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RNC election lawyer, a ‘very genial guy,’ will be new White House counsel
Home Daily News RNC election lawyer, a 'very genial guy,'… Careers RNC election lawyer, a 'very genial guy,' will be new White House counsel By Debra Cassens Weiss November 13, 2024, 11:24 am CST Former Jones Day partner William “Bill” McGinley is a former...
What generative AI means for the future of predictive analytics
Lawyers, especially litigators, like to say they never ask a question that they don’t already know the answer to. But there’s plenty of unknowns out there—especially when it comes to how a case might turn out or how much it will cost. Predictive judicial and...
Lawyer accused of stealing over $31K from jailed woman after she signed power of attorney at his request
Home Daily News Lawyer accused of stealing over $31K from… Criminal Justice Lawyer accused of stealing over $31K from jailed woman after she signed power of attorney at his request By Debra Cassens Weiss November 13, 2024, 9:51 am CST A lawyer in Latrobe,...
Members Only: Make your voice heard in the ABA Legislative Priorities Survey
As legal professionals, the importance of our collective voice in shaping the future of our profession and society cannot be overstated. The American Bar Association is once again inviting its members to participate in the ABA Legislative Priorities Survey,...
New nonequity partners are sometimes stuck paying more health and tax costs
Home Daily News New nonequity partners are sometimes stuck… Law Firms New nonequity partners are sometimes stuck paying more health and tax costs By Debra Cassens Weiss November 12, 2024, 3:40 pm CST Take-home pay is only slightly higher for some newly promoted...
Judge gives final OK to $8M settlement in Orrick data breach
Home Daily News Judge gives final OK to $8M settlement in… Cybersecurity Judge gives final OK to $8M settlement in Orrick data breach By Debra Cassens Weiss November 12, 2024, 1:51 pm CST A federal judge in California approved an $8 million settlement Friday in...
Appeals judge told state attorney how to handle resentencing while badmouthing others, texts indicate
Home Daily News Appeals judge told state attorney how to… Judiciary Appeals judge told state attorney how to handle resentencing while badmouthing others, texts indicate By Debra Cassens Weiss November 12, 2024, 11:34 am CST Florida Judge Bronwyn Miller texted...
Duane Morris partner ousted after wife found dead in stairwell and her parents allege domestic violence
Home Daily News Duane Morris partner ousted after wife found… Criminal Justice Duane Morris partner ousted after wife found dead in stairwell and her parents allege domestic violence By Debra Cassens Weiss November 12, 2024, 9:42 am CST An Illinois judge has...
Taking the BigLaw lead, Milbank announces year-end bonuses
Home Daily News Taking the BigLaw lead, Milbank announces… Law Firms Taking the BigLaw lead, Milbank announces year-end bonuses By Debra Cassens Weiss November 12, 2024, 9:05 am CST Milbank announced Monday that it will be matching last year’s year-end bonus...
‘Jailbreak: Love on the Run’ misses chance to examine staff sexual misconduct at detention centers
Many states including Oklahoma, where I practice, have laws that create strict liability crimes when a person in power engages in a sexual relationship with someone subject to that authority. The underlying theory is someone cannot legally consent in those...
Utah considers allowing law grads to choose apprenticeship rather than bar exam
Home Daily News Utah considers allowing law grads to choose… Bar Exam Utah considers allowing law grads to choose apprenticeship rather than bar exam By Debra Cassens Weiss November 7, 2024, 1:21 pm CST The Utah Supreme Court is seeking comment on a proposal to...
Can lawyers hold doctors accountable for wasting our time?
I’m mad as hell, and I’m not waiting any longer! Those were the sentiments expressed by a lawyer colleague of mine, Franklin, after his doctor kept him waiting for over two hours. “I should send him a bill for my wasted time,” he said. I’m sure many of us have...
