The Minority Corporate Counsel Association has released a new list of rising star attorneys. Read More
Minority Corporate Counsel Association names up and coming attorneys
Category Archives: In The News
Public Defenders: Today’s Civil Rights Warriors
1963 was a landmark year in the struggle for civil rights in America. The killing of Medgar Evers and the 16th Street Church bombing served as stark reminders of the racial hatred that plagued the nation. The Birmingham Campaign and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom were illustrations of the collective power of committed individuals to confront injustice. And one of the most important Supreme Court decisions in our history, Gideon v. Wainwright. Read More
The Cochran Firm: Why Selma Still Matters
The Cochran Firm, which has offices in over 20 cities, was among the companies participating in the initiative that provided the opportunity for middle and high school students to view the movie, Selma. In addition … Read More
On The Move: Michele L. Jawando joins The Center for American Progress
Michele L. Jawando has joined The Center for American Progress as Vice President of Legal Progress, the center’s legal policy program. In the new role Mrs. Jawando will be a part of the center’s senior staff. Read More
Gun Violence Roundup: Week 1
Gun Deaths How Many People Have Been Killed by Guns Since Newtown? We’re following Slate who’s partnering with @GunDeaths for an interactive, crowdsourced tally of the toll firearms have taken. Stand Your Ground 24 States Have Sweeping … Read More
Friday Early Morning Reads
Here’s a list of some stories we bookmarked and we felt worth giving a read early this A.M. Read More
Friday Early Morning Reads
Here’s a list of some stories we bookmarked and we felt worth giving a read early this A.M. Read More
Judge Cheri Beasley appointed to the N.C. Supreme Court
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue has announced the appointment of Judge Cheri Beasely to the North Carolina Supreme Court, replacing retiring justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson. Read More
Landmark lawsuit filed against Internet gun site
The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation’s largest advocacy group committed to reform of the nation’s gun laws, and to educating the public about gun violence, has filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit targeting online gun sites. Read More
Fired Over Facebook: The Reaction
Was a Louisiana meteorologist fired over a series of posts she made on Facebook and if so was her company right to terminate her employment? She says no and thinks the company KTBS-TV is in the wrong. Read More