How Do You Become a Sports Lawyer?
When asked what area of law they’d like to pursue, 2Ls and 3Ls traditionally say BigLaw partner, prosecutor, or in-house counsel. But lately, new grads are looking for something that…
Can Big Data Help Fight Human Trafficking?
Hundreds of thousands of people are trafficked every year. They’re smuggled across borders, forced into sex work, or used as unpaid labor. In all, there are nearly twice as many…
‘Coalition’ Attempts Fail to Roadblock the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Attempts to block the EPA’s Clean Power Plan through the use of a judicial stay have failed and state utilities have been greenlit to begin implementing the CPP. A coalition…
Are You Eating Lunch Alone? You’re Losing Business
If you’re one of those people who regard lunch as one of the few moments of blessed solace in the day, this piece is not for you. A great man…
Want to Do Business With Iran? 3 Things to Know First
On January 16th, the International Atomic Energy Agency verified that Iran had met its nuclear commitments to the United States and Europe. With that, years of economic sanctions against Iran…
Reed Smith Boots 45 Attorneys. More to Come?
If you follow BigLaw at all (3Ls, we’re looking at you), you already know of the 45 lawyers laid off by Reed Smith last week. Reed Smith cites belt-tightening and…
Oculus Founder Sued for Breach of Contract
Palmer Luckey, the founder of FaceBook’s Oculus VR division, will face a civil lawsuit brought by Total Recall Technologies. However, Luckey was able to have additional claims against him dropped…
Fifth Circuit Affirms District Court Ruling Against Bad-Faith Debtor
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit took sides against a bad-faith debtor when it reviewed the facts of the case and described the plaintiff’s actions as “an exercise…
Being a Felon With a Machine Gun Is Not a ‘Crime of Violence’
When Anthony Soto-Rivera was arrested, he was in possession of a machine gun. Unfortunately for him, Soto-Rivera was also a felon, making his possession of any firearm, not to mention…
Lawsuits Seek Justice for Those Affected by Flint’s Tainted Water
When Flint, Michigan’s emergency manager switched the city’s water supply from Detroit to the Flint River, he saved about $5 million dollars, but also exposed thousands of residents to lead…