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Covers civil rights and constitutional law. From the ACLU.

https://www.aclu.org/blog

Oct 19
Jane Doe Wants an Abortion but the Government Is Hell Bent on Stopping Her

Jane Doe Wants an Abortion but the Government Is Hell Bent on Stopping Her

The federal government is holding a young woman hostage to force her to carry her pregnancy to term against her will. After Jane Doe, a 17-year-old immigrant from Central America, found out she was pregnant last month, she decided to have an…
Oct 19
Under This Law, Encouraging Undocumented Immigrants to Seek Shelter Could Be a Crime

Under This Law, Encouraging Undocumented Immigrants to Seek Shelter Could Be a Crime

An immigration law criminalizes various types of speech on behalf of immigrants, in clear violation of the First Amendment. As wildfires raged across Northern California last week, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) took to Twitter to…
Oct 19
Women Who Have Been Through the Criminal Justice System Need Support, but They Aren’t Getting It

Women Who Have Been Through the Criminal Justice System Need Support, but They Aren’t Getting It

I’ve seen firsthand how the criminal justice system fails women. That needs to change. Women aren’t often included in discussions of the criminal justice system, but they face huge hardships while incarcerated and after their…

Rank this Week: 103

Fair and Unbalanced

Left-leaning, social justice-minded slant on law and justice issues, the death penalty, politics, and current events.

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/

Oct 19
Facebook Won't Let Me Post Thi

Facebook Won't Let Me Post Thi

Senator Leahy Can Go Fuck HimselfPatrick Leahy of Vermont is the longest serving Democratic Senator. His liberal bona fides are beyond dispute. Throughout his tenure he has personified decency, thoughtfulness and…
Oct 12
Rebecca Solnit on Harvey Weinstein, Hillary Clinton, and Blaming Women for the Acts of Men

Rebecca Solnit on Harvey Weinstein, Hillary Clinton, and Blaming Women for the Acts of Men

Guest Post by Rebecca SolnitHarvey Weinstein is Hillary Clinton’s fault, we have learned from many sources. So is eczema and the Civil War and the fact that your child refuses to learn to tie shoelaces and sticks to Velcro shoes. The…
Oct 10
That Boy Ain't Right

That Boy Ain't Right

In an emperor's new clothes moment for the GOP, Republican chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Corker, stated that the White House has become “an adult day care center,” that "every single day at the White…

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http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/human_rights/

Oct 19
Court Strikes Down Gender Segregation in UK School

Court Strikes Down Gender Segregation in UK School

Barrister Claire McCann writes in the Oxford Human Rights Hub about a recent United Kingdom Court of Appeal case concluding that sex segregation in education is discriminatory. According to McCann, "[i]n HM Chief Inspector of Education,…
Oct 18
Before 5:00 am

Before 5:00 am

Jonathan Todres The shuttle to Logan airport picked me up at 4:40 am. I had given a presentation the day before and was returning home early in time to teach my afternoon class. If you haven’t been on the road...
Oct 17
UN Secretary General Calls for Death Penalty Abolition

UN Secretary General Calls for Death Penalty Abolition

"The death penalty has no place in the 21st century" said UN Secretary Guterres as part of World Day Against the Death Penalty. The event took place at the United Nations and Mr. Guterres was joined by the Assistant UN...

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Poverty Law Prof Blog

Covers global poverty, welfare and current affairs. By Professors Ezra Rosser and Lowell Kent Hull.

http://maximinlaw.wordpress.com

Oct 19
Op-Ed: “America’s Child-Poverty Rate Has Hit a Record Low”

Op-Ed: “America’s Child-Poverty Rate Has Hit a Record Low”

Annie Lowrey, America’s Child-Poverty Rate Has Hit a Record Low, The Atlantic, October 5, 2017. [“It fell thanks to government policies, not the expansion of the economy…”] Advertisement
Oct 18
Fall Conference: “Unintended Effects of the Safety Net”

Fall Conference: “Unintended Effects of the Safety Net”

Unintended Effects of the Safety Net, This conference will bring together researchers and policy experts to discuss new evidence on the role of means-tested programs, including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid in the United States. Register…
Oct 17
Op-Ed: “The GOP House Budget: Another Assault on People in Poverty”

Op-Ed: “The GOP House Budget: Another Assault on People in Poverty”

John Bouman, The GOP House Budget: Another Assault on People in Poverty, The Shriver Brief. [“The evidence is crystal clear: The federal safety net is working.”] Advertisement

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Wait A Second!

Covers civil rights opinions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. By Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP.

http://secondcircuitcivilrights.blogspot.com/

Oct 19
Retaliation claim fails under Title VII

Retaliation claim fails under Title VII

In this retaliation case under Title VII, we learn once again what constitutes an adverse action under the civil rights laws. We also learn once again what constitutes the "oppositional" activity necessary to claim retaliation. Adverse…
Oct 18
Hostile work environment claim fails -- not enough offensive comment

Hostile work environment claim fails -- not enough offensive comment

Plaintiff in this case says she suffered a hostile work environment because of her disability. The Second Circuit says she has no case even though she claims coworkers "constantly" made derogatory comments about her mental health.The case is…
Oct 17
Speculation is not enough under Title VII

Speculation is not enough under Title VII

The Court of Appeals sees enough employment discrimination cases to know what cases will succeed and what cases will not. A common basis for the Court to reject a case is to find that plaintiff is urging the Court to infer discriminatory or…

Rank this Week: 311

Religion Clause

By University of Toledo College of Law Professor Howard M. Friedman.

http://religionclause.blogspot.com/

Oct 19
USCIRF Condemns Pakistan's Blasphemy Convictions of Ahmadi

USCIRF Condemns Pakistan's Blasphemy Convictions of Ahmadi

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a press release yesterday condemning Pakistan for sentencing three Ahmadis to death for blasphemy. Voice of America reports that the three were sentenced Wednesday by a court…
Oct 19
Court Dismisses Parents' Complaint of Coerced Baptism of Son

