miscellany

White House Nominates D.C. Superior Court Special Counsel to the Bench

March 21, 2012 22:06

Rainey Ransom Brandt, a longtime special counsel to the chief judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court, was nominated today by President Barack Obama for a judgeship on that court. Brandt is special counsel to Superior Court Chief Judge...Rainey Ransom Brandt, a longtime special counsel to...

Liability Fight Continues in $30M Wrongful Death Case

March 21, 2012 18:47

Nearly eight years after a steam explosion in downtown Washington killed two men, several parties who were sued in connection with the blast continue to point the finger at one another - and at one of the victims - over...Nearly eight years after a steam explosion in downtown Washington killed two...

Lawyers' Committee Bake-Off Raises Thousands for D.C. Schools

March 21, 2012 16:34

When cooking for a panel of professional chefs, one thing is certain: there's a good chance they will be able to taste it if any packaged, pre-made ingredients are used — and they won't be thrilled. Such was the downfall...When cooking for a panel of professional chefs, one thing is certain:...

What Research Skills Do Lawyers Need?

Mary Whisner
March 20, 2012 18:37

The American Association of Law Libraries is currently conducting a survey of legal practitioners to identify the current and future research skills that law school graduates need to succeed in legal practice. This information will help law schools determine how to develop their curriculum to meet...

D.C. Judge Weighs Constitutional Challenge to 'Post and Forfeit'

March 20, 2012 18:27

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson heard arguments today about whether a legal challenge to a controversial post-arrest procedure in the District of Columbia known as "post and forfeit" should survive a motion to dismiss. Under "post and forfeit," a...U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson...