Florida's Controversial Legislation to Limit Lawsuit Abuse Sparks Concerns for Civil Rights and Insurance Company Benefits Florida House and Senate recently passed legislation limiting lawsuit abuse, which critics say benefits insurance companies more than victims. Governor Ron DeSantis approved House Bill 837 in March, and the complementing Senate Bill 236 is expected to become eligible for approval soon. Opponents of the legislation fear it will strip Floridians of their legal rights in... (11 views)
Judge With Disclosed Disability Appointed to Trial Court by Joe Biden Jamal Whitehead, a trial lawyer hailing from Seattle, has made history by becoming the first judicial nominee with a publicly disclosed disability to be confirmed as a US District Court judge under President Joe Biden's administration. Despite using a prosthetic leg, Whitehead received approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee with support from both sides of the aisle.... (32 views)
How LRAPs Can Help You Pursue a Career in Public Interest Law More law school graduates are able to pursue careers in public service than ever before because of loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) at more than 50 law schools. The programs help students manage educational debts that can exceed $100,000 in exchange for pubic interest jobs. (136 views)
Teaching Constitutional Law with the Marshall Brennan Program: Washington College of Law's Impact on High School Students In an effort to educate high school students on the Constitution and simultaneously broaden the horizons of law students, Professor Jamin Raskin joined with the widows of former Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and William Brennan in 1999 to form a course that runs both at the Washington College of Law (WCL), Washington, DC, and area high schools—albeit on... (104 views)
Teveia Barnes: From President of Lawyers For One America to Driving Legal Action on Social Justice Issues Remember ''One America,'' Bill Clinton's initiative to promote discussion about race relations in the United States? Then President Clinton reached out to the legal profession to encourage attorneys to do more pro bono work and promote diversity in law firms. LawCrossing speaks with Teveia Barnes, a woman who revived Lawyers For One America, even after the ''One America''... (289 views)
Human Rights Work: An Exciting and Challenging Career You Will Love The hours may be long, the work often heart wrenching, but the rewards of human rights work can be priceless. (37 views)
How Clinton Urges Bipartisan Unity to Create Opportunities in America On November 9, 2004, nearly 6,000 people braved the frigid upstate New York night to wind their ways into a packed field house and several ''overflow'' closed-circuit viewing areas for the Sacerdote Lecture Series, ''Great Names at Hamilton College.'' This year's speaker was the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton. (8 views)
Harry Knox: Freedom to Marry Program Director | LawCrossing.com After being denied the opportunity to serve his church because he was gay, Harry Knox has become a crusader on behalf of gay rights, and the right to marry in particular. Knox talks with LawCrossing this week about his role as the program director of Freedom to Marry and the exciting changes he sees on the horizon. (1002 views)
How Judge William Norris Contributed to the Legal Landscape: A Look at His Legacy On How to Land a Prestigious Clerkship (723 views)
Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry: Advocating for Marriage Equality and Civil Rights Whether you think it is a matter of civil rights or an attack on traditional family values, few issues have polarized the United States in recent years more than gay marriage. The men leading the charge on both sides of the fight are attorneys. In the second half of a two-part installment on gay marriage, LawCrossing spoke to Evan Wolfson, executive director of Freedom to... (122 views)
Michael H. Posner: Executive Director of Human Rights First | Expert in International Humanitarian Law At the helm of the world-renowned Lawyer's Committee for Human Rights, Michael Posner had worked for decades with America's top law firms to deliver first-class, winning pro bono services that secure justice for people in need around the planet. This week's Law Star goes to Mr. Posner and his public interest powerhouse, newly renamed, Human Rights First. (342 views)
Johnnie Cochran: Biography and Legacy of the Iconic Lawyer The world's most famous lawyer adds a Law Star to his ever-expanding trophy case and talks with LawCrossing about his high-powered career beyond O.J. (3812 views)
The Civil Rights and Liberties Protected by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Like most non-profit organizations, the American Civil Liberties Union does not offer premium salaries. However, it does offer the perfect venue for an idealistic American who seeks nothing more than to try and uphold the Bill of Rights whenever possible. (98 views)
How the NAACP Helps Advance Racial Equity: A Look at the Historic Organization Like most public interest jobs, working for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will probably not make you rich. What it can give you is amazing experience and the chance to work on issues that are likely to have far-reaching effects. (129 views)