How Nixon used a law firm stint to resurrect his political career and win the presidency (podcast)

Business Law

After losing both the 1960 presidential election and the 1962 California governor’s race, Richard Milhous Nixon vowed at a press conference: “You won’t have Nixon…

Manafort trial to begin; prosecutors have identified 500 potential exhibits and 35 witnesses

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President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, goes on trial Tuesday in Alexandria, Virginia, on charges of tax evasion, bank fraud and failure...

While number of lawyer jobs have been decreasing, law school applications are up 8%

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Law school applications have increased by 8 percent, and some schools are reportedly concerned about over over-enrollment. “Because the demand was…

Lawyers in Serbia strike after one who defended Milosevic is shot and killed

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A weeklong lawyer strike is underway in Serbia after a lawyer who defended former president Slobodan Milosevic was shot and killed Saturday in the capital…

Supreme Court refuses stay in youths’ climate change suit, while offering advice to trial court

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay a lawsuit filed on behalf of 21 youths who claim a right to a climate capable…

9th Circuit permits lawsuit by Trump supporters over California rally violence to go forward

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The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that supporters of President Donald Trump may continue a lawsuit alleging police intentionally…