Lawyer suspended after arguing cocaine enhanced his cognition
Home Daily News Lawyer suspended after arguing cocaine enhanced… Ethics Lawyer suspended after arguing cocaine enhanced his cognition By Debra Cassens Weiss November 7, 2024, 11:55 am CST A former public defender accused of representing a client at a November...
Phishing emails purported to be from PACER’s electronic filing system target lawyers
Home Daily News Phishing emails purported to be from PACER’s… Cybersecurity Phishing emails purported to be from PACER’s electronic filing system target lawyers By Debra Cassens Weiss November 7, 2024, 9:42 am CST Lawyers who respond to fake emails purporting...
Which law firms are expected to win influence in Trump administration?
Home Daily News Which law firms are expected to win influence… Law Firms Which law firms are expected to win influence in Trump administration? By Debra Cassens Weiss November 7, 2024, 9:22 am CST Boutique and smaller law firms that have advised President-elect...
Who may be on Trump’s Supreme Court short list? Senate win aids judicial picks
Home Daily News Who may be on Trump’s Supreme Court short… U.S. Supreme Court Who may be on Trump’s Supreme Court short list? Senate win aids judicial picks By Debra Cassens Weiss November 6, 2024, 3:12 pm CST President-elect Donald Trump could get a chance to...
Former judge is accused of threatening to burn down polling site
Home Daily News Former judge is accused of threatening to… Criminal Justice Former judge is accused of threatening to burn down polling site By Debra Cassens Weiss November 6, 2024, 11:23 am CST A former New York judge who served time in prison was charged...
One of 2 prosecutors ousted by DeSantis wins election; how did other progressive prosecutors fare?
Home Daily News One of 2 prosecutors ousted by DeSantis wins… Prosecutors One of 2 prosecutors ousted by DeSantis wins election; how did other progressive prosecutors fare? By Debra Cassens Weiss November 6, 2024, 10:36 am CST Voters have rejected several...
Once-liberal lawyer said to be ‘brains’ behind 2020 election-interference scheme suspended from practice
Home Daily News Once-liberal lawyer said to be 'brains' behind… Ethics Once-liberal lawyer said to be 'brains' behind 2020 election-interference scheme suspended from practice By Debra Cassens Weiss November 6, 2024, 8:26 am CST Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro sits...
‘Watchdogs’ author has no regrets about choosing civil service over the NBA
Home The Modern Law Library 'Watchdogs' author has no regrets about choosing… The Modern Law Library 'Watchdogs' author has no regrets about choosing civil service over the NBA By Lee Rawles November 6, 2024, 8:11 am CST Glenn Fine served as inspector general...
Dentons, Boies Schiller call lawsuit claims against them ‘literally incoherent’ and ‘utterly implausible’
Home Daily News Dentons, Boies Schiller call lawsuit claims… Law Firms Dentons, Boies Schiller call lawsuit claims against them ‘literally incoherent’ and ‘utterly implausible’ By Debra Cassens Weiss November 5, 2024, 3:27 pm CST Dentons and Boies Schiller...
Courtroom ‘is not a theater’ for unsubstantiated election claims, says letter signed by 125 bar leaders
Home Daily News Courtroom 'is not a theater' for unsubstantiated… Rule of Law Courtroom 'is not a theater' for unsubstantiated election claims, says letter signed by 125 bar leaders By Debra Cassens Weiss November 5, 2024, 12:42 pm CST All lawsuits—including...
Top Georgia court blocks extended deadline for county voters who received late-mailed ballots
Home Daily News Top Georgia court blocks extended deadline… Election Law Top Georgia court blocks extended deadline for county voters who received late-mailed ballots By Debra Cassens Weiss November 5, 2024, 12:25 pm CST The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday...
Lawyer’s mistaken Zelle transfer leads to ethics complaint
Home Daily News Lawyer's mistaken Zelle transfer leads to… Ethics Lawyer's mistaken Zelle transfer leads to ethics complaint By Debra Cassens Weiss November 5, 2024, 9:30 am CST An Ohio lawyer mistakenly sent $550 via money transfer app Zelle to an Illinois...
