The backsliding has begun. Four weeks ago, 4 states representing 4.9% of the population had R(t) numbers greater than 1. Today, it is 5 states representing 12.4%. rt.live #COVI19

Law students, a suggestion: if you have a professor you like and would like to get to know better, email him/her and ask if they'd be up for a Zoom coffee date. Get to know 'em! Talk to them about career paths! Best classes to take! The John Wick movies!

I will always be proud of the privilege I had to lead the re-election campaign of my friend ⁦⁦Arnold⁩. Please read this very important message from the 38th Governor of California. This is what leadership looks like. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Detroit Mercy Law Black Law Students Assn's moving letter pleads for and demands an end to racism in our criminal justice system. MI Supreme Court State Bar of Michigan #BlackLivesMatter

This memo from Gen. Milley is pretty interesting--I'd even say startling.

General Mattis finally takes off his gloves: “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try,” General James Mattis writes in an extraordinary condemnation: theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

I never thought I would say this, but I miss flying. Even in a crowded plane.

The USPTO supports pro bono programs in all 50 states that assist lower income innovators protect their inventions. If you are interested in volunteering, or need help patenting your idea, attend today's webinar. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USPTO…

The May jobs report had "misclassification error" that made the unemployment rate look lower than it is. Here’s what happened. wapo.st/2MB4Cvj

So Trump for President requires rally attendees to sign waiver for COVID-19 claims. How can that be enforceable when at the same time the organizers affirmatively suggest violating official CDC guidelines? I see class action lawsuit on the horizon.

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University of Detroit Mercy Patent Clinic is now accepting applications from lower income innovators for the Fall 2020 semester. legalnews.com/detroit/148942…

Thread: Been thinking about why the evidence of airborne transmission isn't gaining traction. 1/n 239 Experts With 1 Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne nytimes.com/2020/07/04/hea…

Trump tweeted LIBERATE MICHIGAN on April 17, in support of armed thugs demanding an end to lockdown. Gov. Whitmer defied him. How's it going?

Two local Birmingham residents recently opened Farmstop, an online-only grocery store aimed at selling and promoting locally-grown and made products: hometownlife.com/story/money/bu…

Teach principles not formulas. 🧠

We must be careful not to believe things simply because we want them to be true. No one can fool you as easily as you can fool yourself!

Job Alert: the USPTO Patent Trial & Appeals Board is accepting applications for its patent law clerk program until 8/13! Learn more about the opportunity by reading Mitch Feldhake's ('19) experience as a PTAB clerk here: uspto.gov/jobs/who-we-ar…

Anonymous folks like me don't count, but if you're not, be counted!