Vermont Moving Closer to Legalization of Marijuana
Summary: The state of Vermont is moving closer to legalizing marijuana with the creation of Senate Bill 95 by David Zuckerman.…
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Washington and Lee School of Law Announces New Initiatives
Summary: The law school at Washington and Lee has announced and implemented changes that will help keep the school operational. A…
Police Records Show DLA Piper Lawyer Stabbed in Back
Summary: David Messerschmitt, a lawyer for DLA Piper, was found dead last week in a hotel room. Police said he was…
Steptoe & Johnson Adds Four Partners in Chicago
Summary: Four new partners have been added to the Chicago office of Steptoe & Johnson. The law firm of Steptoe &…
New Data from NALP Shows Diversity at Law Firms Growing
Summary: Diversity at law firms across the country increased in 2014, according to a new study from NALP. Data from the…
Penn Law Appoints Professor Theodore Ruger as New Dean
Summary: The University of Pennsylvania Law School has appointed professor Theodore Ruger as its new dean, effective July 1. Effective July…
Panel Calls for Same-Sex Marriage in Nepal
Summary: The government of Nepal has been given a recommendation by an expert panel to approve same-sex marriage in the country. …
Harvard Receives Suggestions from Office for Civil Rights on New Procedures
Summary: The new Title IX procedures at Harvard Law School will be implemented as soon as they are approved by the…
Woman Exchanges Barbs with Judge in Florida Courtroom
Summary: An 80-year-old woman from Florida caused a judge to break down into laughter during a hearing last week. At a…
Hamline and William Mitchell to Merge Law Schools
Summary: The law schools at Hamline University and William Mitchell have agreed to a merger that still requires approval from the…
Texas Bill Would Provide Representation for Fetuses of Brain-Dead Women
Summary: A new bill in the state of Texas would provide representation for the fetuses of brain-dead women. A lawmaker from…
Two-Year J.D. Program Introduced at New York Law School
Summary: New York Law School has created an accelerated program for law students so they can earn a degree in two…