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'Representation' at the Heart of DC Statehood Movement
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton used the DC War Memorial, a place to honor those who gave their lives for America, to serve as the backdrop to announce that a bill to grant statehood for Washington, D.C, will get a congressional hearing. At the core of her message is the hope residents in D.C. will be afforded the same representation as those in the rest of the U.S., she said.
Read more...May's Top Verdicts Include Endangered Lemurs, Russians
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
From Russian nationals to endangered lemurs, here are some of the most notable verdicts from May.
Read more...As eDiscovery Continues to Gain Traction, Duke Hosts EDRM Workshop
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Technology Assisted Review (TAR) protocols were among the hot topics discussed during the 2019 Duke/EDRM Annual Workshop/Forum hosted by Duke Law School.
Read more...Abortion Battle Lines Continue to Be Drawn
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Another round of state laws aimed at either restricting or protecting abortions has advocates and lawmakers on both sides of the issue fired up.
Read more...Law Employment Stabilizes, Shows 'Incremental' Gains: Report
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Newly released data shows the 2018 law school graduating class benefitted from promising employment numbers as long-term working cohorts showed gains over 2017. The data was complied with respect to students in the 200 law schools approved by the ABA to offer a JD degree.
Read more...April Verdicts Include 'Hamilton' and NYC Jogger Slaying
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- Written by Daniel Sabbatino
From murder in NYC to politicians visiting it to see “Hamilton,” here are some notable verdicts from April.
Read more...Free Speech to Headline Law Day 2019
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Law Day 2019 will focus on the themes of “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” during a Wednesday, May 1, American Bar Association celebration.
Read more...Assange Arrest Spotlights Line Between Journalism, Criminal Conduct
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who was taken into custody in London after U.S. authorities issued an extradition warrant, has brought questions about what constitutes acceptable journalistic conduct at the forefront of public and legal discourse.
Read more...Justice Department Conducts Historical Elder Fraud Sweep
A sweep covering every federal district in the U.S. and more than 2 million victims was the nation’s largest anti-elder fraud initiative in history.
Read more...Woman in the Draft and El Chapo Top February Verdicts
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
From women in the draft to Mexican drug cartels, here are some of the most notable verdicts from February.
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Written by PLP News
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Mar 31 2013
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A DLA Piper associate’s e-mail stating “that bill shall know…
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Jan 26 2014
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Written by PLP News
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Jun 15 2014
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Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
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