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  • Man Who Set Self On Fire Outside NY Court At Trump Trial Dies

    On Friday, a man died after setting himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s trial was concluding. Witnesses reported he wasn’t targeting Trump. The man ignited himself after throwing pamphlets. He’s identified as Max Azzarello from Florida. Police said he appeared to be a conspiracy theorist. A manifesto by someone with…

  • Gun Makers Urge Supreme Court To Hear Appeal In Mexico’s Lawsuit

    On Thursday, U.S. gun manufacturers urged the Supreme Court to hear Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit. Eight companies, including Smith & Wesson Brands and Sturm, Ruger & Co, argued that a lower court erred in granting an exception to a U.S. law protecting them. The trial court dismissed the case citing the Protection of Lawful Commerce…

  • Texas Attorney General Paxton Must Face Attorney Ethics Case, Appeals Court Rules

    The Texas appeals court ruled on Thursday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton must face an attorney misconduct lawsuit

  • Law Deans Balk At Course Uniformity Proposed By American Bar Association

    More than a third of U.S. law school deans oppose an American Bar Association proposal. They argue it tightens control over law schools and limits educators’ freedom. Seventy-six deans from accredited law schools, including NYU and Georgetown, signed a public comment. They warn that the proposed changes to the ABA’s accreditation standards could harm legal…

  • Lawyers Select 12 Jurors To Serve In Trump Hush-Money Case

    Jurors for Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial were chosen Thursday. They’ll decide his guilt over a hush-money payment to a porn star. Defense and prosecution lawyers will select alternate jurors. Opening statements may start Monday, according to Justice Juan Merchan. Earlier, a juror was dismissed for feeling intimidated by personal information made public. Another was…

  • Do the 2024 Law School Rankings Matter?: A Conversation with Mike Spivey

    If you’re in tune with the law school admissions world, you know that when the law school rankings come out each spring, it’s a big deal. But should it be?  When it comes to law school admissions, rankings have long been a significant factor influencing applicants’ decisions. As long as I’ve been in admissions, however,…

  • SpaceX Loses Latest Bid To Keep Lawsuit Against NLRB In Texas

    The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a tied vote of 8-8, rejected SpaceX’s attempt to keep a lawsuit challenging the National Labor Relations Board’s structure in Texas rather than California. Despite objections from conservative judges, the full court declined to rehear the matter, upholding the panel’s decision to reject SpaceX’s bid to block…

  • Paying for Law School: Scholarships to Apply to in May 2024

    As the May scholarship deadlines rapidly approach and fresh opportunities arise, navigating the realm of financial aid can seem overwhelming. However, fear not, as we’re here to offer guidance. Especially for BIPOC and first-generation students, there are numerous resources available to alleviate the financial obstacles that may hinder their path to law school. At Barrier…

  • Supreme Court Widens Scope Of Workplace Bias Lawsuits

    The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, facilitated the process of filing workplace discrimination lawsuits. The ruling provided support to Jatonya Muldrow, a St. Louis police officer who alleged that her transfer to a less desirable position was due to her gender. Muldrow contended that she was moved out of a police intelligence unit…

  • Court Backs Trans School Athlete In West Virginia Ban

    The Richmond, Virginia-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a transgender middle-school girl in West Virginia can compete in her school’s girls’ track and cross-country teams. The court’s 2-1 decision blocked enforcement of a state law prohibiting transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams. U.S. Circuit Judge Toby Heytens, appointed by…