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Women of Color Still Facing Uphill Battle in Legal Field: New Report
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
A new study found startling disparities between the experiences and levels of satisfaction of women of color in law schools compared with other student demographics. The examination was a joint undertaking from the NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education and the Center for Women in Law at the University of Texas at Austin.
Read more...Harvard Law School Will Not Meet in Person for Fall Semester
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Harvard University announced its law school, among other graduate schools, will meet virtually the for the fall semester. So reports Forbes.
Read more...Michigan Legislature Not OK with Education Settlement Pushed by Whitmer
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
A representative for the Michigan Legislatures argued neither the House nor Senate consented to a settlement agreement between Detroit students and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regarding literacy access. So reports The Detroit News.
Read more...Lawyers Argue Unaccompanied Honduran Teen Shouldn’t Be Expelled
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Lawyers for a Honduran boy are mounting a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s policy of “rapidly expelling migrant children from the southern border during the coronavirus pandemic.” So reports CBS News.
Read more...Travis Scott, Producers Facing Copyright Suit Over '$20M' Hit Song
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Travis Scott is being sued by songwriters Olivier Bassil, Lukas Benjamin Leth and Benjamin Lasnier for allegedly stealing the melody for his song “Highest in the Room.” So reports Complex.
Read more...Wisconsin Lawyer Facing Criminal Charges After Alleged Altercations with Protestors
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Wisconsin attorney Stephanie Rapkin, who is white, was arrested for allegedly spitting on a black protestor and then arrested, again, for allegedly shoving a college student protestor. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Burmese Food Empire Settles with Kitchen Staff for $1.3M
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Burma Superstar settled a lawsuit with current and former kitchen workers for $1.3 million after the workers alleged the food chain failed to pay minimum and overtime wages and provide proper sick leave. So reports SF Weekly.
Read more...Mass. Officials Look to Toss 'Qualified Immunity' Protections for Police
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Massachusetts officials called for the elimination of a legal doctrine protecting law enforcement officers accused of using excessive force. So reports MassLive.
Read more...NYC Lawyers Arrested for Hurling Incendiary Device at Cop Car
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Colinford Mattis, a lawyer at Pryor Cashman, has been suspended pending criminal proceedings for his role in the alleged bombing of an NYPD vehicle during a protest. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Mich. Landlord Sued for Seeking Sex in Lieu of Rent
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
A Michigan landlord stands accused of inappropriately touching female tenants and requesting sex from them in exchange for paying rent. So reports Michigan Live.
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