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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to CFPB, Says Funding Structure Constitutional
In a 7-2 ruling, the court held that the Dodd-Frank Act did not violate the Constitution by funding the consumer finance watchdog through the Federal Reserve rather than through the annual congressional appropriations process.Commentary: Fighting for Liberty and Justice for All
It's important the legal community stay aware and up to date on this issue. We can all agree that both sides of the courtroom need to have equal access to resources for justice to truly be carried out. Without proper and quality indigent defense, more victims suffer at the hands of our criminal defense system.The Marble Palace Blog: AI Meets 'Brown v. Board'
Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision "Brown v. Board of Education." To celebrate the day, AI groups have gathered to bring new life to learning about the case.People in the News—May 16, 2024—Fitzpatrick Lentz
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba welcomed David M. Steckel to its employment law and labor relations group.View more book results for the query "*"
Repealing Fault Grounds for Divorce Would Have Little Effect on NY Matrimonial Law
Joel R. Brandes responds to two recent columns that discuss repealing the fault grounds for divorce, arguing that removing them would have little effect on the practice of matrimonial law in New York.Vote for Judge on May 21: Candidates Challenged in Georgia's Notable Contests
Learn the latest updates on candidate challenges launched in appellate, superior and state court judicial races that are set to be decided by voters in the May 21 nonpartisan primary election.Recent Retail Industry Bankruptcy Cases
This issue of the Bankruptcy Update focuses on the recent retail industry bankruptcy cases of 99 Cents Only, Express and JOANN.Public, Private, Non-Profit Organizations: Three Pillars of Communities
A discussion of the successful collaborations between private enterprises, local non-profits and government agencies and how these three pillars can work to create flourishing communities. In addition to exploring successful NY-based collaborations including The Central Park Conservancy, the Friends of the High Line, the article also cites failed collaborations and their potentially harmful aftermath.New Rule Permits Attorney Planning to Replace Preliminary Conferences
Procedures for obtaining a Preliminary Conference Order have been amended to permit lawyers to avoid the conference altogether if they meet certain criteria. Attorney Richard Schager, chair of the working groups at NYCBA and NYSBA that developed the amendments to §202.12, discusses the changes, including what prompted the proposal and what changes were made to the initial proposal in order to accommodate public comments.