Court Dismisses Parents' Complaint of Coerced Baptism of Son

In Defibaugh v. Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio Board of Trustees, (ND OH, Oct. 16, 2017), an Ohio federal district court dismissed a suit by parents of a minor child who contend that the mentor assigned by a juvenile court…
Oct 19
4th Circuit: Latin Cross War Memorial Violates Establishment Clause

4th Circuit: Latin Cross War Memorial Violates Establishment Clause

In American Humanist Association v. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, (4th Cir., Oct. 18, 2017), the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision held that a 40-foot tall Latin Cross on government property…

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Diversity at Albany Law School

A blawg from Albany Law School's Diversity Office to engage all students, faculty and staff to create a community of inclusion and to have an open forum to address issues facing all of us.

http://albanylawdiversity.wordpress.com/

Oct 18
Mondays: Free Coffee & Breakfast in the Library Foyer, 8:30am – 10:30am

Mondays: Free Coffee & Breakfast in the Library Foyer, 8:30am – 10:30am

Dear students: We hope all is going well during your first two months of school. We will be kicking off our …Continue reading →
Oct 5
OUTLaw Event on October 11th – 6pm

OUTLaw Event on October 11th – 6pm

In celebration of National Coming Out Day, OUTLaw at Albany Law School, with support from the Black Law Students Association …Continue reading →
Sep 22
Why Law?

Why Law?

Dear prospective student: As law schools across the nation continue to manage rapid change, 12 deans have come together, with …Continue reading →

Rank this Week: 2936

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, PA Blog

Covers business law, civil litigation, civil rights, criminal defense, estates & trusts, family law, labor & employment, medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, qui tam and workers' compensation.

http://www.jgllaw.com/blog

Oct 18
Are We Part of the Problem? How #MeToo and Harvey Weinstein Shows Settling Out of Court Might Be Making Things Worse

Are We Part of the Problem? How #MeToo and Harvey Weinstein Shows Settling Out of Court Might Be Making Things Worse

In recent days, an online campaign designed to highlight the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment has spread across social media. Frustrated by the number of women stepping forward with allegations of sexual…
Oct 17
The Problem With Emoji

The Problem With Emoji

We may not all know the term emoji, but we have all seen them or used them. Emojis are small digital images or icons used to express an idea or emotion onine. The term is only a couple of decades old and derives from the Japanese words e, a…
Oct 5
Make an Estate Plan, and Keep It Up to Date!

Make an Estate Plan, and Keep It Up to Date!

A recent survey shows that the majority of Americans do not have an estate plan – in the form of either a will or a living trust – in place. Among Americans 72 years old and above, 81 percent do have an estate plan, but 78 percent…

Rank this Week: 2458

Gender and the Law Prof Blog

Edited by John Kang and Tracy A. Thomas.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/gender_law/

Oct 18
McDonald's Moms v. Organic Moms: Regulating Motherhood

McDonald's Moms v. Organic Moms: Regulating Motherhood

Kate Cairns, Josée Johnston & Merin Oleschuk, Calibrating Extremes: The Balancing Act of Maternal Foodwork When it comes to feeding children, mothers today must avoid the appearance of caring too little, or too much. Either extreme…
Oct 18
32 Years of Equality Advocacy in Canada

32 Years of Equality Advocacy in Canada

Jena McGill & Daphne Gilbert, Of Promise and Peril: The Court and Equality Rights, 78 Supreme Court Law Review (2d) 235 (2017) In this brief reflection, we look back on 32 years of equality advocacy and outcomes at the Supreme...<img…
Oct 17
Discrimination 3.0: Women as Devalued Workers in the Gig Economy

Discrimination 3.0: Women as Devalued Workers in the Gig Economy

Arianne Renan Barzilay & Anat Ben-David, Platform Inequality: Gender in the Gig Economy, 47 Seton Hall L. Rev. 393 (2017) From the Intro: Americans are making extra money renting out a spare room, designing websites, selling products they…

Rank this Week: 626

Piccolo Law Offices Blog

Covers Nevada law in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning, and family law.

https://piccololawoffices.com/blog/

Oct 18
What Can Make a Job Posting or Advertisement Discriminatory?

What Can Make a Job Posting or Advertisement Discriminatory?

When hiring, employers typically want to give preference to a person with particular characteristics or qualifications. In doing so, however, they need to avoid giving preference in a way that amounts to illegal discrimination. Which Types of…
Oct 17
Can a Decision from an Unemployment Appeal Be Used in Another Case?

Can a Decision from an Unemployment Appeal Be Used in Another Case?

Sometimes clients hire me to do an unemployment appeal with the Nevada DETR and also have another claim against their employer, such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, or retaliation. At times, they assume they can use the referee’s…
Oct 17
How Do I Know if My Unemployment Appeal Was Filed on Time?

How Do I Know if My Unemployment Appeal Was Filed on Time?

In Nevada, either an employee or employer can file an appeal to reconsider an unemployment benefits decision. The rule is that a party must file an appeal within 11 days of the date that DETR mails out its notice of determination;…

Rank this Week: 767

Sui Generis--a New York law blog

Offers commentary on civil rights issues, recent decisions and other areas of interest to New York civil litigators and criminal practitioners. By Nicole L. Black.

http://nylawblog.typepad.com/suigeneris/

Oct 18
Bitcoin and Blockchain 101 for lawyer

Bitcoin and Blockchain 101 for lawyer

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Earlier this month, the Nebraska Ethics and Advisory Committee handed down Opinion 17-03, concluding that it was ethical for lawyers to accept…
Sep 1
Florida Court on judges and Facebook friend

Florida Court on judges and Facebook friend

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Florida Court on judges and Facebook friends Courts and ethics committees have been grappling with the issue of judges using social media for…
Aug 8
NYC Bar on lawyers’ ethical obligations at the border

NYC Bar on lawyers’ ethical obligations at the border

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** NYC Bar on lawyers’ ethical obligations at the border Since the election, border crossings have been subject to greater scrutiny by…

Rank this Week: 1221

Feminist Law Professors

Covers feminism, sexism, reproductive rights and women's health. By Professors Ann Bartow and Bridget Crawford.

