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The Legal Intelligencer

Eyes on Philadelphia's Busiest Criminal Courtroom

Concern about this court arises, however, as it has the potential to become a dehumanized assembly line of lost defendants pushed through the process.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What's at Risk and What Can We Do to Modernize Voting in Pa.?

Women, Native Americans, Black and brown voters, those with limited English, the disabled, older Americans: all have been historically disenfranchised. This most basic American right has so often been at dire risk throughout our history.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Public Interest Calendar of Events

In this month's calendar, check out an MLK Day event that focuses on Afghan evacuees, several CLEs and trainings for volunteers.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Jan. 6 Did Not Come Out of Nowhere': Paul Weiss' Jeannie Rhee on Countering Hate in Court and What Lawyers Are Missing in the Pandemic

"The notion that we cannot have an orderly transition of government after an election is an affront, it's an assault on all of the values that we hold dear. And so to be able to actually play even the smallest role in being able to vindicate those rights, it's a real honor," Rhee said.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Jenner & Block's Katya Jestin on the 'Shame' of Lingering Gitmo Cases and Leaning on Science for Office Policies

"We have people sitting around with no charges for years," Jestin said of some Guantanamo detainees. "I don't know how that fits in a country where we have a rule of law, it's not democratic. It's not right."
12 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

After Hours: Saiber; Pressler Felt

Saiber Teams with Jersey Cares to Support Community FoodBank On Oct. 8, 30 volunteers from Saiber of Florham Park teamed with Jersey Cares to help…
2 minute read

International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Office Hands Christmas Party Budget to Charity

The firm's Germany branch donated what it saved from its cancelled Christmas party to 11 German charities.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Nixon Peabody Looks to Tie Billable 'Impact Lawyering' to Pro Bono Work With New Hire

The firm has brought on former Covington & Burling pro bono manager Sharmaine Heng to oversee its new social impact strategic plan.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Outgoing Chair of Texas Equal Access to Justice Commission Says Lawyers, Public Needs to Grasp the Need for Education

Locke Lord partner Harriet Miers of Dallas will succeed Vinson & Elkins senior partner Harry Reasoner as chair of the Texas Equal Access to Justice Commission, after his 12-year tenure.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Public Interest Calendar of Events

In this month's calendar, check out a few awards ceremonies, CLEs and a Public Interest Law Day event.
4 minute read

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