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Judge reassigned after he orders defendant to wear condom and jokes ‘probation’s gonna check’
Home Daily News Judge reassigned after he orders defendant… Judiciary Judge reassigned after he orders defendant to wear condom and jokes 'probation's gonna check' By Debra Cassens Weiss September 30, 2024, 3:51 pm CDT Broward County, Florida, Circuit Judge...
No conflicts by Sullivan & Cromwell in representation of Samuel Bankman-Fried, report finds
Home Daily News No conflicts by Sullivan & Cromwell in representation… Law Firms No conflicts by Sullivan & Cromwell in representation of Samuel Bankman-Fried, report finds By Debra Cassens Weiss September 30, 2024, 2:05 pm CDT According to a second...
Artificial Intelligence in Litigation: Streamlining deposition summarization and analysis
Generative artificial intelligence tools for legal professionals have been a large part of my focus in this column. Since 2017, I’ve written about all different types of software and have been covering AI tools. After the general release of ChatGPT in November...
Law firms likely to add associates at ‘robust clip’ in these practice areas, recruiters say
Home Daily News Law firms likely to add associates at 'robust… Associates Law firms likely to add associates at 'robust clip' in these practice areas, recruiters say By Debra Cassens Weiss September 19, 2024, 3:05 pm CDT (Image from Shutterstock.) Associate...
Law firm can sue over alleged fake online reviews that toppled its top rating, appeals court says
Home Daily News Law firm can sue over alleged fake online… First Amendment Law firm can sue over alleged fake online reviews that toppled its top rating, appeals court says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 19, 2024, 2:37 pm CDT A Houston law firm alleging that...
Lawyer must face ethics charge alleging he tried to hire Israeli hackers to access judge’s emails
Home Daily News Lawyer must face ethics charge alleging he… Ethics Lawyer must face ethics charge alleging he tried to hire Israeli hackers to access judge's emails By Debra Cassens Weiss September 19, 2024, 11:52 am CDT A California bar court judge has...
With attorney fees, Gibson Dunn must pay over $725K to ex-partner who had earned $60M
Home Daily News With attorney fees, Gibson Dunn must pay… Law Firms With attorney fees, Gibson Dunn must pay over $725K to ex-partner who had earned $60M By Debra Cassens Weiss September 19, 2024, 9:57 am CDT Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has agreed to pay a...
Teen shooters and their parents’ responsibilities examined in Fox’s ‘Accused’
School shootings by youths have risen frequently over the last quarter century, and the past five years reflect a substantially higher number of incidents, according to a recent article published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It seems challenging to...
Murder trial delayed for slain law prof’s mother-in-law after her lead lawyer resigns
Home Daily News Murder trial delayed for slain law prof's… Criminal Justice Murder trial delayed for slain law prof's mother-in-law after her lead lawyer resigns By Debra Cassens Weiss September 18, 2024, 1:21 pm CDT Charlie Adelson is cross-examined by...
Lawyer is accused of giving himself positive online reviews while disparaging another lawyer
Home Daily News Lawyer is accused of giving himself positive… Ethics Lawyer is accused of giving himself positive online reviews while disparaging another lawyer By Debra Cassens Weiss September 18, 2024, 10:38 am CDT Lawyer Aaron Korson of Chicago Family...
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Pro se litigant and lawyer ordered to pay $1.5M for using Lewis Brisbois name
Home Daily News Pro se litigant and lawyer ordered to pay… Law Firms Pro se litigant and lawyer ordered to pay $1.5M for using Lewis Brisbois name By Debra Cassens Weiss September 17, 2024, 3:05 pm CDT A federal judge in Houston has ordered a lawyer and a pro...
2 federal judges who boycotted Columbia law grads didn’t commit misconduct, review panel says
Home Daily News 2 federal judges who boycotted Columbia law… Judiciary 2 federal judges who boycotted Columbia law grads didn't commit misconduct, review panel says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 17, 2024, 10:10 am CDT Two federal judges who said they...
Disbarred lawyer is sentenced for alleged forgery that facilitated deed thefts
Home Daily News Disbarred lawyer is sentenced for alleged… Criminal Justice Disbarred lawyer is sentenced for alleged forgery that facilitated deed thefts By Debra Cassens Weiss September 17, 2024, 9:12 am CDT A disbarred attorney accused of impersonating a...
Chief Justice Roberts steered rulings benefiting Trump, report says, citing internal information
Home Daily News Chief Justice Roberts steered rulings benefiting… U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts steered rulings benefiting Trump, report says, citing internal information By Debra Cassens Weiss September 16, 2024, 3:52 pm CDT A confidential memo and...
It’s ‘past time to proceed to the merits’ in fired BigLaw associate’s bias case, judge says
Home Daily News It's 'past time to proceed to the merits'… Law Firms It's 'past time to proceed to the merits' in fired BigLaw associate's bias case, judge says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 16, 2024, 12:26 pm CDT A federal judge in California last week...
District attorney ‘paid little attention to the five-alarm fire’ in high-profile case and should be disbarred, panel says
Home Daily News District attorney 'paid little attention… Ethics District attorney 'paid little attention to the five-alarm fire' in high-profile case and should be disbarred, panel says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 16, 2024, 11:07 am CDT A Colorado...
9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity
Home Daily News 9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to… LGBTQ Legal Issues 9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity By Debra Cassens Weiss September 12, 2024, 11:07 am CDT A federal appeals court on...
Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program
Home Daily News Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services… Access to Justice Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program By Debra Cassens Weiss September 11, 2024, 2:36 pm CDT The Temple of Justice, where...
Getting ready for retirement is easier than you think
Most people start thinking about and saving for their retirement in their 50s, timing they invariably regret. In my career, I have conducted well over 100 retirement seminars. I can attest that at the end of every seminar, attendees undoubtedly say, “I wish I...
Judge settles suit accusing lawyer of threatening to release her intimate photos in bid to scuttle deposition
Home Daily News Judge settles suit accusing lawyer of threatening… Judiciary Judge settles suit accusing lawyer of threatening to release her intimate photos in bid to scuttle deposition By Debra Cassens Weiss September 11, 2024, 10:46 am CDT A Florida judge...
State rep displays middle finger during online court hearing, leading to show-cause orders
Home Daily News State rep displays middle finger during online… Trials & Litigation State rep displays middle finger during online court hearing, leading to show-cause orders By Debra Cassens Weiss September 5, 2024, 3:20 pm CDT Florida State Rep. Randy...
These law firms are tops for midlevel associate satisfaction; how were their tech ratings?
Home Daily News These law firms are tops for midlevel associate… Law Firms These law firms are tops for midlevel associate satisfaction; how were their tech ratings? By Debra Cassens Weiss September 5, 2024, 12:02 pm CDT BigLaw’s midlevel associates have...
White male law student settles suit against Chicago Bears over ‘legal diversity fellow’ position
Home Daily News White male law student settles suit against… Law Students White male law student settles suit against Chicago Bears over 'legal diversity fellow' position By Debra Cassens Weiss September 5, 2024, 10:36 am CDT A student at the DePaul University...
