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New York Law Journal

Lawyer Who Self-Immolated in Brooklyn Was Best-Known as LGBT Rights Advocate but Played Lower-Key Role for the Environment

While David Buckel, an attorney who died on April 14 after setting himself on fire in a park in Brooklyn, had become widely known for his work on LGBT causes, he spent the final years of his life out of the legal limelight and focused his energy on environmental protection.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Mediator Challenges Big Firms to Put Up $100 Per Lawyer for Food Frenzy

While there are many worthwhile charitable causes for which lawyers across Georgia are engaged, this one in particular is a high-profile, professionwide effort sponsored by the Attorney General's Office and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Prominent CT Attorney Dies in Hiking Accident

Thomas Ullmann, who was well known in Connecticut's legal circles and had previously served as New Haven's chief public defender, died Friday while hiking. He was 67 years old.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What has been an issue of concern in Pennsylvania for in-house corporate counsel recently?
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Propane Class Action Nets $1.65 Million for Florida Legal Aid

A South Florida litigator's suit yielded $213,400 for Legal Services of Greater Miami, $141,800 for Legal Aid of Broward County and $53,500 for its Palm Beach County counterpart.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Trump's Aim at Transgender Troops Sharpens With 'New-ish' Ban

Late on Friday, March 23, the Trump administration announced a new-ish ban on transgender people serving in the military. But in reality, there's not much difference between this one and the ban he announced via twitter back in summer 2017.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

New Tool From Cornell Law Students Helps Immigrants Plan for the Worst

Cornell Law students and the Immigration Advocates Network has developed a contingency planning tool for immigrants who fear they may be deported.
3 minute read

Law.com

150 Women Lawyers Plan Brigade to Oklahoma Capitol Over Teacher Pay

Through Facebook, attorney Becki Murphy organized the group, made up mostly of women lawyers with children.
3 minute read

Litigation Daily

Daily Dicta: Saluting the Lawyers Who Do Good (Thank You)

Pro bono is one of the most admirable things about the legal profession, and these lawyers from Akin Gump; Akerman and Orrick have done exceptional work.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Meeting Our Clients in Immigration Detention Opened Our Eyes

I cannot imagine the despair that would result if, after that journey, I were told that my fears were unfounded and I would have to return to my homeland and face probable death.
8 minute read

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