ABA opposes health reform bill, warns of burden shift to states that could lead to rationed care
The ABA on Monday expressed opposition to a Senate bill to partly repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act in a letter that focuses on…
Former US Rep. Anthony Weiner sentenced to 21 months for sexting teen
Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to allegations that he sexted a 15-year-old girl.
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California lawmakers approve bill requiring presidential candidates to release tax returns
Presidential candidates who want to appear on the California ballot would have to release their tax returns if a bill passed earlier this month is…
Jared Kushner used a private email account for White House business, his lawyer says
Jared Kushner’s lawyer has confirmed that President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser sometimes used a private email account for White House business, though the…
Drowning in debt? Here are some potential lifelines (podcast)
Six-figure student loans can be a terrifying burden, and one of the top challenges for many law grads. But even if you’ve fallen in arrears,…
When a mental health emergency lands you in jail
Early last year, two suicidal patients showed up at a hospital emergency room in Pierre, South Dakota, seeking help. Although the incidents happened weeks apart,…
North Korea, Venezuela among three countries added to new, more tailored travel ban
The Trump administration on Sunday night announced restrictions on nationals from three additional countries, including North Korea, along with those from five out of six…
LexisNexis Expands Lexis Practice Advisor with Launch of Two New Offerings
NEW YORK — LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced the launch of two new offerings within the company’s online practical guidance solution Lexis Practice Advisor®, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation and Pennsylvania Practice. These new modules join a growing collection of Lexis Practice Advisor resources that provide deep and specialized expertise such as practice notes, annotated forms and checklists—all designed to help lawyers more confidently advise clients, negotiate and draft effective documents for a specific area of practice or jurisdiction while decreasing time spent on routine tasks.
Department of Ed revokes ‘Dear Colleague’ guidelines for campus sex assault investigations
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday announced that it will engage in rulemaking regarding schools’ Title IX responsibilities involving campus sexual misconduct complaints, and…