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Lawyers who critique critical race theory may challenge Connecticut’s anti-bias ethics rule, 2nd Circuit says
Home Daily News Lawyers who critique critical race theory… Lawyer Discipline Lawyers who critique critical race theory may challenge Connecticut’s anti-bias ethics rule, 2nd Circuit says By Debra Cassens Weiss December 10, 2024, 12:45 pm CST (Image from...
Associates at this BigLaw firm can choose one of 3 billable-hour budgets
Home Daily News Associates at this BigLaw firm can choose… Lawyer Pay Associates at this BigLaw firm can choose one of 3 billable-hour budgets By Debra Cassens Weiss December 9, 2024, 3:19 pm CST Steptoe is adopting a new compensation system next year that...
Bar admission denied for applicant who won’t take constitutional oath
Home Daily News Bar admission denied for applicant who won't… Constitutional Law Bar admission denied for applicant who won't take constitutional oath By Debra Cassens Weiss December 9, 2024, 2:22 pm CST A bar applicant who won’t take an oath to support the...
Wife convicted of murdering prominent attorney husband claimed to reveal real killer at her sentencing
Home Daily News Wife convicted of murdering prominent attorney… Criminal Justice Wife convicted of murdering prominent attorney husband claimed to reveal real killer at her sentencing By Debra Cassens Weiss December 9, 2024, 1:04 pm CST A woman convicted of...
Pilot project allowing nonlawyer legal providers gets OK in Washington
Home Daily News Pilot project allowing nonlawyer legal providers… Access to Justice Pilot project allowing nonlawyer legal providers gets OK in Washington By Debra Cassens Weiss December 9, 2024, 11:13 am CST The Temple of Justice, where sessions of the...
Texas lawyer allegedly killed and cremated son, saying he mistook him for intruder
Home Daily News Texas lawyer allegedly killed and cremated… Criminal Justice Texas lawyer allegedly killed and cremated son, saying he mistook him for intruder By Debra Cassens Weiss December 9, 2024, 9:52 am CST A Houston lawyer is accused of waiting about 17...
Judge gave ‘reasonable impression’ she was letting immigrant evade ICE, ethics charges say
Home Daily News Judge gave 'reasonable impression' she was… Judiciary Judge gave 'reasonable impression' she was letting immigrant evade ICE, ethics charges say By Debra Cassens Weiss December 5, 2024, 12:52 pm CST Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph of...
2 federal judges have changed their minds about senior status; will 2 appeals judges follow suit?
Home Daily News 2 federal judges have changed their minds… Judiciary 2 federal judges have changed their minds about senior status; will 2 appeals judges follow suit? By Debra Cassens Weiss December 5, 2024, 10:02 am CST Two Democratic-appointed federal judges...
2024 Year in Review: Integrated legal AI and more effective case management
This year was one of confounding contradictions. Technology advanced quickly—faster than ever before—with legal technology companies updating their software at rates never before seen in a race to include generative artificial intelligence capabilities....
How to ensure your legal team is well-prepared for the shifting privacy landscape
From the recently introduced American Privacy Rights Act—which proposes new federal consumer privacy standards—to numerous state-level bills, to recent and impending artificial intelligence legislation, the data privacy landscape is evolving at lightning speed....
We should focus on—and invest in—AI that serves people without lawyers
We’ve all seen the headlines about AI-boosted lawyers run amok. Since ChatGPT landed, phantom cases have cropped up in court filings around the country. Judges have responded, meting out sanctions, excoriating counsel, and—more recently—even issuing a flurry of...
Judge denies bid by former Duane Morris partner to stop his wife’s funeral
Home Daily News Judge denies bid by former Duane Morris partner… Partners Judge denies bid by former Duane Morris partner to stop his wife's funeral By Debra Cassens Weiss November 21, 2024, 10:51 am CST A Chicago judge has denied a former Duane Morris...
Attorney discipline records short of disbarment would be expunged after 8 years under state bar plan
Home Daily News Attorney discipline records short of disbarment… Ethics Attorney discipline records short of disbarment would be expunged after 8 years under state bar plan By Debra Cassens Weiss November 21, 2024, 9:00 am CST The California Supreme Court is...
Law firms had ‘very strong performance’ financially at 9-month point, new report says
Home Daily News Law firms had 'very strong performance' financially… Law Firms Law firms had 'very strong performance' financially at 9-month point, new report says By Debra Cassens Weiss November 20, 2024, 12:22 pm CST Law firm revenue in the first nine months...
More BigLaw firms match Milbank’s year-end and special bonuses for associates, make no mention of pay hikes
Home Daily News More BigLaw firms match Milbank's year-end… Lawyer Pay More BigLaw firms match Milbank's year-end and special bonuses for associates, make no mention of pay hikes By Debra Cassens Weiss November 20, 2024, 10:12 am CST Associates at three BigLaw...
This 4-word phrase was deemed scariest to lawyers in blog contest
Home Daily News This 4-word phrase was deemed scariest to… Careers This 4-word phrase was deemed scariest to lawyers in blog contest By Debra Cassens Weiss November 20, 2024, 8:58 am CST Above the Law has revealed the winner of its contest for the four-word...
‘Ultimatedadbod’ lawyer arrested on child exploitation charges after chats with undercover agents reveal identity
Home Daily News 'Ultimatedadbod' lawyer arrested on child… Criminal Justice 'Ultimatedadbod' lawyer arrested on child exploitation charges after chats with undercover agents reveal identity By Debra Cassens Weiss November 20, 2024, 8:56 am CST A Tennessee...
Teen who enrolled in law school at age 13 becomes youngest person to pass California bar exam
Home Daily News Teen who enrolled in law school at age 13… Bar Exam Teen who enrolled in law school at age 13 becomes youngest person to pass California bar exam By Debra Cassens Weiss November 19, 2024, 8:51 am CST A 17-year-old girl has beaten her brother’s...
Is racism against whites ‘edgy and exciting’? Potential SCOTUS pick pens dissent supporting bullied student
Home Daily News Is racism against whites 'edgy and exciting'?… Education Law Is racism against whites 'edgy and exciting'? Potential SCOTUS pick pens dissent supporting bullied student By Debra Cassens Weiss November 18, 2024, 3:22 pm CST The author of a Nov....
Can Trump constitutionally install his nominees with recess appointments? Would Scalia be ‘aghast’?
Home Daily News Can Trump constitutionally install his nominees… Constitutional Law Can Trump constitutionally install his nominees with recess appointments? Would Scalia be 'aghast'? By Debra Cassens Weiss November 18, 2024, 11:58 am CST President-elect Donald...
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The power of female mentorship
By Anne V. Dunne and Tonya M. Esposito As we reflect on our journeys through the legal profession, one theme emerges: the power of mentorship, particularly female mentorship. The power of female mentorship cannot be overstated, as it can play a critical role in...
Miles & Stockbridge will merge with 30-lawyer firm
Home Daily News Miles & Stockbridge will merge with 30-lawyer… Law Firms Miles & Stockbridge will merge with 30-lawyer firm By Debra Cassens Weiss November 14, 2024, 8:51 am CST Miles & Stockbridge has announced that it will merge with 30-lawyer...
Trial gets underway for alleged hit man accused of shooting attorney for litigant friend
Home Daily News Trial gets underway for alleged hit man accused… Criminal Justice Trial gets underway for alleged hit man accused of shooting attorney for litigant friend By Debra Cassens Weiss November 13, 2024, 3:10 pm CST A Hilton Head, South Carolina, man...
