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Law Professors Weigh In on Cruz’s Natural-Born Citizen Issue

Summary: Law professors weigh in on whether Ted Cruz is ineligible to run for president because of the natural-born citizen issue. Considering…

John Edwards Seeks Key Position in Volkswagen Suit

Summary: John Edwards is one of the 140 lawyers who have applied to be on the plaintiff’s steering committee against…

Patrick Gavin’s Quest to Earn an Interview with the President – Through 500 Video Shorts

Summary: Patrick Gavin is on a campaign to interview the most powerful lawyer in the world – President Barack Obama.…

The Glass-Steagall Act: What You Need to Know

Summary: The Glass-Steagall Act was mentioned several times during last night's Democratic debates. In case you're rusty on the now-repealed banking law,…

Which Law Schools Are the Most Liberal and Conservative?

Summary: A recent study reveals the relationship between law schools and their alumni’s political ideologies. In August 2015, Harvard's Kennedy School published…

Execution of Richard Glossip Scheduled for 1997 Murder

Summary: Desperately clinging to new evidence that has been uncovered, attorneys for Richard Glossip are trying to have his execution…

Despite Protests from Kim Davis, Marriage Licenses Issued

Summary: Kim Davis has emphasized that she will not allow same-sex marriage licenses to be issued under her name, despite…

Assisted Suicide Bill in California Heads to Governor for Signature

Summary: If the governor of California signs an assisted suicide bill, the state will become the fifth to legalize the…

Busted Ashley Madison Users Scramble to Explain

Summary: Many of the individuals whose Ashley Madison profile information was released by hackers have desperately tried to explain away…

Kane News Conference is Risky Move, Defense Lawyers Say

Summary: Kathleen Kane has considered answering questions at a press conference about allegations brought against her, a move many attorneys…

Law Firm Must Disclose Notes from Gov. Christie Bridge Scandal

Summary: The law firm that represented Governor Chris Christie in last year’s George Washington bridge scandal must turn over notes…

Supreme Court Tosses Limit on Power Plant Emissions

Summary: The Supreme Court has ruled that a limitation on mercury emissions was improper, due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s…