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The most important SCOTUS decision in our lifetime?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Naomi

Jeffrey Toobin wrote a great Comment in the January 1, 2013 New Yorker. A model of journalistic and legal clarity, it discusses the case called Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder. This case, as Toobin suggests in his title, “Casting Votes,” … Continue reading →

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Employment law: who can sue whom and for what?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Naomi

A short, solid piece from the National Law Review, on how President Obama will continue focus in his second term on enforcement of employment laws, and pay equity. I especially noticed the last sentence.  

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The NYPD is costing NYC $millions in lawsuit settlements

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Naomi

The Daily News article “Lawsuit City,” by Tina Moore, begins: The number of lawsuits against the NYPD jumped by 10% in the 2011 fiscal year, with cases involving alleged misconduct leading the way, a new report revealed. The piece goes … Continue reading →

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