Proposed Law School Accreditation Standards to Change Reporting of Graduate Employment
The American Bar Association has made new drafts to its law school accreditation standards. These proposed changes would change the…
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17 Year Sentence Given to Former ICE Attorney for Taking Bribes
Constantine Kallas, former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attorney, and a prominent one at that, received an over 17…
AT&T Will Use Sullivan & Cromwell in $39 Billion Purchase of T-Mobile USA
AT&T has plans to buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion. The lead firms that are going to…
Wal-Mart Sex-discrimination Case Headed to the Supreme Court
In 2001, a lawsuit was launched against Wal-Mart by Brad Seligman, civil rights attorney. Betty Dukes, named as the lead…
Several Howrey Partners Moving on to Three More Firms
Since Howrey dissolved last week, its partners have been going to many different firms. This Thursday, March 17, three more…
NALP Reports Better Employment Outlook for Recent Law Graduates
There is good news for recent law graduates. According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), the rate of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Quick Appeal Sought by Obama Administration in Health Care Ruling
The recent ruling made by Judge Vinson in Florida is now being asked by the Obama administration to be appealed…
Charlie Sheen Suing Producers of Two and a Half Men, Cites Labor Code Provision
In his recent firing from the hit CBS show “Two and a Half Men”, Charlie Sheen has filed a lawsuit for…