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People in the News—Aug. 21, 2023—Fisher Phillips

Additions Fisher & Phillips recently announced that Scott C. Oberlander has joined the firm as of counsel in the firm's Philadelphia office. Oberlander…
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Law.com

ABA's Academic Freedom Proposal Sent Out for Notice and Comment

"Professors must be free to teach and discuss controversial topics, and students must learn how to confront offensive or controversial positions respectfully, so that they can understand the other position and advocate as to why it's wrong," Daniel Thies, the vice chair, said, adding that "shouting down or avoiding such positions cannot be a good way to train lawyers."
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Law.com

Law Schools Can Apply for Variance to Admit Students Without LSAT

"We're aware that in light of the recent Supreme Court opinion [invalidating affirmative action], many schools, maybe all schools, are taking a new look at their admissions policies," Bill Adams, managing director of ABA accreditation and legal education, said Friday. "So we do welcome schools who, in considering their policies, may want to apply for a variance that would permit them in this policy period to admit some students without an LSAT."
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Law.com

ABA: Students Can Now Earn Up to 50% of Credits Remotely for JD

Raising the number of distance education credits permitted without the need for a substantive change application will give law schools flexibility to offer more credits via distance education than were allowed under the standards, according to Daniel Thies, council member, now vice chair.
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The Legal Intelligencer

LSAT Issues and Some Suggestions by Way of ChatGPT

Given that an increasing number of applicants and schools believe that the LSAT is simply a great predictor of how much discomfort one can endure, these recent events might be best-remembered as a swan song for something that should have disappeared ages ago.
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Daily Report Online

The Five Best States for Aspiring Lawyers (Including Ga.)–And Five You Want To Avoid

While New York has plenty of benefits for new attorneys, four other states round out the top five: Massachusetts, Illinois, Virginia and Georgia, respectfully.
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Law.com

Former GMU Law Professor Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Several women, most of whom received their J.D. degrees from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, have come forward this week accusing now-former law professor Joshua D. Wright of sexual misconduct.
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Daily Report Online

Ga. Supreme Court Hosting Oral Arguments at John Marshall Law School

The Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals have traditionally held special sessions at venues around the Peach State as a way to make their business and the judicial process more accessible to the public.
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Law.com

Prospective Students Defer Law School Start Date to Work in Public Interest at Weil

"We're proud to offer them an opportunity to help address some of the most pressing social and legal challenges in our communities today," Barry Wolf, Weil executive partner and chair of the firm's management committee, said in a statement.
4 minute read

Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: This Law School Is Pushing to Fire a Tenured Professor, but the Exact Reason Why Remains Elusive

This week, we are examining Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law's efforts to dismiss tenured law professor Scott Gerber, who is accused of bullying and harassment.
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