‘Faithless Elector’ Could Upend American Politics… But Probably Won’t
Electors can do what they want, but they've kind of always been able to do that.
U.S. Attorney Blamed DA For Shooter Being On The Streets — It Turns Out The Shooter Was A Federal Informant
McSwain's rant against Krasner failed to mention that McSwain's office should really bear all the blame.
The New Way Litigators Handle Depositions Applies AI Every Step Of The Way
Depositions by Filevine help with scheduling, tracking goals, and trial prep.
The American Left Has An Important Choice To Make
The president and his cult of followers have embraced white nationalism and excused racist tropes being directed at liberal members of Congress. Will that fact and such attacks prevent legitimate criticism of anti-Semitic statements and associations where they exist on the left?
Warren/Sanders On Criminal Justice Reform Is The Antidote To Joe Biden’s Weaksauce
They're also a pretty good tonic to all the white tears coming out of NYPD this week.
Colin Kaepernick Settled His Grievance, Jay-Z Is Just Taking The Money
People who are comparing Kaepernick's settlement to Jay-Z's business deal need to step all the way back.
Getting Emails From Trump Supporters While Black
Join me for a cleansing, terrifying, unintentionally hilarious, hate mail dump.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
U.S. Attorney Launches Wildly Unprofessional Attack On Local District Attorney
This guy should be forced to resign immediately.
A$AP Rocky Found Guilty, But Will Not Face Additional Jail Time In Sweden
Sweden appears done with this issue.
Morning Docket: 08.14.19
* “The Supreme Court is not well. And the people know it.” Senate Democrats have issued a warning to the members of the highest bench in the land: “heal [thy]self” lest you be restructured to reduce political influences. [Fox News] * In case you missed it, the Trump and McConnell reelection campaigns are trying to turn the controversial Supreme Court confirmations of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh into a fashion statement — for $35 or more, that is. [Washington Post] * Rather than continue in her quest for justice against Jones Day using her real name, Jane Doe 4 has been dropped as a named plaintiff in the $200 million gender bias suit against the firm. [Big Law Business] * According to the latest statistics from the American Bar Association, the federal judiciary is unsurprisingly overflowing with white male judges, but at least women seem to be catching up. [Law.com] * For the first time in history, women make up the majority of the first-year entering class at the University of Alabama School of Law. Roll tide! [6WBRC]
States Vow To Sue Trump Over New Plans To Endanger Species
Again, it's not about Trump's authority but about his process.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
Trump Moves To Decertify Judges’ Union
I guess those immigration judges were getting too 'independent' for the Trump administration.
Powerhouse Litigation Shop Keeps Producing All-Star Political Candidates
An embarrassment of riches when it comes to the talent at this firm.
It’s The Violent Right Wing That Is Trying To Make ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ A Legal Defense
Montana man's defense for assault it crap, but I get where he's going.
House Sues To Force Don McGahn To Sit There And Not Answer Their Questions
This all looks like the House is doing something, but they're not really.
You’re Not Really Surprised Kamala Harris Is Getting Big Bucks From Biglaw, Are You?
But will this help her in the polls?