2016 Holiday Gift Guide for the Men in Your Life Summary: Try these 10 last minutes gift ideas for the men in your life. (5 views)
Top 10 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Weight Summary: Why are you not losing weight even though you’re trying to diet and exercise? It’s probably one or more of these 10 reasons. (5 views)
6 Essential Carry-on Items to Ensure a Smooth Trip Summary: Bring these essential carry-ons on your next flight to ensure you have everything you need. (5 views)
8 Perfect Spots for a Winter Getaway Summary: Want to get away to somewhere warmer this winter? Try vacationing in one of these 8 beautiful spots this winter, or plan ahead for next winter. (5 views)
How Blue Light Affects Sleep and What to Do about It Summary: Is your sleep being affected by the type of light your phones, tablets, and computer screens are emitting? Find out what you can do to fix this in this article. (5 views)
8 Truths You Need to Hear About Health and Fitness Summary: Manage your expectations with your health and fitness lifestyle. Pay attention to these 8 truths that will help you better realize those New Year’s health goals you keep putting off. (5 views)
Delicious and Creative Homemade Tortilla Recipes Summary: It may seem like making tortillas is a difficult task, but they’re surprisingly easy. (5 views)
4 Ways Volunteering Can Greatly Improve Your Mental Health Summary: Serving others is an important reason to volunteer, but did you know that volunteering can actually improve your mental and physical health? (5 views)
5 Ways to Strengthen Long-Distance Friendships Summary: Learn how to keep a long-distance friendship alive and strong in this article. (5 views)
The 5 Defining Moments of Every Legal Job Interview In every job interview, there are five “make-it-or-break-it” moments that send the candidate onto the next round of interviews, possibly even a job offer, or to the discard pile. (5 views)
Dismal Job Outlook: Layoffs are on the Rise Across the US Layoffs are on the rise across the United States as coronavirus continues to batter industries. North Carolina was not spared from these cuts, with electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast confirming that it had cut 60 US jobs this week. (5 views)
City Law Firms Accused of "Reputation Laundering" in Diversity Efforts According to an article published last week, City law firms' efforts to become more diverse and inclusive are a form of "reputation laundering," offering only the illusion of change to protect their privileges and rewards. Dr. Louise Ashley, an associate professor at Queen Mary University London, argues that the "passionate commitment" of some individuals within firms to... (5 views)
The Debate Over U.S. News & World Report College Rankings: An Analysis of Criticisms and Defenses Despite recent boycotts from leading law and medical schools, the annual U.S. News & World Report college rankings are here to stay, according to a rebuttal published in the Wall Street Journal. The orders have faced criticism from elite law schools, accused of objecting to them because they don't want to be held accountable by an independent third party. Eric J. Gertler,... (5 views)
Oregon State Continues to Struggle with Gender and Racial Pay Gaps Despite Efforts Despite efforts to close the pay gap for women and people of color working for the state of Oregon, a report released on Equal Pay Day, March 14th, found that they still earn far less than white men. The study, conducted by the Secretary of State’s Audits Division, compared a 2015 Portland State University salary study with the state’s payroll in 2022 and found that... (5 views)
Navigating the Complexities of Hiring and Retaining Tech Talent in Today's Market Proof of continued workforce reduction in the tech sector can be seen in recent layoff announcements by companies such as Meta Platforms, Palantir, and Eventbrite. According to Crunchbase, the tech industry eliminated 234,000 jobs last year and an additional 94,000 since January. (5 views)
Legal Efficiency Conferences Offer Hope for Lawyers Seeking Improved Workflows Although working from home can improve the quality of life for lawyers, it is not the only factor that can make their job easier. This year, two significant legal technology conferences, ABA TECHSHOW, and ALM's Legalweek, took place in March, providing an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to learn about new technologies and tools. Despite spending most of the... (5 views)
Google Sanctioned by US Court for Second Time in One Week Google LLC has been sanctioned by a US court for a second time within a few days. The latest decision, unsealed on Wednesday, involves a ruling by a judge stating that the Alphabet Inc subsidiary did not adhere to a court order last year in a data-privacy class action within the specified time frame. US Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen ruled in San Jose, California. It is... (5 views)
Biden’s Silence on Trump’s Indictment: A Sensible Political Move? On Friday morning, Joe Biden was asked about the impact of Donald Trump's indictment, to which he firmly replied with "no comment." Despite being pressed multiple times by reporters, he continued his White House's strategy of remaining silent. This approach towards Trump has been used for two years now, and with Trump's recent indictment in a New York hush-money case,... (5 views)
