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National Law Journal

Eric Holder's Advice to Jeff Sessions: Don't Force Career Staff to 'Defend the Indefensible'

From one U.S. attorney general to another, Eric Holder Jr. recently offered Jeff Sessions some leadership advice. Holder's observations were not solicited. "I urge you not to force them to further defend the indefensible—the president's inhumane and unjust executive orders," the Covington & Burling partner wrote to Sessions. Holder's letter, written on behalf of the California Senate, was attached to an amicus brief California lawmakers filed in support of Chicago's challenge to Trump administration immigration policies.
14 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

A Q&A as Debevoise & Plimpton Readies for Conn. Supreme Court's Education Funding Hearing

The case, "Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding v. Rell," garnered attention in last September when Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher ruled the state's funding formula is "irrational and unconstitutional." The lawsuit was filed in 2005.
11 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Set Up Cots, Pick Up Trash at Harvey Shelters

With the sun shining and Hurricane Harvey moved out of Houston, some firms have reopened offices for lawyers and staff who can drive there safely. But with flooded-out Texans continuing to pour into shelters, some Houston lawyers are fitting their legal work into days filled with volunteer tasks.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Harvey Victims and Lawyers Take Note: 5 Years After Hurricane Sandy, Lawyers Still Working on New York Hurricane Cases

The director of a law school clinic advising victims of Hurricane Sandy said volunteer lawyers should advise clients to take a lot of photos of damages.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Legal Aid Begins Offering Legal Advice to Harvey Victims at Houston Shelters

Legal aid staffers and volunteer lawyers are giving out legal aid informational flyers to Hurricane Harvey victims at large shelters in Houston.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Wilmer Helps 'Pepe the Frog' Creator Beat Back Alt-Right Ties

The creator of the online comic strip character that grew into an internet meme has stopped an alt-right children's book from using the character.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Public Interest Calendar of Events

• From Sept. 17 through Oct. 5, in ­preparation for National Pro Bono Week, the Philadelphia Bar Association's ­delivery of legal services…
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Low-Income Tenants in Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Last year alone, more than 24,000 eviction cases were filed in Philadelphia. In these cases, 81 percent of landlords had legal representation. Approximately 8 percent of tenants were represented. Philadelphia does have statutory safeguards and processes that govern the eviction process; however, tenants must be aware of their rights and defenses in order to effectively navigate through landlord-tenant court.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Grandparents: Positive Care for Grandchildren

"Mrs. Elizabeth Smith" is 83 years old, battling cancer and has raised her ­great-grandchildren ages 16, 13 and 8 all of their lives. Since infants, the girls have been raised by Ms. Smith and her daughter, their grandmother, who had legal custody until her death in 2014. The children's biological mother has a long history of drug addiction and homelessness and has never been able to raise her own children.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Legal Aids and Firms Start Mobilizing to Help Houston Compadres

Legal aids and law firm pro bono coordinators in Atlanta and elsewhere are mobilizing to help their compadres in Texas.
2 minute read

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