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The Hidden Life of Law School Adjuncts: Teaching Temps, Indispensable Instructors, Underappreciated Cash Cows, or Something Else?

That's the title of a new piece that Markus Funk,* Andrew S. Boutros,** and I*** have forthcoming in the Texas Law Review Online Edition. You can read it in PDF, or below; we still have plenty of time to edit it, so we'd love to see any corrections or suggestions.…

Reason

Frankie Lucas, the best boxer you’ve never heard of, now has his own play

‘Going for Gold’ is a south-London fairytale about a Commonwealth champion who was long denied his shot

The Independent UK

Mark Story: Cotton Nash, once a Kentucky basketball ‘rock star,’ dies at age 80

Charles Francis “Cotton” Nash, one of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball’s all-time greats, died early Tuesday. He was 80.

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NBA World Reacts As Nuggets Edge LeBron James, Lakers to Reach First Finals

Denver's victory was almost a half-century in the making.

Sports Illustrated

Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years

The Independent UK

Banks unveil new weapon to ‘freeze’ scam payments

Australia's banks have joined forces to unveil a new weapon to help save victims from transferring their money to scammers.

The New Daily

Banks unveil new weapon to fight scams, but consumer group says customers remain exposed

Australia's under-pressure banks unveil a new tool to combat scam transactions, but consumer groups say they're still not doing enough to deal with an escalating problem.

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SAFE Banking Act Finds Support as Senate Hearings Begin: This Week in Cannabis Investing

The Senate this week began its first-ever hearings on the SAFE Banking Act, with the cannabis legislation finding support from the ABA.

Kiplinger

On this day: Pitino hired; DJ retired; 1965 NBA draft; 1968 expansion draft

On this day, Rick Pitino was hired as head coach and team president of the Boston Celtics, Dennis Johnson retired, and 3 Cs were taken in the '68 expansion draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group

New Column in ABA Journal: "Law schools face an inflection point with diversity, equity and inclusion"

"Universities and faculties in particular should take decisive action to prevent future Steinbachs and Eldiks from subverting the core principles of academic inquiry."

Reason

Financial pain not over by any stretch as fears mount

Financial stress levels are low but an unexpected expense can easily push borrowers over the edge, Australian Banking Association head Anna Bligh says.

AAP

New Essay in the ABA Journal: The ABA needs ideological diversity to ensure its future

"If the ABA does not arrest its progressive lurch, the organization risks its own obsolescence."

Reason

Big banks urged to repay scam victims as ASIC report slams inconsistent approach to losses

The big banks are under growing pressure to do more to prevent scams and repay victims after a report by the corporate regulator found they only compensate a tiny number of customers.

ABC News

Spencer Haywood: the NBA star who opened the door for generations of prodigies

The basketball legend whose legal case improved the landscape for generations of young stars may finally be getting his due in history with a forthcoming biopic

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Delta-8 Restricted in Kentucky: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Kentucky lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill to regulate Delta-8 THC, a psychoactive cannabinoid.

Reason

New Law School "Mismatch" Data from UCLA Lawprof Richard Sander

Not surprisingly, low LSAT scores are strongly correlated with low bar passage rates.

Reason

Rampant Plea Bargaining Is a Raw Deal for Defendants

A new report details how plea bargaining can hurt defendants and warps the justice system.

Tribune News Service

Texas leads in Pro Football Hall of Famers, but how does state compare in other sports?

DALLAS — No state has more native-born players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame than the state of Texas. Zach Thomas’ recent election will add to the number of Texans enshrined in Canton, Ohio.

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The Guardian - US

The history of the slam dunk: from outlawed move to beloved highlight

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has become an institution in modern basketball. But for years dunks were outlawed in college and high school games

ABC News

Australian Brumby Alliance loses Supreme Court case to stop culling in Victoria's Alpine National Park

The Australian Brumby Alliance says a Supreme Court decision allowing the culling of wild horses will deny the animals a chance to be rehomed. But Parks Victoria says it has an obligation to control invasive species.

Daily Mirror

Kris Jenner blasted for giving Kim Kardashian 'worst advice' on Kanye's erratic behaviour

Kim Kardashian's fans have lashed out at her momager Kris Jenner after old footage resurfaced of her giving badly thought out advice over Kanye West's erratic behaviour

The Guardian - AU

Australian banks should reimburse scam victims, ACCC and consumer advocates say

‘Glaring lack of regulations’ means Australia is a ‘wild, wild west’, Consumer Action Law Centre policy officer says

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jason Kidd on growing up around Bill Russell in Oakland, California

An underrated hotbed for NBA basketball that gave us the 11-time champ, Jason Kidd had a front row seat.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: The legal profession lacks diversity, and the LSAT makes matters worse

Law schools are the gateways to a legal profession that lacks diversity by race, ethnicity, gender, disability and more. An important step to creating a more diverse legal profession is to change law schools’ admission policies.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Jerseys: Picking the Best, Worst and Most Underrated Uniforms

Which is the best jersey of all time? Which is the worst?

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