Glimmer of Hope for Law Schools and the Legal Industry
Summary: Although the legal market has much progress to make, signs of improvement are beginning to emerge. By now, most…
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Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Twitter
Summary: Tina Huang has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, alleging that mostly males are selected for promotions. A woman who…
Ohio State Law School Introduces Class on Marijuana
Summary: Professor Douglas Berman teaches a popular course at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law that focuses on…
California Considers Free Legal Work Requirement for Law Students
Summary: California is weighing the pros and cons of forcing law students to complete 50 hours of free or reduced…
The Constitutionality of Expelling Students for Racist Speech
Summary: Many argue that University of Oklahoma fraternity members that were caught on video participating in a racist chant cannot…
Large Portion of Settlement Money from Exxon Case Will Go to Legal Expenses
Summary: A judge must now approve the settlement reached between the state of New Jersey and ExxonMobil Corporation, a settlement…
Jury Views Disturbing Video During Boston Marathon Bombing Trial
Summary: The jury in the Boston bombing case has viewed disturbing photos and videos and has heard the emotional testimony…
Over Three Thousand New Legal Jobs Reported in February
Summary: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that 3,100 jobs were added to the legal industry in February of…
States Deciding Whether Business May Refuse Services to Gay Couples
Summary: With the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage right around the corner, many states are deciding whether their businesses…
Hung Jury in Jodi Arias Trial, Death Penalty Now Not a Possibility
Summary: Since a second jury has been unable to decide whether Jodi Arias should receive the death penalty for killing…
Issuance of Same Sex Marriage Licenses Stayed in Alabama
Summary: A new ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has ordered that same-sex marriage is not legal, and that probate…
Former CIA Director to Enter Guilty Plea
Summary: David Petraeus, the former director of the CIA, is rumored to enter a guilty plea for mishandling classified information.…