Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (via screengrab) Appearing to respond directly to GOP characterizations of her as a radical, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed strong support for the role of law enforcement during her confirmation hearings Wednesday. She reflected upon her family members’ experiences as police officers as an ongoing reminder of the importance… Read More »
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The last two times that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson went through the Senate confirmation process, one part of her résumé drew particular scrutiny from Republicans: her work as a federal public defender. “I have questions about your views on the rights of detainees, and that in turn causes some concern about how you will handle… Read More »
Oregon police will soon be unable to pull over motorists solely because they have a burnt out headlight, tail light or brake light, in a bill advocates say will cut down on frivolous stops of people of color. Senate Bill 1510, passed out of the Oregon House on a 34-24 vote after lengthy debate Thursday.… Read More »
Law firm, Walker Morris, has appointed three new senior associates to its Banking & Finance Team this month. Ashley Neville, Isabel Clough and Georgina Davis join the Banking & Finance Litigation Team following partner Rob Payne’s appointment in late 2021. Having practiced exclusively in the financial services disputes field for over 20 years, Payne has… Read More »