In the opinion, Kennedy writes that 5th Circuit ?did not hold the University to the demanding burden of strict scrutiny articulated? as required for race-based admissions in previous court decisions, including the 2003 Grutter v. Bollinger.

The firm will not close any offices, says Robert Lennon, head of business development at Weil, Gotshal & Manges.

Quick work by Austin lawyer/lobbyist Steve Bresnen in the waning days of the 83rd regular legislative session resolved concerns family court judges had about a recent high court ruling they believe alters payment of attorney fees after entry of a divorce decree.

Oral argument is a “is a relative small and relatively unimportant part of what we do” when compared to reading the briefing in a case, said Alito. Besides, it’s tough to ask a question at oral argument, which is akin to “trying to grab an item that’s on sale at Walmart after Thanksgiving.”

Jury sides with company that fired worker post-pregnancy. Doctor avoids liability in informed-consent suit. No award for couple claiming back and neck injuries. Crash didn’t cause breast implant rupture, jury finds. Plaintiffs awarded $5,293 for back and neck injuries.