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There are two main reasons that an associate doesn’t have enough work to do: (1) they are being frozen out and should be looking for another job or (2) client demand is down. The latter is the more prevalent scenario by a mile. And nothing about it is on the associate to rectify.        

Melissa Weiner, who resigned Oct. 18, said she supports academic freedom, but the school is also responsible for “molding vulnerable minds and fostering a safe environment for that expression.”        

The agency unleashed a $10 million civil fine in one recent case, and went after a private company for the first time in another.        

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An increasing number of law firms are questioning whether senior associates and partners are the best people to train associates on foundational skills.        

“This is a fascinating and really fun field,” said former clerk Travis Lenkner.        

Larry Cunningham, Charleston Law’s provost and dean, said that there are many benefits to students, faculty, alumni and the community of a nonprofit law school in Charleston.        

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling invalidating affirmative action in higher education seems to have made some law school leaders skittish about discussing diversity efforts.        

“ADR is becoming more vibrant,” said Abbey Kaplan, leader of the new practice group. “The future of big-time trials for the younger lawyers is limited because most people now would prefer getting their cases resolved before trial. It’s as simple as that.”        

“The serious nature of the conflict of interest in this case, if unaddressed, would cause irreparable harm to Plaintiff while undermining the fairness and integrity of these proceedings,” the court wrote.