American Judge’s Association’s 23rd Annual Law Student Essay Contest
Last week, the American Judge’s Association recognized law students from William & Mary Law School, The...
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A Legal Education Does Not a Lawyer Make
Even with the many legal clinics, mock trials, and other hands-on experiences in which law students...
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Manson Follower Denied Parole Again
Last week, Charles “Tex” Watson, a former Charles Manson follower, sought parole from a California prison...
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Justices Pressured to Sit out Healthcare Case
It has only been a week since the US Supreme Court announced that it would determine the fate of President...
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University of Maryland Law Students Tackle Bullying
Bullying has come to the forefront as an issue in schools, from elementary through high schools, around the...
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Will Sandusky Be Tried in the Court of Public Opinion?
Innocent before proven guilty – we must recall this crucial tenet of our judicial system as the case against...
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Sterilization Program Leaves 7,600 with Scars in North Carolina
Even as late as the 1970s North Carolina’s Eugenics Board touted sterilization as a “progressive” family...
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Farm Animal Protection Law Goes Before Supreme Court
In 2008 the Humane Society released an undercover video that revealed the severe abuse of injured and sick...
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ACLU of Ohio Takes Bullying by the Horns
Sadly, bullying continues to be a growing problem among students and has garnered national attention in recent...
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Center for Career & Professional Development at Liberty Law
The Center for Career & Professional Development at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia,...
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WVU Law Students Will Provide Free Legal Counsel Via New Veterans Assistance Program
Via a new effort between West Virginia University College of Law and the Louis Johnson VA Healthcare System,...
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Integreon Launches Dedicated Document Review Center in Washington, D.C.
Integreon announced in recent days the opening of a dedicated document review center in the Washington, D.C....
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Victims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 – Unnamed but Not Forgotten
Victim 1. Victim 2. Victim 3. Victim 4. Victim 5. Victim 6. Victim 7. Victim 8.
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Senate Democrats Put Forth Veterans’ Jobs Bill
In an effort to address the high unemployment rates amongst veterans, Senate Democrats introduced a...
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Owners Must Pay for Barking Dogs in Los Angeles
The benefits of dog ownership are undeniable. Dogs provide security, companionship, and according to research,...
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Congress Passes Peace Corps Act Reforms
Since its establishment in 1961, the Peace Corps has been widely regarded as a reputable program that is...
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Exoneration in the Eleventh Hour
As of late, the exoneration of criminals on death row – alarmingly in the eleventh hour, as it were – via...
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Cloud Computing for Law Firms: Friend or Foe?
While law firms’ increasing use of cloud computing offers many advantages, including promoting efficiency...
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Penn State Law and Medical Students Participate in Mock Trial
In recent days, Penn State University law students and medical students came together to participate in a mock...
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Colorado Supreme Court Hands Down Landmark Decision on Attorney-Client Privilege
According to the November 3rd denverpost.com article, “Colorado Supreme Court removes attorney-client...
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Globalization: Buzzword or Reality for Law Firms?
Markets are becoming increasingly globalized and companies across the board are investing in emerging markets...
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Crowdsourcing and How It’s Impacting the Legal Profession
For anyone unfamiliar with crowdsourcing, it’s essentially a type of mass collaboration that has been made...
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Brain-Injured Current, Former NFL Players Seek Compensation
A current and six former NFL players are hitting the organization with a major workers’ compensation claim,...
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Washington Senator Found Dead
On October 21, 2011 Washington Senator Scott White was found dead in his room at the Suncadia Resort in...
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SeaWorld Sued for Violation of 13th Amendment Rights
PETA is well known for sponsoring controversial campaigns in an effort to draw attention to animal rights...
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Cain Sexual Harassment Allegations Provides Teachable Moment
Decades-old sexual harassment allegations dogging Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain provide plenty...
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Ohio Governor Addresses Exotic Animal Ownership Issues
Following last week’s fiasco brought on by the escape of a number of privately-owned wild animals, Ohio’s...
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Jet Blue Flight Attendant Gets Probation and Fine
Just about everyone has had the urge to walk out on a job at some point in time so when JetBlue flight...
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Occupy Wall Street Commands Outpouring of Legal Support
According to the October 20th nydailynews.com article, “Occupy Wall St. protesters' rights in good hands as...
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Law Students and Police Officers Get Hands-On Experience in UO Evidence Lab
The University of Oklahoma College of Law is offering, courtesy of Professor Mary Sue Backus, hands on...
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