A new brief from the Brookings Institution think tank highlights a unique and time-limited source of funding for community-based investments to combat violent crime through non-carceral interventions: The American Rescue Plan’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) funds. Noting that that most gun violence “is spatially concentrated — disproportionately occurring within a select set of … Read more
After attending the 2019 Clio Cloud Conference, I wrote a post describing the experience as like “a cult of innovation.” I meant that in the most-positive sense possible. “Within the context of a profession known for its resistance to change,” I wrote, “having 2,000 people together at one time who share a great devotion to … Read more
Below is a list of my upcoming speaking engagements for the Fall 2022 semester. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public – and in person. Unless otherwise noted, the event times are those in the time zone where the event is being held. I will add additional events and information … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department wants to retry a Florida nursing home operator who had his 20-year fraud sentence commuted by former President Donald Trump, setting up a novel legal clash over presidential clemency power. Philip Esformes operated a network of nursing homes in the Miami area and was convicted on 20 federal counts in a … Read more
Like many small law firm owners, Deena Buchanan found her team spending lots of their time sifting through leads for their business—valuable time that could have focused on paying clients. The Wrong Clients Were a Bottleneck At the time, Buchanan Law focused on representing employees who faced discrimination or retaliation from their employers. It’s an … Read more
Most attorneys in private practice aren’t at firms with hundreds of lawyers; they work in firms with fewer than 25. Yet reliable, detailed information on compensation for this majority of the profession is hard to come by. In order to fill the gap, Above the Law has regularly surveyed solo practitioners and small firm attorneys … Read more
Home Daily News Law firms experience downturn in profits… Law Firms Law firms experience downturn in profits in first half of 2022, new survey says By Amanda Robert August 17, 2022, 10:08 am CDT Law firms are experiencing new challenges in 2022 as their profits decreased and expenses increased, according to new data from Wells … Read more
WHAT WE’RE READING By James Romoser on Aug 17, 2022 at 10:11 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: James Romoser, The … Read more
If you’ve noticed that your full tank lasts longer in the summer than it does in the winter, you’ve already realized that cars get better gas mileage in the summer. Learn why this is and how to improve your gas mileage all year to prevent unnecessary gas station trips. How Hot Weather Affects Gas Mileage … Read more
You want to enter into the cannabis industry, and now you want to know how to get a loan to open a dispensary. The legal sale of cannabis grew to $25 billion in the US in 2021, a 40% increase from 2020. It’s a budding industry that’s only beginning to flourish: cannabis is currently fully … Read more