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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women's Health, Dies at 96

Sybil Shainwald's work significantly advanced the legal fight for women harmed by poorly tested medical products.
#civil-liberties
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

The Judicial Conference Should Continue to Liberally Allow Amicus Briefs, a Critical Advocacy Tool

Amicus briefs play a crucial role in legal matters, but proposed changes to filing rules could limit their submission.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

The Judicial Conference Should Continue to Liberally Allow Amicus Briefs, a Critical Advocacy Tool

Amicus briefs play a crucial role in legal matters, but proposed changes to filing rules could limit their submission.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.
more#civil-liberties
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

SUNY's top lawyer outlines fight against Trump's education policies | amNewYork

Kapil Longani emphasizes the need for resilience in higher education amidst challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
6 days ago

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

Trump's directive to hold lawyers accountable for litigation against his administration has faced strong backlash from legal advocacy groups.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
6 days ago

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

Trump's directive to hold lawyers accountable for litigation against his administration has faced strong backlash from legal advocacy groups.
more#trump-administration
US news
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

'It's Time for You to Leave': More immigration lawyers get notices to self-deport

Notices instructing immigration lawyers to self-deport raise concerns over administrative errors in a flawed mass email campaign.
#supreme-court
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Social justice

The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

Peter Bruland's journey reflects the intersection of personal passion and high-stakes legal advocacy, emphasizing the importance of pro bono work.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Social justice

The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

Peter Bruland's journey reflects the intersection of personal passion and high-stakes legal advocacy, emphasizing the importance of pro bono work.
more#supreme-court
#womens-rights
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Women in technology

What will happen with the Equal Rights Amendment under Trump?

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has been acknowledged as law, leading to advocacy for its implementation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

We'll need to fight to protect US reproductive rights. Here's what to expect | Sophie Brickman

The potential overturning of Roe v. Wade has created significant distress regarding reproductive rights and access to abortion in America.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We'll need to fight to protect US reproductive rights. Here's what to expect | Sophie Brickman

The potential overturning of Roe v. Wade has created significant distress regarding reproductive rights and access to abortion in America.
more#womens-rights
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Casey Anthony Slinks Out Of Hiding, Reintroduces Herself As 'Legal Advocate' - Above the Law

Casey Anthony aims to establish herself as a legal advocate, emphasizing her experience in the field since 2011 and her desire to help others.
#mental-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

Thomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

Thomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.
more#mental-health
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

Warrant requirements for border searches of electronic devices are essential to protect privacy rights, as highlighted by EFF's ongoing legal efforts.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Prosecutors to recommend resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents

The Menendez brothers may get a chance at freedom with resentencing recommendations after 34 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents.
Social justice
fromKqed
6 months ago

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Tea and Strumpets

Candy Crush's addictive simplicity mirrors the ease of winning against Alexis Bellino, creating a satisfying yet effortless experience.
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man

Cheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
fromWIRED
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

He Worked for a Law Firm Consulting on an Anti-Trans Supreme Court Case. Then We Asked About These Racist Posts

Lawfair's association with a lawyer linked to white supremacist content raises concerns about the firm's influence on transgender rights legal battles.
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