http://feministlawprofessors.com

Oct 18
Halder and Jaishankar on Celebrities and Cyber Crimes: An Analysis of the Victimization of Female Film Stars on the Internet

Halder and Jaishankar on Celebrities and Cyber Crimes: An Analysis of the Victimization of Female Film Stars on the Internet

Debarati Halder, Centre for Cyber Victim Counselling, and Karuppannan Jaishankar, Raksha Shakti University, have published Celebrities and Cyber Crimes; An Analysis of the Victimization of Female Film Stars on the Internet. Here is the…
Oct 17
Me, One: Sexual Harassment and the Single Voice

Me, One: Sexual Harassment and the Single Voice

I am disquieted by the “me too” campaign that is going around social media. It involves people, mostly women, repeating a statement that they, too, have been subjected to sexual harassment or abuse. The apparent purpose of the…
Oct 9
CFP: Gender Sidelining Symposium

CFP: Gender Sidelining Symposium

Call for Proposals in Gender Sidelining Symposium California Western School of Law California Western School of Law invites proposals for its Gender Sidelining Symposium to be held April 26-27, 2018 in San Diego, California. The…

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Discourse.net

By University of Miami law professor Michael Froomkin. Covers civil liberties, the Internet, Guantanamo, Iraq attrocities, politics and more.

http://www.discourse.net/

Oct 18
Latvian ‘Ocean’

Latvian ‘Ocean’

My article Flood Control on the Information Ocean: Living With Anonymity, Digital Cash, and Distributed Databases has been translated into Latvian as “Plūdu kontroli par informāciju, kas okeānā: dzīvo ar…
Oct 12
ACLU Brings Important Freedom-to-Travel Lawsuit

ACLU Brings Important Freedom-to-Travel Lawsuit

The ACLU’s blog post is actually not over the top here: We’re Suing the Government for Violating the Rights of Passengers on Delta Airlines 1583 in Police-State Fashion. The full complaint in Amedei v. Duke is online. Some key…
Oct 9
Missing Mass – Half Found

Missing Mass – Half Found

Half the ‘missing mass’ is gas floating between galaxies. That means there’s 50% less work for the flogiston, sorry I meant aether, sorry I meant Dark Matter to do. The post Missing Mass – Half Found appeared first on…

Rank this Week: 11

Abuser Goes to Work

Employment law blog about workplace abuse, bullying and discrimination. By Patricia Barnes.

http://abusergoestowork.com

Oct 17
Is “Poise” a Qualification or a Subjective Assessment Prone to Bias?

Is “Poise” a Qualification or a Subjective Assessment Prone to Bias?

Qualifications normally are an important consideration in discrimination cases. In recent weeks, however, the EEOC has ruled in two age discrimination cases that subjective assessments outweigh objective qualifications. In both…
Oct 9
Behavioral Design Algorithms Show Promise and Peril in Hiring

Behavioral Design Algorithms Show Promise and Peril in Hiring

A new technology has the potential to both reduce and exacerbate illegal bias in hiring. The New York Times has reported that two start-up hiring platforms, Applied and Pymetrics, have created algorithms using artificial…
Sep 24
EEOC Secrecy Rule Hides Procedural Irregularities and Gross Unfairne

EEOC Secrecy Rule Hides Procedural Irregularities and Gross Unfairne

A recent decision by the EEOC raises questions about whether the secrecy surrounding the EEOC’s handling of discrimination complaints hides serious procedural irregularities and basic unfairness. EEOC spokeswoman Kimberly Smith-Brown…

Rank this Week: 461

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment…

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment Blog

Covers employment and labor law issues. By McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

http://www.palaborandemploymentblog.com/

Oct 17
Service Advisors at Auto Dealerships: An FLSA Exemption Case Makes its Way Back to the Supreme Court

Service Advisors at Auto Dealerships: An FLSA Exemption Case Makes its Way Back to the Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court will address again whether service advisors are exempt from overtime compensation requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). In a case involving several procedural twists and turns, the…
Oct 6
What Does Attorney General’s Memo on Transgender Rights Mean for Employers?

What Does Attorney General’s Memo on Transgender Rights Mean for Employers?

LGBTQ workplace rights is perhaps the most rapidly evolving area in employment law. On October 4, 2017, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally weighed in on the topic. He issued a memorandum to all federal…
Sep 26
Third Circuit Clarifies What Constitutes a Willful Violation of the FLSA

Third Circuit Clarifies What Constitutes a Willful Violation of the FLSA

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes requirements for minimum wages and overtime pay. The FLSA’s requirements can be complex, and employers can face significant liability for unpaid wages and liquidated damages…

Rank this Week: 4050

Reproductive Rights Prof Blog

Covers abortion, contraception, pregnancy and fetal rights. By Caitlin E. Borgmann.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/reproductive_rights/

Oct 16
In West Africa, youth ambassadors serve as family planning advocate

In West Africa, youth ambassadors serve as family planning advocate

Devex (Oct. 3, 2017): In West Africa, youth ambassadors serve as family planning advocates, by Christin Roby: In West Africa, young people are receiving training from health professionals and becoming community-based family planning…
Oct 13
Sex with underage wife is rape, Indian supreme court rule

Sex with underage wife is rape, Indian supreme court rule

The Guardian (Oct. 11, 2017): Sex with underage wife is rape, Indian supreme court rules On Wednesday, India's supreme court ruled against an sexual assault law exception which allowed men to have sex with girls as young as 15 years...
Oct 7
Trump administration narrows Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate

Trump administration narrows Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate

Washington Post (Oct. 6, 2017): Trump administration narrows Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate, by Juliet Eilperin, Amy Goldstein and William Wan: In the next move on Trump's path to dismantle as many Obama-administration…

Rank this Week: 41

Special Education Law Blog

Discusses special education law topics. By Jim Gerl.

http://specialeducationlawblog.blogspot.com/

Oct 16
Weekly Question!

Weekly Question!

