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D.C. Circuit to Review 5th Circuit Judge Jones' Misconduct
Judge Edith Jones of the Fifth Circuit was the subject of a judicial misconduct complaint before the D.C. Circuit this past Wednesday, stemming from alleged racially biased statements made by Jones during a speech in February. Chief Justice Roberts reassigned the complaint from the Fifth Circuit to the D.C. Circuit’s......
Hashtag #Rules for Your Firm: 5 Basics to Know
With Facebook jumping onboard the hashtag fun alongside Twitter, hashtags are now being used on social media more than ever. This means that if your law firm has an account on Twitter or Facebook (ideally, you should be on both and have a website), this will possibly affect the way......
Law School Application Reductions, Last Minute Scholarships
Yep, it certainly is a good time to apply to law school. We’ve pontificated a bit about the decrease in applications, applicants, and demand for law school seats. We’ve also speculated on what that means for wannabe-lawyers. Now, we’re getting concrete examples of the fallout from the law school bubble-burst.......
Voter Registration, Pay-for-Delay and Proof of Sentencing Factors
If you are hoping for a decision on same sex marriage, DOMA, or the Voting Rights Act, we'll save you some time -- none were released today. Today's rulings were more than mere brush-clearing, however. These holdings have major impacts on state voting laws, fundamental criminal procedure at all levels,......
11th Cir Finds Sufficient Evidence of Minimum Wage Law Violation
The Eleventh Circuit disagreed when the district court entered a judgment ruling that the Menendez family did not willfully violate minimum wage laws, and found that there was sufficient evidence to support a finding. Plaintiff Maria Davila was hired as a nanny for the Menendez family from 2004 until 2010......
Amicus Briefs Piling Up in HathiTrust Digital Library Appeal
Imagine e-book utopia. Billions of books, nearly every significant work ever written, available electronically through an electronic library. Want to flip through some Faulkner? Click. Peruse Peruvian history? Click. Find the answer to the meaning of life and everything? It’s 42, and you can find that with a click or......
NSA Surveillance Lawsuit Ironically Dismissed as 'Speculative'
Perhaps a motion for rehearing might be in order here? Two weeks ago, if someone were to tell you that the National Security Agency was monitoring your phone records, your phone’s GPS location, and basically everything you do online, you might’ve said that such a statement was “speculative.” Or, if......
Hot or Not: Are Lawyers Dateable?
Do people want to date lawyers? Unfortunately, the media's portrayal of folks in the legal sector is often more than a bit off, and it's a bit dismaying for some to realize that we're not all as beautiful as Harvey Specter. It might be more realistic to ask how many......
6th Circuit Allows Taser Suit Against Cleveland Cop
Retired patrolman Jim Simone didn't get any help from the Sixth Circuit, as the court ruled Wednesday to affirm the lower court's denial of summary judgment in a civil rights suit against the Cleveland cop. The case involves Simone using a stun gun on a suspect, Rafael Correa, who he......
A Busy Thursday: Davila, American Trucking, and Tarrant Recaps
Myriad was an interesting case with interesting issues. Where is the line between finding (and patenting) genetic code, as it exists in nature, and protecting the intellectual property rights of a company that spent time and money researching a gene that can predict predisposition towards breast and ovarian cancer? It......
5 Tips on Conducting Exit Interviews
Conducting exit interviews might be a quick formality at your company, but it’s actually a great opportunity to get candid constructive criticism from employees and reinforce post-employment expectations that could prevent a legal snafu further down the road. The next time you have an exit interview, consider making it an......
New at FindLaw: NSA Lawsuit and DNA Patent Decisions
We continue our Friday round-up of what is newest, best and brightest at FindLaw.com. Below, you will find this week’s offerings from various areas of FindLaw’s unique content, including: core legal content, blogs, news and case law. Take a look at what’s new: FindLaw Consumer Blogs: NSA Warrantless Wiretapping Lawsuit’s......
Who Will #ReinventLaw? You Will, Desperate Tech-Savvy Attorney
Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers tells the tales of extraordinary people. More interesting than their success stories, however, is his analysis of what circumstances pushed them to greatness. One story in particular always resonated with me, especially once I began law school. Herbert Wachtell, Martin Lipton, Leonard Rosen, and George Katz, the......
EEOC Mad About BMW and Dollar General's Background Checks
Well, they warned you. And we told you so, too. Last year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued guidelines for how they believed employers should approach the use of criminal background checks in employment decisions. They gist of the policy was that the background checks should only be used when......
Brilliant: Lawyer Requests NSA Records for Client's Robbery Alibi
“What’s good for the goose, is good for the gander.” You’re damn right, Mr. Markus. Markus, writing for his Southern District of Florida Blog, cracked the story that has made Florida papers and is sure to put a smile on every now-disillusioned American’s face. Terrance Brown is one of five......
Ten Mostly Law-Related TED Talks Worth Listening To
When was the last time you heard a truly inspirational, intellectual talk? We’re talking about one of those lectures, talks, or speeches that makes you reevaluate your entire thought process on a certain subject. Maybe that talk shifts your views on a fundamental issue, like the death penalty. Or maybe......
5th Circuit to Exclude Judge From Execution Stay
Two judges on the Fifth Circuit agreed on Tuesday to exclude Judge Jones from the review of a death penalty stay, after Jones' "racist comments" lead to a formal complaint of judicial misconduct. Judge Edith Jones, a former Chief Judge of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, was impaneled......
Free Webcast: Five Ways to Make Internet Marketing Deliver
If you’re a lawyer, you’re probably aware that Internet marketing is one of the most important tools in building your client base. However, without a synchronized approach, your efforts may be ineffective. Experts agree that coordination is one of the most crucial keys to Internet marketing success. If you’re interested......
Rape and Suicide Not Enough for 1983 Action Says 10th Cir.
Despite the horrible events that happened to Plaintiff Misti Lee Schneider, the proof still was not enough to sustain a § 1983 action. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendants earlier this month and said just that. Plaintiff Schneider had made......
Looking to Hire? Legal Resume Red Flags to Look Out For
We all know from law school and having been through the job-search-wringer that your legal resume is often the make-or-break for many folks. But, it doesn't just stop with the candidate -- those of us who are tasked with having to sift through all those resumes and to make judgment......