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A group of Catholic charities do not qualify for an exemption to the state’s unemployment compensation act because their activities are not primarily religious, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals has ruled.
* Proskauer sues its former COO claiming trade secret theft. I guess he stole the magical "real law" that the firm offers its clients. [American Lawyer] * Bed Bath & Beyond brings in new chief legal officer who likely looks nice out of the box but will inexplicably stop working in six months. [Corporate Counsel] * CNN profiles "little-known lawyer" and it's Doug Letter. Apparently CNN's new management assumes its audience doesn't get out much. [CNN] * Prosecutors seek 6 year sentence for Varsity Blues ringleader. But if it comes time to pick a prison, he ...
From statehouses to the Supreme Court, LGBTQ rights were under steady attack by Christian nationalists this year.
Congress must take its rightful role in interpreting and upholding the constitution
Although the population of the United States is less religious than it ever has been, those holding positions of power still overwhelmingly affiliate with religions. This tension between the public and their representatives has culminated in two Supreme Court decisions this cycle.