How will courts and hearing officers interpret Endrew F? #FAPE ------- Thanks for subscribing! Jim Gerl
Oct 10
Special Education Law 101 - Part XV #Burden of Persuasion

Special Education Law 101 - Part XV #Burden of Persuasion

This is another in a periodic series on the nuts and bolts of special education law. The series is intended as an overview of key concepts for beginners and a review for those readers who have been around the block.The citations for…
Oct 9
Weekly Question!

Weekly Question!

How will courts and hearing officers interpret Endrew F? #FAPE ------- Thanks for subscribing! Jim Gerl

Rank this Week: 417

Fair Housing Defense

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://fairhousing.foxrothschild.com/

Oct 13
HUD Resolves Fair Housing Case Against the State of Maryland for $225,000

HUD Resolves Fair Housing Case Against the State of Maryland for $225,000

Pursuant to an agreement announced last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it resolved a discrimination complaint filed by local housing advocacy groups against Maryland’s Department of…
Oct 6
Appellate Court Describes Elements of FHA Retaliation Claim

Appellate Court Describes Elements of FHA Retaliation Claim

In a case involving the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a new opinion which details the elements of a retaliation cause of action under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The…
Sep 26
Bill To Amend the Fair Housing Act Introduced in Congre

Bill To Amend the Fair Housing Act Introduced in Congre

In an effort to strengthen protections in the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) against sexual harassment, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan introduced a bill earlier this month to further define sexual…

Rank this Week: 1945

The Shriver Brief

Covers economic security and opportunity, health care justice, housing justice and legal aid. By the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.

http://www.theshriverbrief.org

Oct 12
What Natural Disasters Reveal About Racism and Poverty

What Natural Disasters Reveal About Racism and Poverty

By Kate WalzMore than a decade ago, the federal government’s grossly indifferent response to the plight of low-income African-Americans during Hurricane Katrina laid bare how poverty, economic inequality, and racial injustice…
Oct 4
The GOP House Budget: Cutting Opportunities for Low-Income Worker

The GOP House Budget: Cutting Opportunities for Low-Income Worker

By Wendy PollackHouse Republicans and President Trump have talked about work and jobs quite a lot lately. They have proposed attaching “work requirements” to various basic assistance programs. They have unveiled a tax agenda…
Sep 21
Healthcare Gains Under Attack — Again

Healthcare Gains Under Attack — Again

By Stephanie Altman and Stephani BeckerLast week, we heard more of what we already knew: the Affordable Care Act is working.As the Census Bureau relayed in its annual report on poverty, income, and health insurance, the uninsured…

Rank this Week: 3642

Ann Brown Legal

Covers personal injury and employment law including advice for employees and persons injured by others.

https://www.annbrownlegal.com/blog/

Oct 12
Wage Theft - How your employer may be stealing from you without you even knowing.

Wage Theft - How your employer may be stealing from you without you even knowing.

A number of recent class action lawsuits brought by employees against their employers have called attention to the long-time problem of wage theft. Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay an employee all of the wages earned by the…
Jul 17
The Iowa Supreme Court Holds Case Against Terry Branstad and Kim Reynolds for Violation of Constitutional Rights Can Proceed

The Iowa Supreme Court Holds Case Against Terry Branstad and Kim Reynolds for Violation of Constitutional Rights Can Proceed

On June 30, 2017, in a 4-3 decision, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling that will help protect Iowan's Civil Rights for years to come. In the case of Godfrey v. Branstad et al, the Court held that Chris Godfrey, the former Iowa Worker's…
Jun 29
Equal Pay for Equal Work: How our clients' fight to be paid what they were owed helped all women in the battle to close the gender pay gap

Equal Pay for Equal Work: How our clients' fight to be paid what they were owed helped all women in the battle to close the gender pay gap

It was 2011 when I first met the three women who I would end up representing for nearly six years. These women came to me after they learned that they were being paid substantially less than the men who were performing the same job at a large…

Rank this Week: 2076

Australian Gay and Lesbian Law…

Australian Gay and Lesbian Law Blog

Covers the impact of relationship laws on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Australia. By Stephen Page.

http://lgbtlawblog.blogspot.com/

Oct 10
International Bar Association conference presentation

International Bar Association conference presentation

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Sep 20
Welcome to the maze of surrogacy parenting!

Welcome to the maze of surrogacy parenting!

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Sep 15
What the High Court has said about the "traditional" view of marriage

What the High Court has said about the "traditional" view of marriage

One of the arguments against equal marriage is the argument that to enable equal marriage is therefore to vary from traditional marriage, and to invoke religion. Traditional marriage is said to be, of course, the union of one man and one…

Rank this Week: 734

Accessibility Defense

Covers the defense of accessibility claims under the ADA and FHA. By Richard Hunt.

http://accessdefense.com

Oct 9
Quick Hits – ADA news of note

Quick Hits – ADA news of note

It has been an eventful three weeks in the world of ADA and FHA litigation. Rather than picking and choosing among the various cases that deserve attention we’ve provided some quick analysis of the cases with immediate relevance to most…
Oct 8
Personal injury and the ADA – is every violation per se negligence?

Personal injury and the ADA – is every violation per se negligence?

Reed v. W. Oil, Inc., 2017 WL 4236549 (E.D. Mo. Sept. 22, 2017) adds another jurisdiction to those which have considered the relationship between the ADA and common law negligence claims. We’ve blogged about this before*, and while…
Oct 3
ADA and the internet – the confusion continue

ADA and the internet – the confusion continue

On Monday the Supreme Court denied review of McGee v. Coca Cola, a case concerning the application of the ADA to vending machines that had the potential to help clarify the application of the ADA to the internet. We’ve blogged…

Rank this Week: 2272

Employment Discrimination Report

Covers legislation, noteworthy cases and trends in enforcement. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://employmentdiscrimination.foxrothschild.com/

Oct 9
Massachusetts Will Require Accommodations for Pregnant Employee

Massachusetts Will Require Accommodations for Pregnant Employee

As of April 1, 2018, employers in Massachusetts will be required to provide accommodations to pregnant employees. In July, the Governor signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that amends the Massachusetts’ general…
Sep 30
Will California “Ban the Box”?

