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Senate Hearings for Law Schools Possible

Senate Hearings for Law Schools Possible

Legal education in the United States could come under some heavy scrutiny very soon as Senate staffers are in the midst of gathering as much information as possible regarding facts…

Senator Ensign Announces Retirement

Senator Ensign Announces Retirement

Senator John Ensign, the junior senator from Nevada, announced that he will not seek reelection in 2012.  For those keeping score, Senator is the 8th senator and third Republican to…

Two More Senators Announce Their Retirement

Two More Senators Announce Their Retirement

Two more Senators have confirmed that they will not run for reelection in 2012.  Democrat Jim Webb of Virginia and Jon Kyl, an Arizona Republican, have both said they are…

Kent Conrad Announces His Retirement

Kent Conrad Announces His Retirement

Kent Conrad, the Senate Democrat from North Dakota, announced today that he will not seek reelection in 2012.  Unlike the earlier announcement from Sen Joe Lieberman, this comes as bad…

Joe Lieberman to Retire in 2012

Joe Lieberman to Retire in 2012

Joe Lieberman, the Democrat from Connecticut who was elected to a 4th term in the US Senate as an independent after losing a primary, is expected to announce tomorrow that he will…

Senate Set to Pass New Whistle Blower Law

Senate Set to Pass New Whistle Blower Law

The US Senate is once again poised to pass new legislation that has nothing to do with extending tax cuts, despite Republican promises to block any such legislation until the tax…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone!  Today is Thursday, December 2, and here’s a look back at yesterday’s headlines. Chadbourne & Parke has a new managing partner… The US Senate approved a pro-lawyer…

Senator Evan Bayh to Retire

Senator Evan Bayh to Retire

Senator Evan Bayh, Democrat of Indiana, shocked his home state and the Democrat party today by announcing he will not run for reelection.  This is bad news for Democrats who…

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone!  Today is Monday, February 15, and as the 3rd Monday in February it is also Presidents Day.  For those of you not fortunate enough to have a three day…

Filibuster on Hamilton is Over

Filibuster on Hamilton is Over

The Senate voted on a cloture motion yesterday, ending debate on the appointment of Judge David Hamilton to the 7th Circuit. An up or down confirmation vote will happen in…

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