A recent case from a leading law firm, Davis Polk, is sparking debate over issues underlining racial discrimination. The defense lawyers justify their actions, stating that certain behavioral traits such as avoiding eye contact are due to social awkwardness and not a form of racial discrimination. Despite these assertions, many observers seem unpersuaded. For more insight into the discussions around this, here are the details.
In other news, the former U.S. President Donald Trump has recently taken the stand, managing to hold himself in the courtroom without falling foul of contempt. For once, Trump’s exhibition of basic courtroom decorum is considered newsworthy, as detailed here.
An imaginative stance on workplace culture has been demonstrated by an unnamed law firm that decided to replace its elevators with a giant slide, justifying it as an attempt to inject fun into the workspace. The story can be found here.
Arnold & Porter associate and granddaughter of the U.S. President, Naomi Biden, recently made headlines when she clapped back at a Fox News host for an inappropriate comment made towards her grandfather. Heads turned when she made her voice heard. The full discourse is available here.
Last in our roundup, a senior government attorney has caused a stir by switching roles from upholding the law to breaking it, pleading guilty to a child pornography charge. The attorney now stares down the prospect of prison time. The details about this case can be viewed here.