JURIST
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Thursday announced new charges and convictions for those involved with the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. The DOJ charged an attorney for the Oath Keepers militia group with conspiracy and obstruction. On the same day, one man was sentenced to ten years in prison and a second pled guilty to felony charges.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Rikers Island is a war zone. Every day, people are fighting for their lives. Years of reports, hearings, and press conferences have documented the abusive conditions at the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City. Little has changed. Frontline staff and incarcerated people are exposed to extreme trauma. They survive day-to-day in a constant state of terror.
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Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Sooner or later, every lawyer in solo or small firm practice asks themselves whether they should create a law firm website — or how long they can put it off. Given all the unknowns — cost, scope, disruption — they may wonder whether launching a law firm website is really necessary, especially if they already have a robust digital presence. Maybe you have started by claiming a free Google business profile for your law firm and using social media to connect with potential clients.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“Originalism, Deference, and Judicial Hypocrisy”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Originalism, Deference, and Judicial Hypocrisy” appeared first on How Appealing.
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The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Director of the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division Jeffrey Nye informed state prosecutors in a letter Wednesday that the department’s drug tests could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that drivers were under the influence of cannabis, The Detroit Metro Times reports. The letter was released less than a week after Michigan State Police stopped conducting marijuana blood testing due to false positive results for THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
She was released without bond. The post Attorney For The Oathkeepers Is Gonna Need Her Own Attorney appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“Renatha Francis takes seat on the FL Supreme Court two years after first try; She becomes one of two women and the only Black on the high court”: Michael Moline of Florida Phoenix has this report. The post “Renatha Francis takes seat on the FL Supreme Court two years after first try; She becomes one of two women and the only Black on the high court” appeared first on How Appealing.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
A nonpartisan organization of American crime victims has launched an initiative to convince at least 100,000 crime survivors to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, with a special focus on those who have never voted, The New York Times reports. The campaign, which is part of a multiyear, multi-million-dollar effort by the group to boost voter turnout among crime victims, will primarily concentrate on battleground states, including Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, where competi
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“The current Supreme Court could be the most pro-business yet”: This audio segment appeared on today’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition.” The post “The current Supreme Court could be the most pro-business yet” appeared first on How Appealing.
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The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Arizona Corrections Lt. Mark Hasz is preparing to argue that the alleged aggravated assault he was charged with two years ago was a justified use of force and that Hasz is the victim of retaliation by the county and state for whistleblowing about conduct by the state’s prison director months before his arrest, ABC15 reports. Officials have so far denied the allegations.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“Supreme Court probe into the abortion draft leaker goes unresolved four months later”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. The post “Supreme Court probe into the abortion draft leaker goes unresolved four months later” appeared first on How Appealing.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The state of Oklahoma put James Coddington to death on Aug. 25 for the 1997 murder of a 73-year-old friend who refused to give him money to buy drugs. It marks the beginning of a busy period at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary’s execution chamber. James Coddingon. Photo courtesy Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections. Last month, the state announced plans to carry out the death sentence of 25 people over the next couple of years.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“‘Worse Than Nothing’ Review: What Originalism Is and Isn’t; A movement in Constitutional law has become a rallying cry, and a lightning rod for criticism.” Online at The Wall Street Journal, Adam J. White has this review of law professor Erwin Chemerinsky ‘s forthcoming book, “ Worse Than Nothing: The Dangerous Fallacy of Originalism.” The post “‘Worse Than Nothing’ Review: What Originalism Is and Isn’t; A movement in Const
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Second time's a charm? The post Elon Musk Tries, Tries Again To Come Up With A Better Excuse To Get Out Of Buying Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“Protocols For In-Person And Hybrid Oral Arguments Effective September 1, 2022”: Yesterday evening, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued this notice. The post “Protocols For In-Person And Hybrid Oral Arguments Effective September 1, 2022” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Sometimes lateraling is your best option. The post Why Women Are Leaving The Law — And What To Do About It appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“US argues Supreme Court shouldn’t review Dylann Roof case”: Meg Kinnard of The Associated Press has this report on the brief in opposition that the federal government filed in the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. The petition for writ of certiorari, which was filed on February 24, 2022, can be accessed here. In related commentary, earlier this summer, Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby had an essay titled “ Alive and well and living on death row; Even when mass killers a
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Atlanta is poised for outsized success in the competition for top legal talent. The post Atlanta Market Update: Higher Salaries, Robust Lateral Demand appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“Rachel Daley ’21 To Clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch; UVA Law Is No. 5 in High Court Clerkships From 2007-21”: Mike Fox of the University of Virginia School of Law has this report. For those of you wondering whether this will affect Kevin Daley’s ability to cover the U.S. Supreme Court for The Washington Free Beacon , the answer is that he doesn’t work there any more.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
In order to reduce burnout effectively, you must address it head on and with thoughtfulness. Here’s how to get started. The post Why The Burnout Crisis Is A Defining Issue And What Your Business Should Do About It appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“Supreme Court Public Approval Tumbles After Abortion Ruling”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Supreme Court Public Approval Tumbles After Abortion Ruling” appeared first on How Appealing.
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Ready or not, Web 3.0 is going mainstream. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Blockchain and Web3 published in July 2022, wider consumer and business adoption of Web 3.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
“Stephen Glasser, co-founder of the Legal Times newspaper, dies at 79; He and his wife started the Washington-based weekly in 1978; The newspaper was among the first to focus on lawyers and the legal profession, and helped spark a bevy of imitators”: Harrison Smith of The Washington Post has written this obituary. The post “Stephen Glasser, co-founder of the Legal Times newspaper, dies at 79; He and his wife started the Washington-based weekly in 1978; The newspaper was among t
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Stupid is as stupid does. The post Ginni Thomas Was The Forrest Gump Of Post-Election Conspiracy Theories appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
If you’re a practicing attorney in the State of New Mexico, you must have a NM Lawyer Succession Plan. The compliance deadline is October 1st, 2022. What is a NM.
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