I have a lot of respect for judges, in general. I mean, the reason I got into this business was a juvenile court judge in Ohio. He was a fair and eager participant in the lives of the children who ...
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A sense of redemption, even outright glee, surely abounds among lawyers who defend against shareholder suits and their corporate clients. Ticker tape parades dance in their heads; champagne corks pop in rhythmic chaos. Justice reigns. Victory is theirs in the ...
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Read More »Stealth rules war pits lawyers versus companies
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When Congress passed an overhaul of federal college aid recently, Democratic leaders crowed that the legislation was like the GI bill, which guaranteed free education for soldiers returning from World War II. Bronx cheer. Sorry, it’s not even close. The ...
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Read More »Why the cost of college won’t drop anytime soon
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