NALP Reports Better Employment Outlook for Recent Law Graduates
There is good news for recent law graduates. According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), the rate of…
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House Votes to Cut Funding for NPR
Congress voted today to cut funding for National Public Radio in a mostly party line vote. House Republicans said the…
32 Howrey Lawyers Land at Baker Botts
Baker Botts picked up 32 antitrust lawyers from the remains of Howrey, including nine partners. The team will work out…
DOJ Suing California Over Inmate’s Rights
Sukhjinder Basra is a Sikhserving time in California's prison system for a drug offense. As an article of faith, Basra has…
Man Accused of Massive Ponzi Scheme to Remain in Jail to Await Trial
R. Allen Stanford, former Texas financier, tried to post bond and be released from jail while awaiting trial, but was…
Supporters of Proposition 8 Argue for Right to Appeal
California Proposition 8, the ban of same-sex marriage in California, has repeatedly not been defended by state officials. Monday, March…
Obama Wants Education Law Rewritten Before School Starts Next Fall
In 2002, President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind act into law. As a requirement of that law, children…
Clifford Chance Paying Spring Bonuses
Following a trend started by US firms, Clifford Chance has become the third "magic circle" firm to pay a spring bonus…
Quick Appeal Sought by Obama Administration in Health Care Ruling
The recent ruling made by Judge Vinson in Florida is now being asked by the Obama administration to be appealed…
Charlie Sheen Suing Producers of Two and a Half Men, Cites Labor Code Provision
In his recent firing from the hit CBS show “Two and a Half Men”, Charlie Sheen has filed a lawsuit for…
New Bills to Increase Legal Protection for People Who Report Suspicious Activities
Two new bills that were introduced in the House and Senate on March 8, 2011 are designed to increase the…
Katie Holmes Claims Defamation by Star Magazine and Files Suit
Katie Holmes filed a $50 million suit against Star Magazine last Tuesday, March 1, for defamation. The cover of the…