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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell = Can’t Recruit, Can’t Retain Updated: by

Yesterday, we discussed some of the evidence presented at trial in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America et al., a case heard in the United States District Court Central District of California by Judge Virginia A. Phillips. Today, we continue with the court's analysis and conclusion. Analysis of…

Federal Judge Suspends Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Updated: by

On Wednesday, U.S District Court Judge Virginia Phillips issued a permanent injunction against enforcement of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) law. The injunction was issued pursuant to a claim brought by the Log Cabin Republicans, an LGBT Republican organization. The Court's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (per…

Library of Congress Online Archives – Centuries of Primary & Secondary Source Legal Materials Updated: by

Most of us are probably familiar with The Library of Congress THOMAS web site – a terrific resource where you can find a wealth of federal legislative information dating back to the 104th Congress. While THOMAS is a great place to find current legislative resources, the Library of Congress (LOC) also…

More Rights for Corporations? On the Docket: AT&T v. FCC Updated: by

Last term, the buzz was all about Citizens United, which found that corporations are entitled to First Amendment free speech protection.  This term, the Court has the opportunity to extend even more rights to corporations in AT&T vs. FCC, as AT&T seeks protection from unwarranted privacy violations under the Freedom of…

App of the Week: PocketJustice puts the Supreme Court in Your Pocket Updated: by

Today, the Justia Law, Technology & Legal Marketing Blog will begin a new series of articles focused on useful legal-related smartphone applications.  As my colleagues have mentioned, the United States Supreme Court is back in session this week, and as such it seems fitting to begin our App of the Week…

US Supreme Court – Helpful Online Resources Updated: by

By onecle. The 2010-2011 term of the U.S. Supreme Court begins this week.  Below are some our favorite (and free!) online Supreme Court resources which can help you track cases, find opinions, locate news, analysis and other resources such as briefs and recordings of oral arguments. United States Supreme Court…

US Supreme Court to Hear Military Funeral Protest Case Updated: by

Credit: Westboro Baptist Church The first Monday in October marks the opening of the 2010 term for the United States Supreme Court. During this week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a number of cases, including one that examines the boundaries of the First Amendment. In Snyder v.…