Many Predict Supreme Court Will Rule Same-Sex Marriage is Constitutional
Summary: This week, the Supreme Court will decide whether there is a constitutional right for same-sex couples to marry in…
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Florida Woman Files Notice to ‘F*** This Court’
Summary: A Florida woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit did not have all necessary parties sign the complaint. When…
New Case Seeks to Legalize Prostitution in California
Summary: An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in California that would decriminalize prostitution in the state. According to ABC…
Aaron Hernandez: Guilty of Murder
Summary: Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has been found guilty of first-degree murder and has been sentenced to…
Kathleen Kane, Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Facing Investigation
Summary: Kathleen Kane faces perjury charges and other allegations that she abused her power. According to the Morning Call, Pennsylvania’s…
Second Suspect Arrested Regarding DLA Piper Lawyer’s Murder
Summary: A second suspect has been arrested regarding the murder of DLA Piper lawyer David Messerschmitt. D.C. police have announced…
Glimmer of Hope for Law Schools and the Legal Industry
Summary: Although the legal market has much progress to make, signs of improvement are beginning to emerge. By now, most…
Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Twitter
Summary: Tina Huang has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, alleging that mostly males are selected for promotions. A woman who…
Ohio State Law School Introduces Class on Marijuana
Summary: Professor Douglas Berman teaches a popular course at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law that focuses on…
California Considers Free Legal Work Requirement for Law Students
Summary: California is weighing the pros and cons of forcing law students to complete 50 hours of free or reduced…
The Constitutionality of Expelling Students for Racist Speech
Summary: Many argue that University of Oklahoma fraternity members that were caught on video participating in a racist chant cannot…
Large Portion of Settlement Money from Exxon Case Will Go to Legal Expenses
Summary: A judge must now approve the settlement reached between the state of New Jersey and ExxonMobil Corporation, a settlement…