Perkins Coie was one of the very first firms that Donald Trump issued a retaliatory executive order against, punishing its lawyers for the crime of representing the president’s perceived enemies: Democrats. In its suit against Trump, Perkins Coie noted that thanks to the executive order, its ability to operate as a legal-services business had been […]
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: Supreme Court ruling scrambles battle for transgender care (Brooke Migdon, The Hill) Supreme Court Predictions (Ed Whelan, National Review) Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms (The Associated […]
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether an inmate can sue a government official in his individual capacity – that is, seeking to hold an official personally liable, rather than the government entity itself – for violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, a law enacted by Congress in 2000 […]
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend ‘Kirklandisation’ of Big Law pushes firms to launch salaried partnerships [Financial Times] (£) Assisted dying bill: What happens next? [BBC News] My week in a magistrates’ court: no lawyers, missing translators, huge delays [The Times] (£) Thames Water lenders demand government blocks campaigners […]
Human input remains crucial A new report has shed light on senior judges’ views on AI, highlighting both the areas of their work that could benefit from the technology and their concerns about its use. The study used focus‑group discussions with 12 judges from across the UK judicial hierarchy, including five members of the Supreme […]
Neil Gorsuch Tries To Get Cute With The Majority Opinion: It doesn’t end well for him. Embarrassing Courtroom Moment Caught On Camera: Maybe this is the real reason the Supreme Court shies away from cameras in the courtroom. Of Course, SCOTUS Doesn’t Need Cameras In The Courtroom To Attract The Worst Kind Of Attention: They […]
Ed. note: This is the second article in a series. In our first article, we laid the groundwork for your CLE by focusing on choosing the right topic and leveraging technology for research and idea generation. Now, as we move forward in our series, it’s essential to recognize that the foundation of a successful CLE […]
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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the most recent Vault ranking. which Biglaw firm is ranked #1 for associate/partner relations? Hint: Though the firm was founded in Philadelphia, it now has 30 offices around the globe. See the answer on the next page. The post A Biglaw […]
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