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Jim Vassallo

California Legislature Passes Kill-Switch Bill for Smartphones

The California legislature passed a bill on Monday that would require ‘kill switches’ on all smartphones sold in the state,…

Concordia Law School Still Waiting for Accreditation Decision from ABA

The Concordia Law School in Boise will need to wait a little bit longer to find out if the first…

Jimmy John’s Sued for Wage Theft by Former Employees

The fast-food chain Jimmy John’s has been sued by two former employees for “systematic wage theft,” according to The Huffington…

Package of Law School Reforms Receives Endorsement from ABA

On Monday, the governing body of the American Bar Association endorsed the package of law school reforms that will increase…

National Law Firms Pouring into State of Texas

Jonathan Henderson wanted to work for local law firms back in 2011 after growing frustrated with his Dallas health care…

Employee of Covington Law Firm Sues St. Tammany’s Parish Following Shooting

Robin Dominique is suing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Coroner’s Office and other entities in the state of…

Federal Judge Spends Night in Jail for Domestic Violence

United States District Judge Mark Fuller, from Montgomery, Alabama, spent a night in jail after being charged with misdemeanor battery…

Mayer Brown Welcomes Thomas J. Moore to Houston Office

The law firm of Mayer Brown announced via a press release this week that Thomas J. Moore will join in…

Imposter Lawyer Arraigned in New York Court Thursday

Stephen G. Dickerman was a lawyer for more than 40 years, but he had not renewed his law license since…

Wildlife Conservation Society Says No Legal Ivory Trade

The Wildlife Conservation Society said in a new paper that all existing ivory must be destroyed and legal ivory markets…

Former Virginia Governor’s Corruption Trial Resumes

In the corruption trial of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, the prosecution resumed its case on…

Alaskan State Authorities Ask AG to Prevent Unapproved Law School from Starting Up

The first-ever in-state law school for Alaska is slated to open in March of 2015, according to multiple reports on…