Mike Scarcella

February 23, 2015 | National Law Journal

Columbia Law School retains its place as the top provider of law graduates hired by big firms, and the University of Pennsylvania jumps from fifth to second place. 'Citizenfour,' the Edward Snowden film, takes the Academy Award for best documentary. This is a roundup of legal news from ALM and other publications.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

February 23, 2015 | National Law Journal

Columbia Law School retains its place as the top provider of law graduates hired by big firms, and the University of Pennsylvania jumps from fifth to second place. 'Citizenfour,' the Edward Snowden film, takes the Academy Award for best documentary. This is a roundup of legal news from ALM and other publications.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

February 22, 2015 | National Law Journal

"Citizenfour," the film about Edward Snowden's disclosures of government surveillance programs, won the Academy Award on Sunday for best documentary feature. Federal courts continue to grapple with the constitutionality of the bulk collection of Americans' phone records.

By Mike Scarcella

2 minute read

February 22, 2015 | National Law Journal

"Citizenfour," the film about Edward Snowden's disclosures of government surveillance programs, won the Academy Award on Sunday for best documentary feature. Federal courts continue to grapple with the constitutionality of the bulk collection of Americans' phone records.

By Mike Scarcella

2 minute read

February 17, 2015 | National Law Journal

A federal district judge in Texas late Monday issued an injunction blocking the Obama administration's executive action on immigration. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is confident Roe v. Wade will survive. Contraception mandate challenges are back at the high court. This is a news round-up from ALM and other publications.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

February 17, 2015 | National Law Journal

A federal district judge in Texas late Monday issued an injunction blocking the Obama administration's executive action on immigration. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is confident Roe v. Wade will survive. Contraception mandate challenges are back at the high court. This is a news round-up from ALM and other publications.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

February 10, 2015 | National Law Journal

Reading the tea leaves on same-sex marriage after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block weddings in Alabama. AG Eric Holder Jr. on keeping it cool. The Third Circuit issues another big ruling against suppression of evidence. This is a roundup of news from ALM and other publications.

By Mike Scarcella

3 minute read

February 10, 2015 | National Law Journal

Reading the tea leaves on same-sex marriage after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block weddings in Alabama. AG Eric Holder Jr. on keeping it cool. The Third Circuit issues another big ruling against suppression of evidence. This is a roundup of news from ALM and other publications.

By Mike Scarcella

3 minute read

February 06, 2015 | National Law Journal

Judge Sri Srinivasan talks about life on the bench. The Justice Department's deferred prosecution deal with a Dutch aerospace company hits a judicial wall. And legal educators are finding seats on state high court benches. This is a roundup of news from ALM publications and other outlets.

By Mike Scarcella

2 minute read

February 06, 2015 | National Law Journal

Judge Sri Srinivasan talks about life on the bench. The Justice Department's deferred prosecution deal with a Dutch aerospace company hits a judicial wall. And legal educators are finding seats on state high court benches. This is a roundup of news from ALM publications and other outlets.

By Mike Scarcella

2 minute read