Will California “Ban the Box”?

The California Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1008, which would affect employers’ abilities to make pre-hire and personnel decisions based on a person’s criminal history. Governor Jerry Brown has until October 15,…
Sep 30
Birmingham Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination

Birmingham Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination

Alabama never ceases to surprise. On September 26, 2017, the Birmingham City Council passed an ordinance that makes it a crime for any entity doing business in the city to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual…

Rank this Week: 1060

Employment Case of the Week

Examines one of the most interesting cases of the week and provides analysis and commentary. By Alan H. Schorr & Associates, P.C.

https://www.schorrlaw.com/case-of-the-week/

Oct 6
Gender Discrimination in All Types of Settings – And It’s Illegal in All of Them

Gender Discrimination in All Types of Settings – And It’s Illegal in All of Them

In New Jersey and everywhere else in the United States, it is illegal to treat an employee differently based on their gender. It’s a requirement that policies and practices are the same for men as for women, and that includes issues of…
Sep 20
Uber Faces Legal Battle Over Overtime Pay

Uber Faces Legal Battle Over Overtime Pay

One of the biggest vulnerabilities that a worker faces is the possibility that their employer might classify them as an independent contractor instead of an employee. Though there are certainly advantages to being an independent contractor if…
Sep 6
Week ending 9/1/17: McClain v. Board of Review

Week ending 9/1/17: McClain v. Board of Review

Alan Schorr’s Case of The Week ending September 1, 2017 McClain v. Board of Review, 2017 N.J. Super. LEXIS (App. Div. August 29, 2017) (unpublished) The unemployment “black hole” just closed a little more, thanks to an…

Rank this Week: 1773

Gamso - For the Defense

Provides commentary on criminal law, civil liberties and jurisprudence. By Jeffrey Gamso.

http://gamso-forthedefense.blogspot.com/

Sep 30
Did Kellyanne Conway murder Melissa Trotter?

Did Kellyanne Conway murder Melissa Trotter?

It's been a while, years in fact, since I've written about Larry Swearingen who did not kill Melissa Trotter. That's the same Larry Swearingen the good people of the State of Texas intend to kill on November 16 for the murder of Melissa…
Sep 28
Selling a Cramped Originalism

Selling a Cramped Originalism

I make my living in the courts. My job (and yes, I'm oversimplifying like crazy; live with it) is convincing judges* that they should do what I want them to do, decide the way I want them to decide. Doesn't matter if I'm right.…
Sep 23
The Innocence Commission and the Innocent Man

The Innocence Commission and the Innocent Man

October 1987. Nine at night. Hickory, North Carolina, an hour or so west of Charlotte, they called it Little Berlin. Carrie Eliot, widowed just under a year, 69 years old, five foot nothing on a good day, widowed, living…

Rank this Week: 3830

Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

Cover estate planning for gays and lesbians. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://gaybilesbian.blogspot.com/

Sep 30
Woodbridge Library Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar November 20

Woodbridge Library Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar November 20

Woodbridge LibraryWills, Estate Planning & Probate SeminarNovember 20 at 7pm Woodbridge Public Library1 George Frederick PlazaWoodbridge NJ 07095 WILLS & ESTATE…
Sep 15
NJ BIAS INCIDENT SUMMARY 2009

NJ BIAS INCIDENT SUMMARY 2009

BIAS INCIDENT SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Crimes motivated by hate and bias tend to erode the basic fabric of society. Bias incidents having a racial, religious, ethnic, sexual or gender component as well as crimes against…
Sep 15
Justices Hear Arguments in Offensive Flyer…

Justices Hear Arguments in Offensive Flyer FlapA state prosecutor asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to reinstate the criminal conviction of a corrections officer who added offensive comments to a co-worker's wedding photos and posted them as…

Rank this Week: 869

Idaho Criminal Defense Blog

Covers criminal law, DUI and civil rights. By Peterson Law Offices.

http://www.idahocriminaldefenselaw.com/

Sep 21
Lawyer Prepare! Challenge Suggestive Lineups.

Lawyer Prepare! Challenge Suggestive Lineups.

The Idaho Supreme Court once again points out the importance of challenging line-up identifications whenever the issue arises. Many people do not understand how common such evidence is, or how often jurors rely on the identification as the…
Sep 19
“So how do I get my record expunged?” Here’s help.

“So how do I get my record expunged?” Here’s help.

We receive daily inquires regarding the expungement of convictions, dismissing convictions, and reducing felony judgments to misdemeanors. Here are the Idaho options for someone who has completed probation. I hope this post helps…
May 31
Most people accused of a crime are treated like criminals, that’s why we fight to protect your rights and keep you out of jail.

Most people accused of a crime are treated like criminals, that’s why we fight to protect your rights and keep you out of jail.

I saw it again the other morning in court – a young kid whose lawyer was paying little more than lip service in protecting his right to a fair and speedy trial. The truth is most people accused of a crime are treated like criminals,…

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Indigenous and Ethnic Minority…

Indigenous and Ethnic Minority International Legal News

By Steven C. Perkins.

http://iemlnews.blogspot.com/

Sep 13
10th Anniversary of the UNDRIP

10th Anniversary of the UNDRIP

Statement by the Chair of the UNPFII on the 10th Anniversary of the UNDRIP September 13, 2017 United Nations Headquarters, New York – Today marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of…
Apr 26
16th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - 24 April - 5 May, 2017

16th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - 24 April - 5 May, 2017

The 16th Session of the UNPFII has opened in the United Nations in New York. The theme of the session is the "Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: measures taken to implement the…
Jan 29
Dirtsong speaks about Aboriginal Australia with individual and collective truth

Dirtsong speaks about Aboriginal Australia with individual and collective truth

Vancouver Sun: STUART DERDEYN More from Stuart Derdeyn Published on: January 28, 2017 | Last Updated: January 28, 2017 7:12 AM PSTDirtsong (part of PuSh Festival) Feb. 4, 8 p.m. | Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tickets and info: $25-$45, at…

