * Penn Law is having a conference discussing pre-textual traffic stops and searches. Drop in — it’s virtual and you might be able to catch it live! [Penn Live] * Been looking for something to bore your friends with the next time they try to bring up watching Euphoria? I'm sure they'll love to hear about a review of last year's developments in antitrust. [WSGR]
Stand With Survivors: Legal Tools To Make A Real Difference This DVAM
Enhance your legal skills to advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Kamala Harris Gets Dragged Into DLA Piper Sexual Assault Controversy
Incredibly smart PR move by the attorney.
DLA Piper Partner Accused Of Sexual Assault By Fellow Partner
She's asking the firm to release her from their mandatory arbitration agreement.
Morning Docket: 01.30.19
* What do Trump "fixer" Michael Cohen, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland, and Jersey Shore star Mike Sorrentino all have in common? They may soon be inmates together at FCI Otisville, one of America's "cushiest" prisons. Oooh, looks like we've got a situation! [INSIDER] * "New York State’s campaign finance system is generally a scandal, and this is another example of it." Disgraced former New York AG Eric Schneiderman used campaign funds to pay the law firm that represented him during an investigation into allegations of his physical abusiveness, and people are pissed. [Associated Press] * Remember that meeting Ginni Thomas had with President Trump where she expressed her displeasure with transgender military service? Rest assured that Justice Clarence Thomas likely won't be recusing over it anytime soon. [Bloomberg Law] * A meaningful mouthful: The ABA passed a resolution asking that legal employers stop requiring mandatory arbitration for discrimination, harassment, or retaliation complaints "based upon race, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence." [ABA Journal] * Confused about your legal bills? You're not the only one. That's why the Standards Advancement for the Legal Industry Alliance is trying to introduce its “matter category standard” billing codes to simplify things for everyone. [American Lawyer]