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Amanda Griffin

The 6 Biggest Legal Issues of 2017 That Will Carry into 2018

Summary: This past year has been filled with legal matters that are still being battled in the courts and will…

NBC Issues New Sexual Harassment Rules for Staff

Summary: With the Matt Lauer sexual harassment scandal, NBC is taking steps to prevent future incidents by issuing a new…

5 Misguided Assumptions about Dating a Lawyer

Summary: There are a number of assumptions of what comes with dating a lawyer. Unfortunately, most are incorrect. Lawyers can…

Top 10 Law Schools for Graduates Trying for a Top Job

Summary: Going to a top law school does not necessarily mean a graduate has the best chances of getting a…

Memphis Sells Parks in Legal Loophole to Get Confederate Statues Removed

Summary: Memphis, Tennessee decided to sell two city parks that held Confederate statues as the last option of getting the…

Amtrak Act Caps Liabilities at $295 Million

Summary: In light of the recent Amtrak derailment in Washington, critics of the laws restricting how much victims can claim…

South African Attorney Jay Adriaan Venter Faked His Own Death

Summary: In an attempt to escape persecution for misappropriating funds, a South African lawyer faked his own death. A Vryheid…

Former Seyfarth Shaw Partner Given Two Year Suspension

Summary: A former rainmaker partner for Seyfarth Shaw has been suspended from the practice of law for two years for…

Trump Judicial Nominee Withdraws after Being Unable to Answer Basic Questions

Summary: Another one of President Trump’s judicial nominees withdraws from being considered after it became clear his qualifications were not…

Boston University Professor Calls ‘Jingle Bells’ Racist

Summary: A Boston University professor of theater believes the Christmas carol “Jingle Bells” is rooted in racism. This is not…

Top 15 Celebrity Divorces in 2017

Summary: A slightly tamer year than 2016 when it comes to celebrity breakups but there were still a number of…

“Mr. Social Security” Eric Conn Facing More Charges

Summary: The ex-fugitive attorney Eric Conn has been charged with the charges dropped as part of the original plea deal…