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December 27 2011

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Should Lawyers Be Scared of Social Media?

posted by Allie

  Beware of social media!  Bar association programs, professional development teams, CLE courses, and even law school classes practically scream this warning anytime the words Twitter or Facebook are used.  The legal field is terrified of social media and all the negative ramifications that could possibly occur.  However, has this fear of all things web-related actually hindered lawyers’ abilities to advertise, market, and network? The … continue

December 26 2011

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Tebowing: First Amendment?

posted by Mac

A couple weeks ago, brothers Tyler and Connor Carroll of Riverhead HS (NY) and classmates Jordan Fulcoly and Wayne Drexel were given one-day suspensions for kneeling and bowing their heads like Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow does when he scores a touchdown. Administrators said the weeklong “Tebowing” craze was a distraction and a hallway hazard after dozens of classmates followed their lead... making students late … continue

December 18 2011

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SCOTUS Will Have Big Impact on Immigration Debate

posted by Allie

The upcoming United States Supreme Court session was already shaping up to be a newsmaker for the 2012 presidential election, and now the Court has added another big case to its docket.  The Supreme Court recently announced it will hear another highly publicized case during 2012—it will consider the controversial Arizona immigration law.   While the SCOTUS will hear only portions of the Arizona law, which … continue

December 15 2011

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Christmas Break- What Should You Be Doing?

posted by Christy

Whew! You are either almost done or finally finished with finals you don't have to worry about telling your parents about your grades for at least a month. So what now? Christmas break is one of the greatest times for a law student. You get to make up for lost time with your friends and family. You don't have to read one page in a … continue

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