By: Steve Lash

Welcome to Monday and the day we honor 43 native-born Americans who, after attaining age 35, swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. Here are some news items to get the week started.

– Should fledgling lawyers have to to serve a medical-style residency?

– President Barack Obama’s pick to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, a former Wall Street lawyer, might have to recuse herself from many decisions if confirmed.

– Passengers face rough seas when suing cruise-ship companies.

– Free legal aid for low-income military veterans opens in Ohio.