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Nahmod Law

Covers 42 USC Section 1983 and constitutional law. By Professor Sheldon Nahmod.

http://nahmodlaw.com

Sep 11
Free Speech and Fighting Word

Free Speech and Fighting Word

This post answers three questions. 1. Are fighting words protected by the First Amendment? 2. If not, why not? 3. What are fighting words? Fighting words are not protected by the First Amendment The Supreme Court explained it this way in…
Aug 22
The Supreme Court Comments on the Intracorporate Conspiracy Doctrine

The Supreme Court Comments on the Intracorporate Conspiracy Doctrine

I blogged about the intracorporate conspiracy doctrine on October 8, 2012, and that post should be read here for background: https://nahmodlaw.com/2012/10/08/section-1983-and-the-intracorporate-conspiracy-doctrine/. More recently, the Supreme…
Jul 18
Does the Fourth Amendment’s Exclusionary Rule Apply in Section 1983 Cases? The Circuits Answer No

Does the Fourth Amendment’s Exclusionary Rule Apply in Section 1983 Cases? The Circuits Answer No

In Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961), the Supreme Court held that the exclusionary rule–under which evidence obtained by law enforcement officers who engage in searches or seizures in violation of the Fourth Amendment may not ordinarily…

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Life Sentences Blog

Tracks new legal developments and research relating to long prison sentences. By Marquette University Law School Professor Michael O'Hear.

http://www.lifesentencesblog.com/

Sep 5
New Cases on the Constitutionality of Long Sentences for Juveniles: The Graham Saga Continue

New Cases on the Constitutionality of Long Sentences for Juveniles: The Graham Saga Continue

In Graham v. Florida, 560 U.S. 48 (2010), the U.S. Supreme Court barred the sentence of life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) for crimes committed by anyone under eighteen years of age. Grounded in the Cruel and Unusual…
Sep 2
After Return from Prison, Friends Can Be Key to Success or Failure

After Return from Prison, Friends Can Be Key to Success or Failure

New research highlights the importance of friends in determining whether returning prisoners will commit new crimes. A considerable body of prior research has demonstrated the importance of family relationships to the returning prisoner, but…
Aug 14
Crime and Stigma: New Research Explores the Connection

Crime and Stigma: New Research Explores the Connection

The colonial Americans famously had their “scarlet letter” punishments, which marked and shamed the criminal. Today, the stigma of a conviction may be less vividly displayed, but it is no less real. Two interesting new…

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Homeless Law Blog

Features questions and answers about how the law affects homeless life. By Linda Tashbook.

http://homelesslaw.wordpress.com

Aug 16
What if I can’t pay my tickets or fees and fines from criminal court?

What if I can’t pay my tickets or fees and fines from criminal court?

We know that homeless people get charged with a lot of small crimes. Examples include loitering, panhandling, obstructing the sidewalk, trespassing, and littering. Very often, the penalty for these minor crimes is a fine—either a ticket…
Oct 28
How can I get my mail when I’m always moving around?

How can I get my mail when I’m always moving around?

There are mail forwarding business that provide transient people (often RV dwellers who are on the road rather than living in one RV community) with a street address. The mail forwarding business will either scan the incoming mail…
Apr 17
Why do people get in trouble for feeding the homeless?

Why do people get in trouble for feeding the homeless?

One of the ways that police help to protect homeless people is to keep them from being victimized, in various ways, by dangerous handouts. Food handouts, for example, when they are not cooked or stored properly, can make recipients very…

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Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

Covers legal news affecting Long Island, New York residents, including civil rights, real estate matters, constitutional issues, and more.

http://www.murthalawfirm.com/blog

Aug 7
Being Sued By Zwicker & Associates, P.C.? WE CAN HELP.

Being Sued By Zwicker & Associates, P.C.? WE CAN HELP.

If Zwicker & Associates, P.C. entered a default judgment against you but you were never served with process, if Zwicker & Associates, P.C. had your bank accounts restrained or your wages garnished, or if Zwicker & Associates, P.C.…
Aug 6
Being Sued by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts? WE CAN HELP.

Being Sued by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts? WE CAN HELP.

If the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (e.g., “National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3,” “National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-2,” etc.) entered a default judgment against you but you were never…
Aug 5
Being Sued By Selip & Stylianou, LLP? WE CAN HELP.

Being Sued By Selip & Stylianou, LLP? WE CAN HELP.

If Selip & Stylianou, LLP entered a default judgment against you but you were never served with process, if Selip & Stylianou, LLP had your bank accounts restrained or your wages garnished, or if Selip & Stylianou, LLP is suing…

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Sherman Law News & Insights

Focuses on employment law, personal injury, construction law, real estate law, workers' compensation, civil rights and appeals.

http://www.johnshermanlaw.com/blog/

Jun 22
Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

In the case of Green v. Brennan, Marvin Green was a mailman experiencing racial discrimination at work in the form of threats, harassment and demeaning comments. After filing informal complaints against his employer, Green was subjected to…
May 25
11 Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law

11 Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law

It is not surprising that unfortunate events can happen to unsuspecting people. A distracted driver could run a red light and total your car. A vicious dog could get loose and attack a jogger. Or a careless employee could leave a puddle of…
May 18
What to Know Before Hiring a Construction Accident Attorney

What to Know Before Hiring a Construction Accident Attorney

You’re on a construction site and—almost out of nowhere—a large beam knocks you out, leaving you unconscious and in pain. You’ve suffered a head wound and broken your leg in the fall, causing you to stay off your feet…

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New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

Covers employment and discrimination issues related to civil service. By the Law Offices of Kevin P. Sheerin.

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

Jun 16
Article 78 for teaching license reinstatement denied

Article 78 for teaching license reinstatement denied

Petitioner retired while 3020a disciplinary charges were pending against him. The Appellate Division Second Department held that the teacher was presumed to have known the Chancellor’s rule that you cannot have your license…
Jun 16
Medical Appeals and Reinstatement Civil Service Law 71/72/73

Medical Appeals and Reinstatement Civil Service Law 71/72/73

To protect your job you may have to apply for reinstatement after being place on Section 72 leave. You would need to fill out DCAS’s Medical Reinstatement form. Along with the form you may have to attach the relevant…
Jun 14
Was revocation of Alcohol Counselor’s clearance because of old convictions proper?

