In other law firm lawsuit news, Law 360 reports on a suit filed against Dickstein Shapiro by a lawyer who failed to make partner.
Parenting Policy: The parents of the Montgomery County siblings who were detained by police because they were walking without adults in their neighborhood have lawyered up. Wiley Rein is representing Danielle and Alexander Meitiv pro bono, to “vindicate their parental rights,” according to a Facebook post from the mother.
Sweet Briar Tangles: A judge in Virginia issued a narrow 60-day injunction regarding some charitable giving to Sweet Briar College, but stopped short of telling the women’s college it could not shut down, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Civil Servant: U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts reported for jury duty in Maryland Wednesday, the Washington Post reported. He answered some questions on whether personal connections would make it hard for him to be fair and impartial, heard about a fellow juror’s summers working at Cheesecake Factory and had a brief huddle with the judge and lawyers. He ultimately wasn’t picked.
Stopping the Revolving Door: U.S. Rep. Rod Blum, an Iowa Republican, has introduced a bill that would ban former members of Congress from ever registering as lobbyists. ““This bill would finally close the revolving door between Congress and special interest groups, restoring integrity to our political system and ensuring that politicians focus on representing their constituents instead of catering to lobbying groups who offer a lucrative post-electoral career,” he said in a statement this week (h/t Politico Influence). The NLJ has found $500,000 to $1 million or more awaiting former House members and senators, respectively, in private practice.
Honoring Outstanding Women: The National Law Journal has released its list of women to be honored as outstanding lawyers this year. Take a look at the full list!
