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New York Law Journal

Applause for the 'Notorious RBG'

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared Tuesday at Fordham Law School's Robert L. Levine Distinguished Lecture Series, which was attended by more than 300 people. She answered questions on lighthearted topics such as whether or not she uses a smartphone and heavier subjects like the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Despite Odds, Group Pushes for Law School in El Paso

A group of El Paso lawyers, judges and residents is pushing for a new law school in the West Texas city, but it faces tough challenges, and the project could take up to 15 years to complete—if at all.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Quinnipiac Students Get Insight Into Court System in Nicaragua

Quinnipiac University Law School students who went on a humanitarian trip to Nicaragua learned ways their legal system was different, but overall, students said they saw more similarities than differences.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

FIU Leads on Florida Bar Passage Rates

Florida International University had the highest Florida Bar exam passage rate for the third time in a row.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

The Future of Legal Services

Most people living in poverty, and the majority of moderate-income individuals, do not receive the legal help they need.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judge Sasser Issues Standing Order on E-Discovery

The Palm Beach circuit judge requires litigants in her division to comply with an order similar to Federal Rule 26.
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

NSU Names Associate Law Dean for Diversity

Law professor Elena Maria Marty-Nelson becomes the first dean for diversity, inclusion and public impact at Nova Southeastern's Shepard Broad College of Law.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

The Ultimate Job Interview: EDI's Law Student Moot-Court Competition in Support of FRCP Education

The competition will take place at the EDI Leadership Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Oct. 13, 2016.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Appellate Defender Office To Hold 'First Monday' Event

By | September 16, 2016
The Office of the Appellate Defender will host its 23rd annual "First Monday in October" fundraiser on Oct. 5—a Wednesday. The timing has been altered this year to avoid conflicting with Rosh Hashana.
26 minute read

New York Law Journal

Exoneree Pursues Law Degree to Fill Criminal Justice 'Gaps'

Jeffrey Deskovic, who served 16 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, has done everything he can in the years since his release to fight for the freedom of the wrongfully accused. Now he's working to become what he considers the ultimate advocate—a lawyer—by going to law school to obtain a J.D.
15 minute read

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