Supreme Court Teleconference Makes History. Is Video Next?
The U.S. Supreme Court livestreamed audio of its oral arguments for the first time ever last week, reigniting the debate over whether the justices should allow video in the courtroom. https://www.law360.com/articles/1271816
Law360's Pro Say podcast breaks down what the COVID-19 outbreak means for lawyers and their clients. http://ow.ly/M54D50yHTTd
Maria's testimony against her abusive partner led to an arrest and qualified her for a U visa. But she had to wait years for protection from deportation, and she could wait more than a decade longer for the actual visa. https://www.law360.com/articles/1250541
What is the future of law?
Law firm leaders talk about how to prepare for a future where technology and a new generation of talent and competitors will change the way attorneys work. https://www.law360.com/articles/1242100
Employers' well-intentioned precautionary steps to deal with the new coronavirus could leave businesses on shaky legal ground with their employees. http://ow.ly/cDQt50yjvlO
As the coronavirus ravages central China, employers are beginning to consider steps to ensure their workplaces remain safe. But there is a delicate balance to strike. Law360's Pro Say podcast looks at the possible legal issues related to the virus. http://ow.ly/vpKr50yirfS
News of hush money payments eventually led to the downfall of President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen. The Wall Street Journal's Joe Palazzolo, who broke that story, joined Law360's Pro Say podcast to discuss Trump's "fixers." http://ow.ly/kCBS50ycbLM
In honor of the Grammy Awards, Law360's Pro Say podcast takes a look at the best songs involving the law. http://ow.ly/aWV950y7gtH
What is an impeachment trial supposed to look like? How have they been arranged in the past? Norm Ornstein, a congressional expert and scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, joined Law360's Pro Say podcast to break it all down. http://ow.ly/Tgxu50xVofH
It's no secret that many cannabis companies have had trouble getting a bank account. Law360's Legalization podcast explains just why that is — and the lengths some businesses are going to get away from cash. http://ow.ly/L6FT50xvAzG
A single sentence in the U.S. tax code targets marijuana businesses and saddles them with a crushing tax burden. Law360's Legalization podcast looks at how a relic of the war on drugs is making it hard for cannabis entrepreneurs to get off the ground. http://ow.ly/p8w550xpIQz
Lawyers who have been working with cannabis for a while say they have faced death threats, struggled with ethical questions and worried about criminal charges — but they can't imagine doing anything else. http://ow.ly/b2XE50xlfAy
On Law360's Legalization podcast: Cannabis companies are trying to prepare for federal legalization by protecting their brands, but the competition and regulations mean it requires a lot of ingenuity. http://ow.ly/Ezbw50xilLx
Many of the savviest cannabis companies are looking for ways to protect their brands as part of a strategy built on the belief that federal prohibition will end and companies that had previously avoided marijuana will flood the market. http://ow.ly/5NLn50xf7TU
Law360's Legalization podcast looks at California's efforts to control the booming cannabis industry — and why some business owners say it's pushing them to stay illegal. http://ow.ly/SKAm50xb5Hi
Law360 showcases some highlights from Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Leo E. Strine Jr.'s tenure of the First State's highest bench from 2014 until his official retirement this week. http://ow.ly/1Ls450x8Sed
Judges, The Campaign Trail And The Problems That Follow
A former Pennsylvania Supreme Court chief justice and a seasoned appellate attorney weigh in on the propriety of political rhetoric and how attorneys can use their knowledge of a judge's leanings to build a winning case. http://ow.ly/98RP50x61d8
In Their Own Words: Amir Ghavi
"I found that the subsequent questions kept drawing back to my ethnicity." For Law360's Diversity Snapshot, Amir Ghavi of Fried Frank talked about an interview that focused more on his ethnicity than his qualifications. See more stories: http://ow.ly/1ltW50uXOPV
In Their Own Words: Paulette Brown
"What happens frequently is that I am rendered invisible." For Law360's Diversity Snapshot, Locke Lord partner and former American Bar Association President Paulette Brown talked about not being acknowledged. See more stories: http://ow.ly/mdh450uXKkM
In Their Own Words: Duvol Thompson
"Even just entering the court, I was challenged because of who I am." For Law360's Diversity Snapshot, Duvol Thompson of Holland & Knight discussed a recurring instance of different treatment at court. See more stories: http://ow.ly/h7A150uXAXH
In Their Own Words: Carmita Alonso
"In law school, I learned to hold my own, to embrace my unique qualities and own my ambition." Carmita Alonso of @fragomen talked about owning her identity and her first interactions with other attorneys. See more stories: http://ow.ly/cz2q50uWSDo
In Their Own Words: Janene Jackson
"'You're just here because you're an African American and your client wants an African American to talk to an African American tenant association.'" For Law360's Diversity Snapshot, Janene Jackson of Holland & Knight shared a time when her race unexpectedly came into play during the course of her work. See more stories: http://ow.ly/LCxW50uWO3i
In Their Own Words: Chul Pak
"That was a very shocking instance for me as a young attorney, to see that my race and the way I looked really did stand out in this profession." For Law360's Diversity Snapshot, Chul Pak of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati shared a run-in with a partner that floored him early in his law career. See more stories: http://ow.ly/yjA350uWElU
In Their Own Words: Yosbel Ibarra
"I remember folks within the Hispanic community in law school judging me because of my background." Yosbel Ibarra of @GT_Law talked to Law360 about growing up as a Cuban American from Miami. Find more from our Diversity Snapshot here: https://www.law360.com/articles/1171482
In Their Own Words: Isha Atassi
"My identity and my religion unexpectedly came into the workplace about two years ago with the travel ban." Isha Atassi of Fragomen talked to Law360 about how she was personally able to connect with and guide clients during a challenging time.
In Their Own Words: Tanisha James
"Someone that looks like me was not the kind of person that they envisioned as being the typical antitrust associate." Tanisha James of Cooley LLP talked to Law360 about forging her path to her desired career.
In a Law360 original video, two BigLaw attorneys reflect on being mothers while trying to make partner. Our latest Glass Ceiling Report, which surveys law firms on the demographics of their U.S. lawyer workforce, again shows marginal gains for women reaching the highest ranks in private practice.
Should the census be used to ask U.S. residents about their citizenship status? That's the question SCOTUS will be tackling today. Check out Law360's breakdown to learn more about the case:
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