legal counsel

DHS Implements New Policy Restricting Asylum Seekers’ Access to Legal Counsel at U.S.-Canada Border

Aug 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing new border security policies that significantly impact the time asylum seekers have to consult with legal counsel when crossing the U.S.-Canada border. According to internal documents obtained by CBS News, these changes are set to take effect on August 14, 2024. Under the updated policies, the…
Miami Dade Bar Association Elects Historic First Black Woman President

Jul 13, 2024

In a landmark moment for Miami-Dade County’s legal community, Attorney Charise Morgan has been elected as the first Black woman president of the Miami Dade Bar Association. Established 108 years ago, the association represents the largest network of lawyers in the county. A distinguished graduate of Mercer University School of Law and currently serving as…
Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Issues Apology Following Dallas Car Crash Involving 6 Vehicles

Apr 4, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has issued a public apology after being involved in a high-speed crash over the weekend in Dallas. This marks his first public statement on the incident. The apology, posted on Instagram, expresses Rice’s acknowledgment of his role in the matter and his commitment to cooperating with authorities. The…
Harvard’s Prof Dehlia Umunna Discusses Powell v. Alabama (Video)

Apr 1, 2024

In the inaugural installment of “Cases in Brief” two years ago, Harvard Law Professor Dehlia Umunna delves into the landmark case Powell v. Alabama (1932), famously known as the “Scottsboro Boys” case. This pivotal case marked the U.S. Supreme Court’s seminal ruling, establishing defendants’ rights to adequate legal representation in capital cases under the 14th…