Double Loss for Democrats
Since Bob Turner took Anthony Weiner's seat in New York's Ninth Congressional District last week, Republicans...
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Why Cutting the Budget for Legal Services Corporation by Over 25% Doesn't Make Sense
According to the September 14th baltimoresun.com article, ''Legal aid is needed more than ever'', penned by...
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Sam Zell Donates $5 Million to University of Michigan; Law School Will Launch Entrepreneurial Law Program
Sam Zell, well known business magnate and real estate entrepreneur recently made a $5 million donation to his...
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iSeekLaw App is a 'Win Win' for Lawyers and Clients Alike
The iSeekLaw app, as described at the company's website, www.iseeklaw.com, is a ''mobile search engine for...
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What Will the Next Century Bring for the Legal Profession?
Recently, the University of Montana School of Law celebrated its centennial. In conjunction with this...
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Attorney Puts Man's Best Friend in the Doghouse
For over twenty years, ''dogs have been used to comfort victims and witnesses...in and out of the courtroom,''...
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Ivy League School Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Last week a ten-page lawsuit was filed at the Superior Court in New Haven on behalf of the family of Annie Le,...
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Edwards Trial Postponed
At the request of defense attorneys, the trial date for former senator and presidential candidate John Edwards...
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Legal Battle Continues Over Ozone Rule
After the Obama administration tossed out a proposal to tighten ozone standards recently, attorneys involved...
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University of Arizona Law Students Assist Homeowners at SALA Mortgage Clinic
University of Arizona law students are taking part in a new program in coordination with Southern Arizona...
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Damages Received in Lawsuit Save Over Two Dozen Legal Jobs in DA's Office
Following the recent settlement of two lawsuits, the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office was able to...
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Social Security: Time for a 'New' New Deal?
Social security, put forth as part of FDR's New Deal nearly eighty years, provides benefits for the aged...
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The Right to Medicate
Prison officials have the right to forcibly medicate a convicted criminal when circumstances call for it, but...
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Liu Confirmed to California Supreme Court
Just months after withdrawing his nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Goodwin Liu was confirmed...
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Yet Another Go Round for Proposition 8
The controversial saga surrounding Proposition 8 - the law passed in November 2008 that banned gay marriage in...
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Generals of the Revolution™ Provides Open Forum for Legal Execs
Those in leadership roles in large corporate legal departments, including general counsel and directors of...
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Mississippi Bar Exam Cut to 2 Days
Per a request from the state's Board of Bar Admissions, the Mississippi Supreme Court recently approved...
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TN Supreme Court Proposes 'Gun for Hire' Arrangement for Indigent Legal Cases
In an attempt to control its indigent defense fund - a fund that's nearly doubled in the last five years, from...
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Recent Raid by U.S. Justice Department on Gibson Guitar Company Over Wood Shipment Raises Questions about Lacey Act
The Lacey Act is a conservation law passed in 1900 to protect wildlife, fish, and plants, and that was most...
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EHRs and Legal Liability
In today's digital age, the use of electronic health records (EHR) only continues to increase, as does the...
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University Policy Questioned in Wake of Murder
In the aftermath of Katy Benoit's murder, one of the most prevalent questions seemed to center around whether...
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Polls Show Increasing Discontent with Congress
When it comes to Congress' job performance, there will always be critics but based on two recent polls it...
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Resolutions 111A and 111B - Will They Help Law Students?
According to the August 24th usnews.com article, ''ABA Addresses Law Graduates' Job, Debt Woes'', the American...
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Bloomberg and BNA Join Forces, Strengthening Position in Legal Information Market
This week, Bloomberg LP announced it would purchase the Bureau of National Affairs Inc., (BNA) for...
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Schneiderman Axed from Mortgage Investigation by Iowa AG
This week, Eric T. Schneiderman, New York’s Attorney General, was axed from a committee of state attorneys...
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Arkansans for Compassionate Care Seek Signatures on Petition for Legalization of Marijuana for Medicinal Purposes
In Arkansas, the ongoing debate about legalizing medical marijuana continues, with Arkansans for Compassionate...
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''West Memphis Three'' Go Free
After spending almost two decades in prison for the 1993 murders of three cub scouts, Damien Echols, Jessie...
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Vying for Giffords Seat
Although the deadline for submitting nominating petitions is still more than nine months in the future, State...
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Why Deregulating the Legal Profession Makes Sense
The August 21st wsj.com article, ''Time to Deregulate the Practice of Law'', strongly suggests that perhaps...
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LIVIA Legal is Automating the Legal Industry with a Cloud Based System
LIVIA Legal has literally exploded onto the scene, offering its law firm customers of all sizes cutting edge...
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