Was revocation of Alcohol Counselor’s clearance because of old convictions proper?

This was the recently issue in an Article 78 suit brought of remedy a security clearance revocation for old criminal convictions. The Court addressed the issue of whether an alcohol counselor was seeking “membership”…

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Fourth and Fourteenth

Discusses the intersection of civil rights, criminal defense, and police misconduct litigation, from the perspective of a NYC litigator. By Michael Lumer.

http://michaellumer.blogspot.com

May 28
The Lumer Law Group

The Lumer Law Group

In September 2013, I co-founded Lumer & Neville, a small civil rights and criminal defense firm in New York City. We had some real successes and met all of my personal goals and targets. But life is is not static and things change. Which…
Jan 24
Alan Newton and New York's Flexible Principles of Justice

Alan Newton and New York's Flexible Principles of Justice

When he ran for mayor, Bill de Blasio made a point of talking about doing what was right and what was just. Based on these basic principles, our mayor-to-be promised to reform the NYPD's Stop and Frisk program and settle the Central Park Five…
Dec 6
Laquan McDonald: Same Old, Same Old

Laquan McDonald: Same Old, Same Old

Cook County Coroner's illustration of Laquan McDonald's wounds -- courtesy of the New RepublicWhen I began this blog, I was enthusiastic about the forum and set aside the energy and time to write. As the months passed, I have found it…

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Human Rights Now Blog

Covers human rights, free speech, death penalty, LGBT rights, refugees and torture. From Amnesty International.

http://blog.amnestyusa.org

Apr 25
The Value of Political Freedom: Russia and Belaru

The Value of Political Freedom: Russia and Belaru

Today, we must be reminded of the value of political freedom and the right to protest when it is repeatedly brutally offended by government authorities in Russia and Belarus.
Apr 18
Big Brother in Practice: An Overview of Unlawful Surveillance

Big Brother in Practice: An Overview of Unlawful Surveillance

We should be warned to not only protect our physical human rights, but also the privacy of our virtual spaces and communication via technology. I draw attention to recent cases of unlawful surveillance and cyberattacks by governments…
Apr 11
Abductions and Forcible Returns from Russia to Uzbekistan continue

Abductions and Forcible Returns from Russia to Uzbekistan continue

By Ella Shen A few weeks ago, Amnesty International, along with other international organizations, has expressed heavy concern over the possibility of danger, including torture amongst other human rights violations, to journalist Khudoberdi…

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The Law Offices of Todd D.…

The Law Offices of Todd D. Beauregard PC Blog

Legal blog relating to laws on divorce, personal injury , car accidents, immigration and business law.

http://toddbeauregardlaw.com/blog/

Mar 29
Massachusetts Car Accident Injury Lawsuit FAQ

Massachusetts Car Accident Injury Lawsuit FAQ

What is My Car Accident Case Worth? Have you been injured in a car accident in the state of Massachusetts and want to know what your case is worth? The answer to your question isn’t as cut and dry as you might think. There are a variety…
Mar 23
Workers Compensation FAQ’s in Massachusett

Workers Compensation FAQ’s in Massachusett

What Injuries Are Covered by Workers Compensation? In Massachusetts any injury that occurs during the course and scope of your work is covered. You are eligible if the injury occurred at your employer’s premises. You may also be…
Feb 18
4 Ways to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce in NH

4 Ways to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce in NH

Divorce proceedings can be easy or complicated depending on the given situation. If you are going through a divorce in New Hampshire, it is important to learn what you need to do to secure your finances. One of the main disagreements during a…

Rank this Week: 1994

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's…

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blawg

Constitutional matters, politics, Wall Street matters, important cases and lots of opinions.

http://www.desilvalawoffices.com/Chicago-Litigation.aspx

Feb 9
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Effort to Reinstate Travel Ban

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Effort to Reinstate Travel Ban

/documents/17-35105.pdfThe Ninth Circuit's three-judge federal appeals panel unanimously refuses to reinstate President Trump’s travel ban. The decision is here. The decision was not signed as usual but per curium. Among the…
Jan 26
Civil Asset Forfeiture Considered

Civil Asset Forfeiture Considered

Civil Forfeiture Considered
Jan 18
When Does a Criminal Defendant Have the Right to a Lawyer?

When Does a Criminal Defendant Have the Right to a Lawyer?

When Does a Criminal Defendant Have the Right to a Lawyer? Most people know from popular TV shows that the defendant in a criminal case has the right to counsel. But when does this right come into play, and what does it really mean? The…

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Jerry Tanenbaum's Blog

Covers school law, special education, bullying, school discipline and school-related First Amendment rights.

http://jerrytanenbaum.com/sample-page/

Jan 26
CAN YOU LOSE CHILD SUPPORT FOR YOUR ADULT CHILD WITH DISABILITIES?

CAN YOU LOSE CHILD SUPPORT FOR YOUR ADULT CHILD WITH DISABILITIES?

