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Lawyer-Presidents: Reflections on the Importance of Their Mothers
U.S. presidents who were lawyers mostly had very good mothers. In turn, many of them turned out to be unusually good sons.Double Duty: Motherhood and Lawyerhood
Emotionally rewarding though motherhood may be, it brings its own set of challenges that social revolution has done little to remedy. Texas lawyer Kathleen J. Wu uses former New York Times reporter Ann Crittenden's new book as a springboard to her argument that the single best way for a woman to ensure her professional viability as a lawyer is to master her craft before starting a family.Justice Department investigating torture memo
The Justice Department is investigating whether agency lawyers improperly advised the military it could use harsh interrogation methods and concluded that President Bush's wartime authority could not be limited by domestic law or international bans on torture.DOJ and SEC's New FCPA Guidance Provides a Desktop Compliance Reference for Companies
The long wait is finally over for guidance on how U.S. law enforcement agencies will prosecute companies under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Rehnquist Marks Court Anniversary With No Clues About His Future
William H. Rehnquist was tapped to be chief justice 19 years ago today, and while conventional wisdom says his combination of age and cancer won't let him stay around for a 20th, some court watchers are not so sure. Noting that he looks better nowadays, has resumed working full time at the Court and is even making social engagements, they say that all adds up to a slim chance that he'll confound everyone and stay put. Says one Court historian: "I don't think we're going to have an announcement this term."View more book results for the query "White Case"
8th Circuit Orders New Sentence for Convicted Wal-Mart Exec
The 8th Circuit ruled Tuesday that despite his poor health and good works, former Wal-Mart executive Thomas Coughlin got off too easy after admitting to felony wire fraud and tax evasion charges. If anything, the court said, Coughlin's standing in his community made his crimes appear worse. The appellate court rejected a term for Coughlin that included only home detention and probation, and directed U.S. District Judge Robert T. Dawson in Arkansas to resentence Coughlin.Death Sentences Drop Again In 2003
For the fifth consecutive year, fewer people have been sentenced to death in the United States, according to a report released Friday by an anti-death penalty group.Trending Stories
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