Trump Administration Pivots From Grandma Ban, Refocuses On Banning Refugees
I cannot fathom how the Supreme Court thinks there's going to be a clean way to allow any of the travel ban to survive.
In Memoriam: Celebrating The Life Of Lawyer Trinh Huynh
A Vietnamese refugee and Princeton grad with a Southern twang, an infectious laugh, and a commitment to helping others.
Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry
A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher.
Beyond Biglaw: A Refugee From Aleppo, And America’s Beauty
Personal reflections from columnist Gaston Kroub on the tumultuous times in which we live.
Judge Posner Benchslaps Governor Mike Pence On Syrian Refugee Opposition
Judge Posner finds no evidence to support the Republican VP nominee's policy on Syrian refugees.
Non-Sequiturs: 11.27.15
* That was fast! When Howard Bashman (of our sister site How Appealing) talks, the U.S. Supreme Court listens. [How Appealing] * She doesn't mention it much on the campaign trail, but Carly Fiorina is the daughter of Article III aristocracy -- the late Judge Joseph T. Sneed III, a prominent conservative on the Ninth Circuit. [New York Times] * Is the supposed "hate crime" at Harvard Law School, involving the placement of black tape on the portraits of African-American law professors, actually a hoax? [Powerline via TaxProf Blog] * Elsewhere in academia, Professor Glenn Reynolds wonders: "If a cabal of Evil Conservatives set out to destroy academia from within, what, exactly, would it be doing differently?" [Instapundit] * Star Wars fans, discuss: "The Law is a Sith," according to Professor Adam Kolber. [PrawfsBlawg] * Can states bar Syrian refugees? Professor Ilya Somin thinks not (at least under current Supreme Court precedent). [Volokh Conspiracy] * Thoughts from Professor Ronald K.L. Collins on Hines v. Alldredge, the occupational speech case previously discussed by Tamara Tabo. [Concurring Opinions] * What can be done about problematic prosecutors? [New York Times via How Appealing]
6 Ways To Tell The Difference Between A Terrorist And A Refugee
If you are sitting at the table for five minutes and you can't spot the difference between the refugee and the terrorist, you are the terrorist.
From ‘Vendor’ To ‘Partner’: How LexisNexis Is Deepening Law Firm Relationships
The company is emphasizing ‘white glove service’ in the AI era. Here’s what the initiative is delivering for clients.