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Amid 96th Academy Awards on March 10, Harvard Law Today delves into the cinematic world of law, seeking insights from members of the Harvard Law School faculty on their favorite law-related movies, TV shows, and characters. Reflecting on the intersection of law and cinema, Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor, shares her fondness for the…
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A tragic incident unfolded in West Palm Beach, Florida, last week when an 18-year-old woman, Kelvi McCray, was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, 19-year-old Keisean Shaw, while she was on a FaceTime call with friends. Authorities believe Shaw then took his own life. The fatal shooting occurred on the evening of March 6 at…
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In a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity, Albany, Georgia native Ray Curtis Petty Jr. has etched his name in his family’s history books by becoming its first lawyer. A viral video capturing his mother’s emotional reaction to his achievement has garnered widespread attention online, shedding light on Ray’s remarkable journey. Ray’s path to success…
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In a world where female lawyers make up 38% of the legal workforce, it can be tempting to dwell on the long road ahead in achieving equal footing for women in the legal profession. While continuing along this road to equity in representation between women and men in law, we must remember that the foundations…
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Haley Taylor Schlitz, known for her remarkable achievements since her teenage years, has reached another significant milestone at just 21 years old. After making headlines in 2019 for securing acceptances to nine law schools at the age of 16, Taylor Schlitz has now been sworn in as an attorney by the Minnesota State Bar Association.…
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In a surprising turn of events, a 36-year-old woman from Ireland, Kamila Grabska, has lost over $800,000 in an injury lawsuit after images emerged of her participating in a Christmas tree tossing contest. Grabska had filed a lawsuit against RSA Insurance following a car accident in 2017, alleging severe neck and back injuries that left…
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The early release of a White police officer convicted of killing an unarmed Black man in 2016 has sparked outrage among residents of Montgomery, Alabama. In a case that has drawn widespread attention and criticism, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s intervention led to the release of Aaron Cody Smith, a former officer, less than two…
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Dec. 2023, announced the Justice Department’s proposed revision of the application for presidential pardons for individuals who have completed their federal sentences. The announcement was made during remarks at a White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable. The Office of the Pardon Attorney (Pardon) has collaborated with the Office for…
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In a groundbreaking milestone for the New York legal system, an all-Black women judges panel made history as they presided over arguments at the Appellate Division First Department of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. The momentous occasion, reported by the New York Law Journal, marks a significant step forward in diversity…
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A tragic incident has struck a doctor from New York University, raising concerns over food safety protocols at a popular Disney World restaurant. Kanokporn Tangsuan, a respected physician at NYU Langone hospital, passed away after dining at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Disney Springs on October 5th. Her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, has filed…
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