Schools have cell phone policies to protect the learning environment
With the growing technology, the usage of cell phones is increasing day-by-day. In order to maintain an affective disciplinary system,…
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Same-Sex Health Benefits for Govt Workers
A state law lending Arizona same-sex health benefits for partners of government employees suffered a loss at the hands of…
Lawyers and IT Guys On Security Issues In Law Firms
The Legal Technology Leadership Summit also dealt with the issue of IT in law firms. The focus was on avoiding…
ACLU Files Suit Against Florida Law Requiring Mandatory Drug-testing
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLUFL) has filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Florida government. The…
DOJ Report Slams Puerto Rico Police For Rights Violations
The Department of Justice, after a 3-year investigation of the Puerto Rico Police Department, has finally released its findings. The…
Edwards’ Legal Team Files Motion To Dismiss All Charges
John Edwards' lawyers are filing motions to dismiss all the charges against the former U.S. senator. Edwards is accused of…
D.C. Circuit Upholds Indefinite Detention of Gitmo Detainee
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has stated that it affirms it's earlier decision to deny a…
Oral Arguments Heard In Prop. 8 Case
The California Supreme Court has heard oral arguments on the right of advocacy groups to defend Proposition 8. The question…
The Ideal Teaching Partner For An Associate
Above The Law's Jay Shepherd writes about what an associate should expect from a partner who is his supervisor. Shepherd…
First-Ever Chairman and New Managing Partner Elected by Vinson & Elkins
On Tuesday, September 6, Vinson & Elkins elected corporate partner Scott Wulfe managing partner for two years. The firm also…
Very Few Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Result in Win for Patients
The study on medical malpractice suits shows that only 22% result in some sort of reimbursement, either via resolution or…
Adult Children Lose Lawsuit Against Mom for Bad Parenting
Two-grown up kids, both adults now, who sued their mother over her lack of parental skills have lost their case.…