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Voluntary standards not the same as mandatory lawWashington Post (blog)Both "standards" which the institution applies to itself (no censorship, free speech) and "laws" which bind the institution (protecting privacy, …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Washington Post SF law firm Orrick bolsters DC office by hiring former Justice attorneyWashington Post( Photo by Jeffrey MacMillan ) (Jeffrey Macmillan – Jeffrey Macmillan For Washington Post) By Amanda Becker The San Francisco law firm Orrick, … View full post on law – Google News

New law firm, Redgrave LLP, to focus on technology and information issuesWashington PostA new law firm opened its doors in the District last week that will specialize in the intersection of technology, information and the law. … View full post on law – Google News

Washington Post Rhee's appearance at DC Mayor Fenty's rally shows disregard for lawWashington PostMaybe that "private citizen" ruse puts her in compliance with the letter of the law, but she sure comes off as showing an arrogant disregard for the spirit …and more » View full post on law – Google News

GlobalVisas Making Sense of the Arizona SB 1070 LawsuitsThe Washington IndependentArizona faces seven legal challenges to its SB immigration law — which is part of why the state needs the $3.6 million in …Ariz. immigration law's legal costs could top $1 millionUSA TodayWyoming Man Donates $1.5M to Defend Arizona Immigration Law in CourtFOXNewsJob Eligibility Key [...]

Ex-Legal aid official admits theftWashington Post (blog)A former financial officer for the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau admitted in court that he stole more than $1 million from the nonprofit organization, … View full post on legal – Google News

KATU Feds sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probeWashington PostAs the controversial law kicks in, residents and law enforcement officials struggle to make sense of the situation in the town of Benson, Ariz. …Gov. candidates in 20 states endorse anti-immigration lawsPoliticoDonations to defend Ariz. immigration law top $2MThe Associated PressArizona's Anti-Immigration Firebrands: Fueled by Out-of-StatersTIMELas [...]

FOXNews Donations to defend Ariz. immigration law top $2MWashington PostJan Brewer's office says Arizona has received more than $2 million in donations to help pay for the legal defense of the state's controversial law targeting …As State Immigration Legislation Spreads, Ariz. Says Judge Misconstrued Law in …Law.comState Dept Referring Arizona's Immigration Law to UN is [...]

Legal group seeks to force Calif to defend Prop 8Washington PostAP SAN FRANCISCO — A conservative legal group is trying to force Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to defend … View full post on legal – Google News

New York Times (blog) Majority of GOP thinks Obama wants to impose Islamic Law?Washington Post (blog)The bottom line, though, is that Americans don't have a very good understanding of what Islamic law is. As several writers have pointed out since the …Newsweek Poll: Republicans Think Obama 'Probably' Wants To Impose Islamic LawTPMDC (blog)52% of GOP [...]