Donald Trump Enlists Top White-Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer for Criminal Indictment Donald Trump has enlisted Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, and a top white-collar criminal defense lawyer, to serve as his lead counsel in the criminal indictment brought against him by the Manhattan district attorney. Blanche, previously a partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, resigned from the firm to take on this role, stating in an email obtained by... (5 views)
Fastcase and vLex Merge to Create vLex Group, a Global Law Library with Over One Billion Documents Fastcase and vLex have announced a merger and will now operate as a single entity called vLex Group. The Fastcase brand will remain in the US, while vLex will maintain its name in other global markets. The merger will not affect the individual offerings of both companies, including Fastcase’s Docket Alarm, but their legal research data will be combined to create a global... (5 views)
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects West Virginia's Law Prohibiting Transgender Athletes from Joining Female Sports Teams On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected West Virginia's attempt to implement a law prohibiting transgender athletes from joining female sports teams in public schools. This is one of several initiatives by Republican lawmakers across the United States that target LGBTQ rights. The lower court had imposed an injunction against the law while a lawsuit challenging its... (5 views)
Oklahoma Board to Vote on Funding First Religious Charter School in the U.S. On Tuesday, the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board in Oklahoma is scheduled to vote on approving the first religious charter school in the U.S. that taxpayers would fund. The board's decision is expected to trigger a legal dispute challenging the idea of separating religion from government. The proposed school, named St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, has... (5 views)
Juul and Altria settle teen vaping addiction claims in Minnesota lawsuit On Monday, Juul Labs Inc, an e-cigarette company, and its former largest investor, Altria Group Inc (MO.N), settled claims made by the state of Minnesota that accused them of contributing to teen vaping addiction. The settlement was announced by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Juul as a trial in the case was nearing its end. This settlement is the latest in a... (5 views)
Florida Governor Ron Desantis To Repeal Disney's Development Agreement, Intensifying Conflict On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state legislature would introduce a bill to repeal an agreement between the Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and the outgoing members of the state oversight board. This development agreement limits the power of DeSantis' appointees and allows Disney to bypass state oversight of its parks. This move has further intensified... (5 views)
Dominion Voting Systems Reaches $787.5 Million Settlement In Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News The defamation lawsuit settlement of $787.5 million, which ended Dominion Voting Systems' legal action against Fox Corp (FOXA.O), also concludes a profitable two-year legal battle for the numerous teams of high-priced attorneys from both sides. Court documents reveal that at least 31 lawyers from nine law firms were involved in the case. (5 views)
Getting to Know How Law School Works: A Comprehensive Guide Law school is an important step for those looking to pursue a career in legal professions. Whether you're a first-time law student or simply looking to brush up on your knowledge, getting to know the fundamentals of law school can be daunting. This comprehensive guide provides an overview of what to expect in law school, from the admissions process and choosing the right... (5 views)
US Government May Delay Tradable Credits for Electric Vehicles Manufacturers Two sources familiar with the matter reveal that the U.S. government might postpone its decision to grant tradable credits to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers under a renewable fuel program. The delay is due to concerns about potential legal challenges to the plan. The proposed scheme aimed to reward EV automakers like Tesla with credits for charging their vehicles... (5 views)
Former Fox News Producer Rejects Defamation Lawsuit, Pursues Related Case According to a court filing on Friday, Abby Grossberg, a former producer for Fox News, has rejected one of the lawsuits that accused the cable network, parent company Fox Corp (FOXA.O), and Fox News lawyers of defamation and pressuring her to make false statements in the Dominion Voting Systems case, which has now been settled. The lawsuit in Delaware has been dismissed... (5 views)
U.S. Supreme Court Sidesteps Landmark Internet Liability Case Involving Google and YouTube In a recent development, the U.S. Supreme Court has chosen to bypass a significant challenge concerning federal protections granted to the internet and social media companies. These protections shield these companies from legal liability for the content posted by their users. The case at hand revolved around a lawsuit filed against Google LLC, specifically regarding the... (5 views)
American Bar Association Proposes Comprehensive Free Speech Policies for Law Schools In a recent and noteworthy development, the American Bar Association (ABA) has unveiled a proposal requiring law schools to adopt robust and well-defined free speech policies. This groundbreaking proposal has garnered significant attention within the legal academic community, potentially signaling a fundamental shift in how law schools safeguard the crucial principle of... (5 views)