The answer is “yes” and “no.” The lives of parents caring for adult children with disabilities is already burdensome, and this change in the law adds an additional barrier such parents will have to overcome, but…
Jan 16
Charter Schools and Children with Disabilitie

Charter Schools and Children with Disabilitie

The U.S. Department of Education recently released a “Dear Colleague” Letter to clarify that all students who qualify, or would qualify, in their neighborhood school District for either an IEP under the I.D.E.A., or a Section 504…
Jul 1
Teenager with Disabilities Injured and Arrested by TSA Workers in Airport

Teenager with Disabilities Injured and Arrested by TSA Workers in Airport

Another sad reminder in the news, that caregivers of people with disabilities cannot presume that authority personnel will listen to or understand the caregiver’s guidance on how best to deal with a person’s disabilities. This sad…

Rank this Week: 614

Civil Rights Law & Policy Blog

Edited by Andrew M. Ironside.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/civil_rights/

Jan 1
"Texas judge strikes down statute protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination"

"Texas judge strikes down statute protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination"

The title of this post comes from this UPI report, which states: An Obamacare statute designed to protect transgender people from healthcare discrimination has been struck down by a federal judge in Texas. The statute -- a rule written in...
Jan 1
Planned closure of driver's license offices in Alabama violates Civil Rights Act, feds say

Planned closure of driver's license offices in Alabama violates Civil Rights Act, feds say

The Hill reports: The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) have...reached an agreement to ensure that all Alabama residents have access to driver's licensing programs, regardless of race, color or…
Jan 1
U.S. stands opposed to U.N. resolution calling for international halt to execution

U.S. stands opposed to U.N. resolution calling for international halt to execution

In his recent New Yorker article titled "The Growing Gap Between The U.S. and the International Anti-Death Penalty Consensus," Lincoln Caplan examines the recent vote by the U.S. against the U.N. resolution calling for an international…

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Dissenting Justice

Provides commentary on law, politics and justice. By Professor Darren Hutchinson.

http://dissentingjustice.blogspot.com/

Dec 13
Progressive Fatalism: Leftists Who Did Not Vote For Clinton Must OWN Their Decision and the Terrible Consequence

Progressive Fatalism: Leftists Who Did Not Vote For Clinton Must OWN Their Decision and the Terrible Consequence

Since the election, a slew of post-mortems have appeared in mainstream and social media. One theme that has emerged, particularly among progressives who did not like Hillary Clinton, blames Trump's... To view the rest of this article, please…
Nov 21
The Recent Critics of Identity Politics Are Clueless About Identity Politic

The Recent Critics of Identity Politics Are Clueless About Identity Politic

Many political scientists and other experts contend that reliable demographic information regarding the 2016 election does not yet exist. The scarcity of definitive data, however, has not deterred... To view the rest of this article, please…
Jan 21
The Voices: Why Do White Male Progressives Hear Things That No One Else Can?

The Voices: Why Do White Male Progressives Hear Things That No One Else Can?

Nine years ago, the Democratic presidential primaries had already begun. Hillary Clinton, the presumptive frontrunner, suffered an upset defeat in the Iowa caucuses. Clinton lost the caucuses because... To view the rest of this article,…

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Resist Racism

Discusses racism in society and the justice system.

http://resistracism.wordpress.com/

Nov 9
Work to be done

Work to be done

Last night I watched the news with a sinking heart. Because the signs were there. The GOP chose its candidate, and the candidate they chose represents their values. They tried to disclaim him, but their actions…
Nov 2
Happy birthday

Happy birthday

to Dr. John Raible.
Feb 1
The sweet taste of change

The sweet taste of change

This is the “Skipper Mix,” made by Haribo. Except hopefully some of the faces will be removed after consumer complaints. I can only hope. Because how long does it fucking take anyway? Via Indian Country Today.

Rank this Week: 404

Invisible Man

Covers criminal law and civil rights issues in Georgia. By Albert Wan.

http://georgiadefenderblog.com

Nov 8
Signing Off

Signing Off

I’m sad to say that this is my last post for the blog. I started this blog together with my solo law practice. But I am moving abroad soon and will be closing down my law practice as well. So … Continue reading…
Jun 21
Freedom’s Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose

Freedom’s Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose

If freedom means anything it means the right to commit violence in another person’s name. This is a lesson that’s been passed on from one generation to the next since the time this country was first founded. And…
May 3
My Commencement Speech

My Commencement Speech

It’s that time of the year again when universities call on dignitaries and luminaries to give commencement speeches to their students. Most of these speeches will be rambling, pointless and sleep-inducing. Others less…

Rank this Week: 4425

Crime & Federalism

Covers civil rights, criminal law, federalism, and Section 1983. By Norman Pattis and Michael Cernovich.

http://www.crimeandfederalism.com/

Apr 27
Who Owns Your Favorite Pundit? How to Follow the Money

Who Owns Your Favorite Pundit? How to Follow the Money

Most of your favorite pundits are owned by the same big donors who control elections. These relationships are never disclosed. You can, however, help me expose the corrupt. Go to Guidestar.org It's free to register. Search for the name of the…
Feb 10
Clifford Durand and Violence Against Women Allowed on Twitter

Clifford Durand and Violence Against Women Allowed on Twitter

Clifford Durand is a student at St. John's University who recently threatened to "smash" a "bitch" in his class because she had a Donald Trump sticker on her computer. (You can find an archive of the Tweet here.) None of…
Jan 25
Marc Randazza Learns a Hard Lesson on Loyalty and Life

Marc Randazza Learns a Hard Lesson on Loyalty and Life

Marc Randazza is a lawyer's lawyer. When someone threatened you with a lawsuit or some up drama came up, Randazza was the man you called. He was more generous with his time than any lawyer I'd ever known. As one of his many lawyer-clients,…

Rank this Week: 128

the 13th juror

Offers comments on social justice issues, news and court decisions. By Florida A&M College of Law Professor Jacqueline Dowd.

http://jackiedowd.blogspot.com/

Apr 4
Denying housing over criminal record may be discrimination, Feds say

Denying housing over criminal record may be discrimination, Feds say

It may be getting easier for people with criminal records to find housing.In new guidance, the Department of Housing and Urban Development tells landlords that turning down tenants or buyers based on their criminal records may violate the…
Jan 9
Outrage forces Marseille to scrap yellow triangle ID

Outrage forces Marseille to scrap yellow triangle ID

Authorities in Marseille were blasted for its plan to issue its homeless with ID cards featuring yellow triangles that detail their health issues. Although the initiative was aimed at making it easier for health workers to know what they were…
Jan 9
French homeless forced to wear 'yellow triangles'

French homeless forced to wear 'yellow triangles'

Arnaud, a homeless man, wears the controversial yellow triangle. Photo: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoul.Authorities in France’s second-largest city have come under fire for issuing its homeless with ID cards that detail their health issues.…

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