Lawyers of Distinction News

On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Airlines for America filed suit on behalf of more than four different major airlines against the state of Washington over the states new paid sick leave laws. The airlines include: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Jet…

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, based in Cincinnati, recently affirmed a decision of a lower court that Ohio’s lethal injection method is constitutional. The decision is based on two death row inmates, Alva Campbell and…

One of the more serious issues law school students neglect to deal with throughout their time in law school is their mental health. For many students, transitioning into a 1L law student is very overwhelming. From reading cases, making case…

A recent study from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) shows that the total number of law school applications through mid January 2018 is up over 10% in comparison to this time last year. This report goes against the trend…

The United States Supreme Court will review the conviction of Robert McCoy, who was recently sentenced to death by the Louisiana Supreme Court. McCoy, was charged with the murder of the son, father, and step mother of his estranged wife.…

A topic that is becoming increasingly popular across the United States is whether convicted felons should be allowed to receive a law license. Over the past decade, the acceptance of convicted felons becoming a licensed attorney is increasing. Since the…

Twenty-two state attorney generals have joined together in a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its decision to repeal net neutrality. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, January, 16, 2018 and is now in petition for review…

We don’t have to tell you that the law is a demanding business. The hours are long, the work is intense, and the demands on your intelligence are great. You often have to deal with human conflict. But you are…