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The Legal Intelligencer

Resolution Overturning Oil and Gas Regs Proposed

The chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee called for a legislative resolution overturning oil and gas regulations, which recently received final approval from the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC).
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative activity for the week of April 25. Members of the General Assembly were scheduled to return to session May 2; and members of the Senate on May 9.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Report: Legislature Should Repeal Attorney Rule Referendum Process

The Texas Legislature should repeal the rules referendum process that allows lawyers to vote on changes to attorney disciplinary rules, said a report released today by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Morning Wrap: Grassley's Gamble | Eight New Court Picks

"I would have to admit it's a gamble," Sen. Chuck Grassley, the judiciary chairman, says about the GOP's block on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. President Obama announces eight new court picks, including two for the D.C. federal trial bench. And a criminal justice reform bill moves forward in the Senate. This is a roundup from ALM and other publications.
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The American Lawyer

Orrick Partners With Pro-Pot Nonprofit Group

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has launched a project with the Americans for Safe Access Foundation—a national cannabis advocacy group—to provide pro bono support to medical marijuana patients.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Former ABA Leader Takes Aim at 'Persuader' Rule in House Hearing

In 2011, when he was president of the American Bar Association, Bill Robinson III sent a letter to the Labor Department expressing "serious concerns" that a proposal to require more disclosure of companies' union-busting activities would compromise attorney-client confidentiality. On Wednesday, he appeared before a congressional panel to say that his objections to department's "persuader rule" still stand.
10 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

The Hypotheticals That Could Doom the Case Against Bob McDonnell

Deputy U.S. Solicitor General Michael Dreeben argued his 100th case on Wednesday, and it may have been his toughest—in part because of the wild array of hypotheticals the justices threw at him and his adversary.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Too Few Women in Court

Female trial lawyers are still a minority in the nation's courtrooms. What will it take to change that disparity?
29 minute read

The Recorder

Measures Aim to Put Squeeze on Arbitration

California lawmakers hope piecemeal approach can get governor's blessing.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a list of legislative and executive activity for the week of April 18. Members of the House of Representatives are scheduled to return to session May 2, and members of the Senate May 9.
10 minute read

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