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'Johns Hopkins Preyed on Black Women': Seeger Weiss, Ben Crump Rep Henrietta Lacks Estate
"Mrs. [Henrietta] Lacks's cells were obtained through breach of a relation of trust and confidence," the complaint alleges. "HeLa cells are Mrs. Lacks's cells, taken by physicians in whom she had placed her trust without her consent or knowledge and for no therapeutic purpose."
Don't Let Your Summer Associates Burn Out—Mentorship Advice for a Lasting Impact
"With all of these law students eagerly ready to learn the profession, its important to consider how we can best mentor this group and otherwise facilitate introductions to the practice of law," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.
'He Could Get People Put on the Bench': A Kingmaker Has Died
"The Chief loved lawyers and the legal profession with all his heart, and he never lost his appreciation and gratitude for the unparalleled privilege of representing others," said Kevin Marino, who was hired by Donald Robinson in 1985 after completing a judicial clerkship.
'A Historic Barrier-Breaker, a Towering Intellect': Justice James H. Coleman Jr. Dies at 91
"We join the Coleman family, the legal community, and all those who respect our system of justice in mourning the loss of Justice Coleman," Vito A. Gagliardi Jr., managing principal of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, said in a statement.
Donald A. Robinson Remembered as 'a Giver, Not a Taker'
Donald A. Robinson is remembered for his service to the legal profession, the people within it, and the community where he lived and worked. "May you enjoy health, happiness and success, in that order," he often said.
No Retroactive Pay for Judge Who Beat Criminal Charges
Citing case law from the Third Circuit calling back pay "impermissible retrospective relief" that "necessarily depletes the state treasury," U.S. District Judge Edward Kiel wrote, "I see no reason to stray from this general principle and award plaintiff what is in all practical respects back pay."
'Vision': How Judge David Tatel Mastered Blindness and Justice
In this week's Legal Speak episode, retired D.C. Circuit Judge David Tatel discusses how his memoir, "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice," weaves narratives about his legal career and deteriorating vision.
Professor With Alt-Right Views Not Protected by First Amendment, NJ Fed Judge Rules
NJIT said its personnel "were forced to divert their focus from NJIT's educational mission in favor of addressing voluminous complaints about Jorjani."Trending Stories
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