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Liberal Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, her office announced on Wednesday. The effort has no chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, as the House must vote to impeach and the Senate must then vote to convict to…
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Not all large U.S. law firms have abandoned remote lawyering since the pandemic. On Tuesday, Phoenix-founded Fennemore Craig announced a new formal program to hire lawyers in locations without offices. This initiative positions the 19-office, 327-lawyer firm to recruit and retain talent by offering flexibility, according to its leaders. “We think other firms are making…
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A 97-year-old judge lost her lawsuit on Tuesday after challenging her suspension from a U.S. appellate court due to alleged cognitive and physical impairments. Judge Pauline Newman, who faced suspension from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, argued that the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980, which outlines the process for…
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A federal judge in Texas engaged in improper conduct but will face no discipline for making disparaging remarks about women attorneys and permanently barring a female prosecutor from his courtroom. Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Priscilla Richman of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that no further action was necessary to address a judicial…
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In today’s blog post, we’re diving into a critical topic: scholarship negotiations. As many of my students find themselves overwhelmed by the law school application process, the realization of financing their education often brings additional stress. To help you navigate this journey, I’ve broken down the scholarship negotiation process into three essential parts: Research, Preparation,…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s current term featured major decisions involving former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from prosecution and his ballot disqualification, abortion rights, gun rights, the power of federal agencies, social media regulation, Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, and others. Here are the rulings issued in various cases: TRUMP IMMUNITY CLAIM On July 1,…
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A federal judge in Florida sanctioned an attorney known for filing hundreds of food and beverage labeling lawsuits this week. The judge stated that the lawyer “engaged in a concerted effort to defraud this court and likely many, many others.” U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell ruled on Wednesday that Spencer Sheehan must pay a still-to-be-determined…
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Transferring law schools is a topic that stirs a lot of contemplation among students. You’ve just navigated the arduous law school application process, survived your first semester, and now, in your second semester, you’re pondering whether to stay put or explore the possibility of transferring. Should you stay at your current law school, try for…
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President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, despite objections from the state’s two Republican senators. Alongside Park, Biden named three new candidates for trial court judges in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. If confirmed, Park will become the first Asian American…
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As several scholarship opportunities have come close to their deadline, it can be quite overwhelming for those who seek financial assistance. Although some have reached the end of their scholarship deadlines, there are plenty of other scholarship opportunities that are especially specific to LGBTQ+, BIPOC and first-generation students that are still available to apply for!…
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