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DOJ Suing California Over Inmate’s Rights

Sukhjinder Basra is a Sikhserving time in California’s prison system for a drug offense.  As an article of faith, Basra has a full grown beard and has refused to shave it…

Changes to the US News Law School Rankings

Changes to the US News Law School Rankings

The annual list of top law schools from US News & World Report is out, and the only major surprise this year is the way it was formatted.  Rather than…

Man Accused of Massive Ponzi Scheme to Remain in Jail to Await Trial

Man Accused of Massive Ponzi Scheme to Remain in Jail to Await Trial

R. Allen Stanford, former Texas financier, tried to post bond and be released from jail while awaiting trial, but was refused by a federal appeals court.  Stanford has been accused…

Supporters of Proposition 8 Argue for Right to Appeal

Supporters of Proposition 8 Argue for Right to Appeal

California Proposition 8, the ban of same-sex marriage in California, has repeatedly not been defended by state officials.  Monday, March 14, supporters of Prop 8 asked the California Supreme Court…

Two Major Firms Merge In Oklahoma City

Two Major Firms Merge In Oklahoma City

Two major firms in Oklahoma City, Crowe & Dunlevy and Day, Edwards, Prpester & Christensen have merged to form a nearly 140-lawyer large (with over 100 of those lawyers coming…

Yoss LLP To Dissolve At Month’s End

Yoss LLP To Dissolve At Month’s End

The largest minority-owned law firm in the United States will dissolve at the end of the month. According to an e-mail, from managing partner George Yoss, “We are sure you…

Obama Wants Education Law Rewritten Before School Starts Next Fall

Obama Wants Education Law Rewritten Before School Starts Next Fall

In 2002, President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind act into law.  As a requirement of that law, children in grades 3 to high school have been tested each…

Radiation Well Above Legal Limit in Japanese Nuclear Plant

Radiation Well Above Legal Limit in Japanese Nuclear Plant

After the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, causing thousands of deaths and destroying many buildings and homes, there are now grave concerns about the radiation of a power plant in…

Clifford Chance Paying Spring Bonuses

Clifford Chance Paying Spring Bonuses

Following a trend started by US firms, Clifford Chance has become the third “magic circle” firm to pay a spring bonus to its US associates.  The bonus, announced last week,…

More New Homes for Howrey Partners

More New Homes for Howrey Partners

After last week’s decision to shutter the firm, more Howrey partners are making an early exit.  Since the dissolution vote, Venable,  Covington & Burling, and Arnold & Porter have all picked up partners.…