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New York Law Journal

What NY Law Students Are Learning From Asylum Seekers

Ana's brave story is just one of hundreds that my classmates and I heard that week in Dilley—stories of gang violence, violence against women, ineffective police and fear of persecution. Each was unique, yet entirely too familiar.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Our Dear Friend Randy': Florida Legal Icon Randall Berg Jr. Dead at 70

The civil rights litigator passed away Wednesday morning following a battle with ALS. Dante Trevisani, executive director of the Florida Justice Institute, said Berg "taught me everything I know about how to be a lawyer."
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Justice Served Campaign Raises Money to Provide 625,000 Meals

"The need for hunger relief is ever-present,” said Lary Stromfeld, a Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft partner and founder of Justice Served. “The campaign offers participants the opportunity to raise awareness about hunger in our midst. Attorneys, staff and clients can connect in a common mission through volunteer opportunities and fundraising."
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Once Adversaries, 4 Trial Firms Unite to Represent Fired Juror

A 19-year-old juror was fired from his car dealership job during a four-week trial in Houston, and lawyers on both sides of that case are helping him sue his ex-employer.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Optimism Properly Understood

A conditional optimist knows that she can't do everything about the problems in the world, but she can do 'something.'
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Food Frenzy Winner Seeks Competitor to 'Put My Numbers to Shame'

The event starts April 22, but teams that sign up by April 1 earn bonus points in the competition, which recognizes winners in a host of categories.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Asian Lawyer Announces Winners of the 2019 Asia Legal Awards

Clifford Chance, Skadden and King & Wood Mallesons are among the top winners of the sixth annual event honouring the leading firms and lawyers in Asia.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Forcing Senior Lawyers to Retire Wastes a Precious Resource

It cannot be good for lawyers to be thrown off the treadmill of the legal profession because they have reached a certain age. And it is not good for the profession or the city that needs their talents.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

New Appeals Process for Veterans Aims to Cut Wait Times

On Feb. 19, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA), which was passed by Congress in 2017. The law is designed to reduce the wait time for veterans seeking a decision on their appeal for VA benefits.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Public Interest Calendar of Events

The calendar for April includes a CLE on sanctuary cities, Global Tastes 2019 and awards ceremonies.
3 minute read

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