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U.S. Senate Confirms Hamilton for 7th Circuit Slot
Voting 59 to 39, the U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed David Hamilton's nomination to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Hamilton nomination stalled for five months amid criticism from Republican lawmakers about Hamilton's pro bono work for the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
From the National Law Journal.
New Trial Ordered for Man in 1992 Lakeview Slaying
The Illinois Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Salvador Ortiz for a 1992 gang-related Lakeview slaying that drew attention after Ortiz's mother, who became a community activist and advocate for her son's case, died in police custody in 2004 after being arrested on drug charges.
From the Chicago Tribune.
NU Law Dean Adjusts 'Super Lawyers' Rankings to Reflect Law School Size
A new ranking of law schools by the Super Lawyers magazine admittedly didn't take into account the number of graduates. And class size does matter, according to Northwestern University School of Law Dean David Van Zandt.
From the ABA Journal.
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