Unconventional

Breaking Boundaries: Roanoke College Honors Program Hosts Unconventional Dialogue with Lawyer and Therapist

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Salem, VA – Roanoke College’s Honors Program is stirring excitement across campus with its innovative approach to interdisciplinary learning. This semester, the series entitled “A Lawyer and a Therapist Walk into a Bar…” aims to shift away from conventional academic formats by offering a unique blend of education and entertainment. Spearheaded by faculty members from diverse fields, this series promises to engage students with practical insights into the convergence of law and mental health. The collaborative effort is led by distinguished professionals in the fields of law and psychology. This integration allows students to understand … Read more

Lawyers Resolve Immaturity Impasse with Unconventional Game of ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Lawyers often fondly hold on to cherished childhood memories. For one lawyer, his fascination with garbage trucks as a little boy unexpectedly influenced his career path in an unusual way. The lawyer recalls his mother’s surprise when he chose to become a lawyer, considering his childhood obsession with sanitation workers and their garbage trucks. Little did she know that years later, one of his first product liability cases would involve a defective side-loading trash collection truck. Maintaining a connection to childhood joys is important for lawyers. However, sometimes behaving childishly in a … Read more

Former Lawyer’s Unconventional Journey: Embracing the Voices Within and Leaving It All Behind

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Houston, Texas – A lawyer in Texas has made the extraordinary decision to abandon his family and legal career, succumbing to the persistent voices in his head. This puzzling case sheds light on the dehumanizing nature of mental illness and the dire consequences it can have on individuals and their loved ones. The lawyer, whose identity remains undisclosed, made the decision to forsake his family and legal practice in favor of following the constant voices that echoed in his mind. This remarkable personal journey serves as a chilling example of the devastating effects that mental … Read more

Supreme Court to Decide on Unconventional Bankruptcy Maneuver in Public Harms Litigation

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Washington, D.C. – In an era of unprecedented civil procedure tactics, corporations facing public harm litigation are increasingly turning to bankruptcy court as an alternative to traditional civil litigation. From the Catholic Diocese and Boy Scouts in abuse cases to Johnson & Johnson’s talc litigation, corporations are leveraging bankruptcy’s special powers to address pending claims that traditional tort litigation has failed to resolve efficiently. The Supreme Court is set to hear Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal, which raises questions about the effectiveness of using bankruptcy court in resolving public health crises and whether it circumvents the … Read more