Proposed Legislation Would Allow Emergency Diploma Privilege in New York
Law grads in New York are a step closer to practicing law without taking the bar exam, with the introduction…
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A Right to Die Lawsuit in California Gets Turned Down
Summary: Californians may be seeing the discussion of assisted suicide come from their state politicians as the courts do not…
Rape Insurance Bill in Michigan Passes into Law
Lawmakers in Michigan passed a controversial measure on Wednesday that will ban all insurance plans in the…
In Texas Wishing Someone “Merry Christmas” is Now Protected by Law in Public Schools
Texas is making sure everyone remembers that wishing someone "Merry Christmas" is now protected by law in its public schools.…
NYC Wants to Raise Smoking Age to 21
In New York City’s latest effort to enact controversial health focused legislation, a new proposal in the city’s Council would…
Legislation Passed by Congress That Limits Military Funeral Protests
A sweeping veterans bill was passed by Congress this week that does include restrictions for protests held at the funeral…
Law Firm that Helped Write Legislation Now Suing State
A law firm has filed a suit against the Wisconsin elections agency, the same law firm that helped the Legislature…
New York Judges May Get Pay Raises Soon
The New York Law Journal (NYLJ) reported that 1, 300 New York judges could finally see their paychecks increase with…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, October 12th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. A top Polish banking…
Morris Polich’s England Appointed California Bar Section Chair
Morris Polich & Purdy LLP said Monday that Elizabeth England, a partner of the firm, has been named chair of…