In 2019, a stark warning was issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): automation technology advancements expected within the subsequent 15 to 20 years would fully eliminate 14% of the world’s jobs and substantially alter another 32%. The gravity of these projections lay in the fact that they would have had a…
Pro se representation, or the act of handling a case oneself without a lawyer, reveals a common reality of individuals navigating through the legal system. This occurrence seems to be more prevalent than many attorneys realize. This phenomenon is not restricted to just any specific type of case. For instance, the percentage of civil cases…
In a continued evolution of its testing policy, the Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has granted permission to 32 law schools to use the JD-Next examination in place of the conventional Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for admission…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently outlined its top priorities through its Strategic Plan for the period between 2022 and 2026 as reported in an article on JD Supra. As legal professionals servicing some of the world’s biggest corporations and law firms, it is paramount to pay keen attention to these new…
Season 45 of the popular reality series Survivor returned to our screens last week, revealing some fascinating contestants among its ranks – including three lawyers. Julie Alley, an estate attorney who went to law school at 40 years old, Katurah Topps, a Georgetown University Law Center graduate and a civil rights attorney at the NAACP…
Legal professionals find themselves in an increasingly complex business and privacy landscape, wrestling with shifting compliance procedures, evolving risk management practices, information governance changes, and new eDiscovery challenges. More than ever, it is critical for organizations to understand and adeptly navigate this intricate synergy, as improper data management can result in significant repercussions, both legally…
In a recent development, Democrats have called on Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from a case being handled by Koch attorneys, highlighting their belief in the Justice’s possible bias. A closer inspection of the situation can be found here. Separately, adjustments are taking place with regard to trial practice methods due to the need to…
UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to intervene in the escalating women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan. In a compelling speech to the council, Bahous highlighted the severe deterioration of women’s rights in the country under Taliban rule. Bahous proposed three recommendations for the UNSC consideration: organizing a meeting devoted…
New York has taken a significant step towards protecting student privacy by banning the use of facial recognition technology in schools, according to the state’s Commissioner of Education, Betty Rosa, who issued the order this past Wednesday. A detailed account of the prohibition is available via the official New York State Education Department website. The…
The Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar issued a notice and call for comment regarding its Standard 208 proposal, encompassing Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression in law schools. This move took place in August, with the comment period concluding on September 29. Surprisingly, a…
The University of Maryland’s Francis King Carey School of Law has unveiled a new initiative centred on racial justice, according to a recent announcement made by the law school. Located in Baltimore, the center’s primary focus will be education, research and advocacy on issues related to racial justice. The racial justice center will be helmed…
The issue of hazing in American universities, clubs, and organizations has been under intense scrutiny for years. National studies of student hazing have revealed that over half of college students involved with clubs, teams, or other organizations encounter such incidents. Yet shockingly, less than 10% of these students recognize or define their experiences as acts…
In an effort to bolster safety in the workplace, recent legislative revisions mandate the enforcement of The Public Employer Workplace Violence Prevention Act (The Act). This legislation, which requires public employers to implement effective workplace violence prevention policies, has now been expanded to encompass school districts and BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services). As per…
On September 21, India officially labeled Canada as an international haven for terrorism, accusing it of being a “sanctuary harbouring terrorists, extremists, and organized criminal elements,” as stated by the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Further underscoring the severity of the matter, the MEA released an advisory on September 20, directed at…
On September 12, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its official policy manual chapters concerning employment-based first-preference (EB-1) immigrant petitions. The update specifically pertains to classifications in the Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor and Researcher categories. Typically, the EB-1 category is reserved for individuals with exceptional talents in business,…
The “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal continues to reverberate within the legal profession and higher education alike, more than four years after it initially surfaced. Notorious for laying bare the extent of corruption and privilege within leading institutions, it led to over 50 guilty pleas and presented a mixed bag of outcomes at the trial…
The practice of cold calling law students, an age-old method often deployed within the walls of law schools, has once again sparked a lively debate. Several scholars hold the method in high regard, despite vague reasons to back up their views. Others deem the practice as an antiquated relic of a bygone time that adds…
In a split decision, the Ninth Circuit court has ruled that Universities can be held liable under Title IX for off-campus assaults. The ruling overturns a previous panel decision. The significance of this ruling is highlighted by Alexandra Brodsky, a staff attorney at Public Justice in Washington D.C., who argued the case before the en…
In a recent podcast titled International Tax Strategies and Forms, Janathan Allen delves into the complexities of US tax regulations for taxpayers with offshore interests. Similarly, the podcast also serves valuable insights for non-US residents or expatriates with ties to the US economy. Allen begins the podcast with an intriguing statement that highlights the general…
As legal professionals, we are privy to the various intricacies of law application in domains spanning from business transactions to civil rights. Recently, there is an important issue gaining prominence that sets a juncture between education, civil rights, and public financing. This concerns the protection of LGBT students against school voucher discrimination. For context, over…
In an unexpected turn of events announced on August 1, the two major national credit union trade associations — the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) — have revealed plans to amalgamate and form a fresh organization known as America’s Credit Unions. This development aims to combine…
In an ongoing legal narrative, the Fourth Circuit has uphelddismissals involving two Title IX cases in the face of allegations of due process violations. The court continues to sidestep a crucial constitutional question: whether or not university students have a constitutionally protected interest in their continued enrollment in higher education. Despite acknowledging this uncharted territory,…
The waning attention on the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal of 2019 is only a quiet aftershock of the initial tremors that shook the foundations of elite education institutions and stardom. The saga started on March 12, 2019, with charges pronounced against Hollywood celebrities and corporate kingpins, accused of leveraging their wealth to map unmerited…
The Department of Education (DOE) is set to issue two major amendments to Title IX regulations, changes that will potentially impact educational institutions, particularly colleges, universities, and public K-12 schools. The amendments are expected to be issued in the coming month, amidst ongoing academic sessions, thus posing challenges for these institutions. One rule focuses on…
Industry professionals will be interested in an upcoming educational opportunity. Adams and Reese Partner Margaret Myers will lead a complimentary, one-hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar that discusses Workplace Accommodations and Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers. This webinar, scheduled for October 5th, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT, comes in anticipation of…