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Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi is convicted for stealing $15M from clients
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Prosecutors and public defenders strike for higher pay in this California county
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Joining about 85% of BigLaw firms, WilmerHale adds nonequity partnership tier
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8th Circuit decision is setback for ‘constitutional sheriffs’ movement, says gun-safety group
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8th Circuit decision is setback for ‘constitutional sheriffs’ movement, says gun-safety group
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Company that produced first cultivated meatball sues Florida over ban on lab-grown meat
Home Daily News Company that produced first cultivated meatball… Constitutional Law Company that produced first cultivated meatball sues Florida over ban on lab-grown meat By Debra Cassens Weiss August 15, 2024, 3:47 pm CDT Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat...
Conflicts controversy follows revelation prosecutor sent nude photos to federal judge
Home Daily News Conflicts controversy follows revelation… Criminal Justice Conflicts controversy follows revelation prosecutor sent nude photos to federal judge By Debra Cassens Weiss August 15, 2024, 1:10 pm CDT A revelation that a prosecutor sent nude photos...
‘Professional development strategy’ is reason for delayed start date for associates, midsize firm says
Home Daily News 'Professional development strategy' is reason… Law Firms 'Professional development strategy' is reason for delayed start date for associates, midsize firm says By Debra Cassens Weiss August 15, 2024, 11:25 am CDT Midsize law firm Bass, Berry...
Teen on field trip ends up in handcuffs and jail garb because judge didn’t want to be ‘played with’
Home Daily News Teen on field trip ends up in handcuffs and… Juvenile Justice Teen on field trip ends up in handcuffs and jail garb because judge didn't want to be 'played with' By Debra Cassens Weiss August 15, 2024, 10:28 am CDT A teenager sleeping during a...
Trademark lawyer is profiting from Harris-Walz foresight
Home Daily News Trademark lawyer is profiting from Harris-Walz… Internet Law Trademark lawyer is profiting from Harris-Walz foresight By Debra Cassens Weiss August 15, 2024, 9:27 am CDT Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, and...
8th Circuit allows Iowa book ban to take effect but rules for challengers on First Amendment issue
Home Daily News 8th Circuit allows Iowa book ban to take… First Amendment 8th Circuit allows Iowa book ban to take effect but rules for challengers on First Amendment issue By Debra Cassens Weiss August 14, 2024, 3:32 pm CDT A federal appeals court on Friday...
Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi ‘didn’t seem all there’ in late 2020, ex-employee testifies in embezzlement trial
Home Daily News Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi 'didn't seem… Criminal Justice Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi 'didn't seem all there' in late 2020, ex-employee testifies in embezzlement trial By Debra Cassens Weiss August 14, 2024, 12:47 pm CDT Attorney Tom Girardi...
Convicted lawyer’s victimhood claim is ‘absolutely delusional,’ judge says at sentencing hearing
Home Daily News Convicted lawyer's victimhood claim is 'absolutely… Criminal Justice Convicted lawyer's victimhood claim is 'absolutely delusional,' judge says at sentencing hearing By Debra Cassens Weiss August 14, 2024, 10:30 am CDT A Chicago lawyer sentenced...
Tests into and out of law schools—what’s changing and why
Image from Shutterstock. Not much can strike more terror into the hearts of aspiring lawyers than the LSAT and the bar exam. Right now, these tests are having a moment. The LSAT is facing competition from the JD-Next exam, and many states are reconsidering...
This BigLaw firm tops ‘A-List’ despite lower gross revenues
Home Daily News This BigLaw firm tops 'A-List' despite lower… Law Firms This BigLaw firm tops 'A-List' despite lower gross revenues By Debra Cassens Weiss August 14, 2024, 8:46 am CDT Munger, Tolles & Olson is No. 1 in a ranking of “A-List” law firms that...
Lawyer accused of misappropriating up to $282M allegedly handed firm control to disbarred attorney
Home Daily News Lawyer accused of misappropriating up to… Ethics Lawyer accused of misappropriating up to $282M allegedly handed firm control to disbarred attorney By Debra Cassens Weiss August 13, 2024, 3:49 pm CDT A lawyer accused of misappropriating up to...
5th Circuit nixes ‘general, exploratory rummaging’ of location data to find suspects
Home Daily News 5th Circuit nixes 'general, exploratory rummaging'… Privacy Law 5th Circuit nixes 'general, exploratory rummaging' of location data to find suspects By Debra Cassens Weiss August 13, 2024, 10:58 am CDT A federal appeals court’s decision Friday...
Scam plea-bargain notice targets defendants and lawyers
Home Daily News Scam plea-bargain notice targets defendants… Prosecutors Scam plea-bargain notice targets defendants and lawyers By Debra Cassens Weiss August 13, 2024, 8:50 am CDT Scammers in the Atlanta area are posing as prosecutors to target defendants and...
Landlords can pursue takings suit stemming from COVID-19 eviction moratorium, Federal Circuit rules
Home Daily News Landlords can pursue takings suit stemming… Fifth Amendment Landlords can pursue takings suit stemming from COVID-19 eviction moratorium, Federal Circuit rules By Debra Cassens Weiss August 13, 2024, 8:49 am CDT Landlords may pursue a lawsuit...
Holland & Knight loses about half its Philadelphia lawyers to this firm
Home Daily News Holland & Knight loses about half its Philadelphia… Law Firms Holland & Knight loses about half its Philadelphia lawyers to this firm By Debra Cassens Weiss August 12, 2024, 1:18 pm CDT The total number of lawyers joining Polsinelli from...
Lawyer caught on prison video is accused of smuggling contraband into jail
Home Daily News Lawyer caught on prison video is accused… Criminal Justice Lawyer caught on prison video is accused of smuggling contraband into jail By Debra Cassens Weiss August 12, 2024, 11:52 am CDT Daniel Sidney Dale, 49, of Terry, Mississippi, has been...
Guardians ad litem have absolute immunity in suit alleging wrongful conduct, appeals court says
Home Daily News Guardians ad litem have absolute immunity… Family Law Guardians ad litem have absolute immunity in suit alleging wrongful conduct, appeals court says By Debra Cassens Weiss August 12, 2024, 9:16 am CDT Lawyers representing a child as guardians...
Federal judge who ruled against Google is ‘taken aback’ by its efforts to avoid paper trail
Home Daily News Federal judge who ruled against Google is… Antitrust Law Federal judge who ruled against Google is 'taken aback' by its efforts to avoid paper trail By Debra Cassens Weiss August 8, 2024, 3:17 pm CDT A federal judge who ruled that Google is a...
BigLaw bonus leader makes announcement that will please associates
Home Daily News BigLaw bonus leader makes announcement that… Lawyer Pay BigLaw bonus leader makes announcement that will please associates By Debra Cassens Weiss August 8, 2024, 12:04 pm CDT A law firm known for its industry-leading announcements on bonuses and...
