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New Jersey Law Journal

Rhyme and Reason: The Legal and Ethical Challenges of Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence

"The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting personas, exaggeration, and hyperbole for artistic effect," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Los Angeles CBS Evening News Anchor Files Wrongful Termination Suit for Being an 'Older, White, Heterosexual Male'

Vaughn cited public CBS statements from 2019 in which they "said the quiet part out loud." Vaughn's complaint pointed to former CBS Executive Whitney Davis stating that CBS had a "white problem."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Armstrong Teasdale Ex-DEI Leader Sues Firm Over Discrimination, Systematized Racism

Sonji Young, the first VP for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Am Law 200 firm, claims that leadership impeded her efforts to push forward various diversity initiatives.
6 minute read

Law.com

Northwestern University Pritzker Law School Hit With Reverse Discrimination Lawsuit

"This hiring mandate, which remains in effect, directs Northwestern Law School to intentionally and consciously discriminate in favor of black, Hispanic, Asian, female, homosexual, and transgender faculty candidates, and against white men who are heterosexual and non transgender," the lawsuit said.
4 minute read

Law.com

The Week in Data July 3: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the 2024 Diversity Scorecard and law schools that provide the greatest return on investment.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Tractor Supply Abruptly Dumps DEI Programs After Conservative Backlash

"We have heard from customers that we have disappointed them. We have taken this feedback to heart," Tractor Supply said in a statement.
3 minute read

International Edition

Pride Month: The Importance of Visibility, Not Just Transparency, in the Workplace

It is not just about being open, frank and transparent but also about being seen and visible which inspires.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Tractor Supply Co.'s Stock Takes Hit After Activists Bash Its Embrace of DEI

Recent attacks on the Brentwood, Tennessee-based retailer underscore the risks faced by companies that seek to cast themselves as champions of diversity, equity and inclusion.
6 minute read

International Edition

'Do Not Hold Back': A Linklaters Partner Shares Her Pride Journey

Aditi Srivastava, a Linklaters lifer, shares her experience as a gay partner, offers advice to younger lawyers, and explains how the industry has changed.
6 minute read

International Edition

AI Is Not Our Ally, Yet

When generative AI was learning its ABCs, it also received an extensive education in one of the most prevailing undercurrents of human communication, prejudice.
4 minute read

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