Justice

Marquette Law Welcomes Becca Donaldson as Full-time Faculty Member Championing Restorative Justice and Human Connection

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Milwaukee, WI — Becca Donaldson, a Milwaukee native with a rich understanding of the local legal landscape, has transitioned to a full-time role at Marquette University Law School. Having previously imparted her expertise as a part-time faculty member, she now serves as the assistant director at the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice and plays an instrumental role alongside Mary Triggiano, the center’s director. This career move aligns with her extensive background as an attorney for Legal Action of Wisconsin, where she tackled issues from gendered violence to human rights. In her new capacity, Donaldson aims … Read more

Justice Prevails: Jury Finds School Officials Negligent in Landmark Case Following Student’s Tragic Death

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Portsmouth, RI — In a tragic sequence of events leading up to and following the suicide of Nathan Bruno, a high school student from Portsmouth, questions around the responsibilities and actions of school officials and local authorities have culminated in a legal battle. The heart of the lawsuit accuses Portsmouth High School personnel and administrators of failing to adequately address the mental and emotional stress experienced by Bruno, which his family claims contributed directly to his death. In early February 2018, an independent report found that Ryan Moniz, a teacher and coach at the school, … Read more

Justice Department Attorneys Urge Probe into Alleged Israeli Crimes, Highlighting Enforcement Disparities

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Washington, D.C. – A group of Justice Department attorneys has triggered a spotlight on what they cite as an oversight in the application of U.S. laws concerning potential criminal activities by Israeli forces and civilians. In a detailed letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland, these mid-career legal professionals argue that notable discrepancies exist in how the Department enforces laws against foreign entities and individuals, specifically comparing the active investigations against Russian and Hamas offenses to the relative silence on issues involving Israel. The letter, which surfaced this week, points out what the authors perceive … Read more

Indiana Explores Revolutionary ‘Legal Sandbox’ to Tackle Attorney Shortage and Boost Access to Justice

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Indianapolis, Indiana — As Indiana faces a glaring shortage of legal professionals, the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future has recently proposed innovative solutions to address the crisis. This summer, the group presented their recommendations to the Indiana Supreme Court, stressing the need for a “regulatory sandbox” where non-attorneys could be licensed to perform certain specialized legal services, testing new approaches to broaden legal access. The American Bar Association’s 2023 Profile of the Legal Profession ranks Indiana 44th in the nation with only 2.3 lawyers per 1,000 residents. This attorney drought has prompted state leaders to … Read more