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  • Marbury v Madison: On Misciting The Foremost Judicial Review Authority

    In deciding whether to overrule the Chevron doctrine, the Supreme Court should not be persuaded by mistaken invocations of a famous dictum. “It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.” That quotation from the U.S. Supreme Court’s famous 1803 opinion in Marbury v. Madison has been recited thousands of times.…

  • Apple Asks Appeals Court To Reverse Apple Watch Import Ban

    Apple is appealing a decision by a U.S. trade tribunal to ban imports of certain Apple Watches in a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo. Apple argues that the tribunal’s decision was based on flawed patent rulings and that Masimo failed to demonstrate investment in competing U.S. products justifying the ban. Masimo, based in…

  • Why Minority Students Need to Start Early on Law School Applications

    The relative scarcity of minority legal professionals is still a concern despite the accelerating changes over the decade. According to the 2021 NALP report on diversity, 10.75% of firm partners were lawyers of color, with 46% being Asian Americans, 31% Hispanic, and 24% Black. This disparity stems from the application process, with factors like lack of…

  • Google Drags Alleged Scammers To Court Over Fake Crypto Investment Apps

    On Thursday, Google filed a lawsuit against two Chinese individuals in a New York federal court, alleging their exploitation of the Google Play app store to perpetrate scams involving fake cryptocurrency investment applications. Yunfeng Sun, based in Shenzhen, and Hongnam Cheung, located in Hong Kong, are accused of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded thousands of…

  • Florida Supreme Court Ruling Makes State New Epicenter In US Abortion Battle

    The Florida Supreme Court recently issued two significant rulings regarding abortion, causing contrasting reactions and igniting intense political debates. Firstly, the court upheld the state’s authority to enact a six-week abortion ban, which is poised to become effective on May 1st. This decision is celebrated by anti-abortion activists nationwide, who view the six-week ban as…

  • Making Law School Affordable: Scholarships To Apply To In April 2024

    In the realm of financial assistance, myriad organizations extend their support to current and prospective law school students. Seizing the chance to apply for these scholarships broadens the horizons of financial aid available to you. With that in mind, we’ve meticulously compiled a catalog of scholarships offering financial assistance specifically with deadlines in April and…

  • California Agrees To $2 Billion Settlement Over Covid Learning Loss For Struggling Students

    Kelly R, jokingly remarked, “I’m not receiving a hefty check!” as she assisted her daughters with homework in the kitchen of their Los Angeles residence.

  • Avoiding Burnout During the Law School Application Process

    As we find ourselves deep into September, the season of law school applications is in full swing. If you’re like me and are starting to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and tired from juggling all the intricate pieces of these applications, take a deep breath and know that you’re not alone. In this blog post, I’m going…

  • Are Law School Early Decision Programs Worth It?

    Are you ready to embark on your journey to law school but confused about the various application options available? If you’re a first-generation or minority law school applicant, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, I’m here to guide you through the myths surrounding early action, early decision, and the rolling admissions timeline.…

  • Am I Too Late In Life To Apply To Law School?

    The short answer is “no.” It’s never too late to go to law school. You can have a great experience, have fun, and succeed as an attorney regardless of age.