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DC Circuit allows federal watchdog’s removal pending expedited appeal; US argued he had gone ‘rogue’
Home Daily News DC Circuit allows federal watchdog's removal… Constitutional Law DC Circuit allows federal watchdog's removal pending expedited appeal; US argued he had gone 'rogue' By Debra Cassens Weiss March 6, 2025, 11:15 am CST The U.S. Court of Appeals...
Ex-Wisconsin justice who led election review should be compelled to sit for deposition in ethics case, motion says
Home Daily News Ex-Wisconsin justice who led election review… Ethics Ex-Wisconsin justice who led election review should be compelled to sit for deposition in ethics case, motion says By Debra Cassens Weiss March 6, 2025, 10:00 am CST In this Sept. 17, 2015,...
DOJ nominees hedge on whether court orders must always be followed
Home Daily News DOJ nominees hedge on whether court orders… Constitutional Law DOJ nominees hedge on whether court orders must always be followed By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025, 3:24 pm CST D. John Sauer, the nominee to be the U.S. solicitor general,...
DNA evidence in open cases explored in ABC reality series
Last fall, I attended a continuing legal education conference focused on sex crime defense and an outstanding speaker—who discussed the emerging field of forensic genetic genealogy—mentioned The Genetic Detective, a six-episode reality TV series that aired on...
Which law-related films have won Oscars? You may be surprised (photo gallery)
Home Daily News Which law-related films have won Oscars?… Law in Pop Culture Which law-related films have won Oscars? You may be surprised (photo gallery) By Lee Rawles February 27, 2025, 1:17 pm CST Law & Oscars With the 97th Academy Awards happening this...
‘Radical agreement’ could lead to Supreme Court victory for reverse-discrimination plaintiff
Home Daily News 'Radical agreement' could lead to Supreme… U.S. Supreme Court 'Radical agreement' could lead to Supreme Court victory for reverse-discrimination plaintiff By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025, 12:39 pm CST The U.S. Supreme Court appeared...
Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge’s deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds
Home Daily News Averting immediate showdown, chief justice… U.S. Supreme Court Averting immediate showdown, chief justice pauses judge's deadline for US to restore foreign-aid funds By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025, 10:36 am CST The U.S. government...
A lawyer’s thanks can come in many forms
We all appreciate a showing of gratitude when we do good. But how often do we get it from our clients? Let me share some of my experiences that often made my day, while trying to manage the usual three-ring circus most lawyers experience. I’ll start with...
Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm’s diversity hiring program for summer associates
Home Daily News Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm's… Law Firms Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm's diversity hiring program for summer associates By Debra Cassens Weiss February 27, 2025, 8:55 am CST A straight, white female lawyer can’t sue King...
Suit alleging dad bias at Jones Day resolved after ruling on memo
Home Daily News Suit alleging dad bias at Jones Day resolved… Law Firms Suit alleging dad bias at Jones Day resolved after ruling on memo By Debra Cassens Weiss February 26, 2025, 2:46 pm CST Jones Day and two former associates have resolved a lawsuit alleging...
Chemerinsky: SCOTUS likely to revisit president’s power to fire executive branch officials
U.S. Supreme Court The first case involving the second Trump administration has come to the U.S. Supreme Court. Although the court has not gotten involved at this stage in the litigation, the case involves an issue of enormous significance: May a president fire...
This law firm bills as much as $3,000 per hour
Home Daily News This law firm bills as much as $3,000 per… Law Firms This law firm bills as much as $3,000 per hour By Debra Cassens Weiss February 26, 2025, 1:46 pm CST Some partners at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan bill as much as $3,000 per hour,...
Former practice chair allegedly overbilled clients by over $3.5M at 2 BigLaw firms, ethics complaint says
Home Daily News Former practice chair allegedly overbilled… Ethics Former practice chair allegedly overbilled clients by over $3.5M at 2 BigLaw firms, ethics complaint says By Debra Cassens Weiss February 26, 2025, 12:13 pm CST A former partner in the Chicago...
Which BigLaw firms and big-name lawyers are involved in suits against Trump administration?
Home Daily News Which BigLaw firms and big-name lawyers are… Law Firms Which BigLaw firms and big-name lawyers are involved in suits against Trump administration? By Debra Cassens Weiss February 26, 2025, 9:40 am CST Several BigLaw firms and at least three U.S....
Former law firm partner censured over sex with associate and legal assistant, stay-quiet offers
Home Daily News Former law firm partner censured over sex… Ethics Former law firm partner censured over sex with associate and legal assistant, stay-quiet offers By Debra Cassens Weiss February 26, 2025, 8:55 am CST A former partner at an Idaho law firm has...
Expected noncompliance with court orders shouldn’t defeat standing, Kavanaugh says in DNA-test arguments
Home Daily News Expected noncompliance with court orders… U.S. Supreme Court Expected noncompliance with court orders shouldn't defeat standing, Kavanaugh says in DNA-test arguments By Debra Cassens Weiss February 25, 2025, 11:08 am CST Texas death row inmate...
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Allegations that murder defendant was ‘a drug ho’ who practiced witchcraft leads to tossed conviction
Home Daily News Allegations that murder defendant was 'a… Criminal Justice Allegations that murder defendant was 'a drug ho' who practiced witchcraft leads to tossed conviction By Debra Cassens Weiss February 25, 2025, 9:15 am CST The New Mexico Supreme Court...
Job protections for administrative law judges are unconstitutional, DOJ concludes
Home Daily News Job protections for administrative law judges… Administrative Law Job protections for administrative law judges are unconstitutional, DOJ concludes By Debra Cassens Weiss February 24, 2025, 2:17 pm CST The U.S. Department of Justice has...
DOJ files complaint against federal judge for alleged hostility against government lawyer
Home Daily News DOJ files complaint against federal judge… Judiciary DOJ files complaint against federal judge for alleged hostility against government lawyer By Debra Cassens Weiss February 24, 2025, 12:27 pm CST The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a...
Top military lawyers are fired; will replacements allow more aggressive battlefield approach?
Home Daily News Top military lawyers are fired; will replacements… Military Law Top military lawyers are fired; will replacements allow more aggressive battlefield approach? By Debra Cassens Weiss February 24, 2025, 10:03 am CST Secretary of Defense Pete...
From automation to generative AI, how e-discovery tools are evolving
Historically, the legal profession has been slow to embrace emerging technologies. E-discovery software, however, was an exception, largely because Congress amended Rule 26(f) to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which required its implementation. While...
How law firms can grow, address artificial intelligence and tackle other challenges in 2025
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Lynn Tubalinal, the director of litigation support at Dykema, and Julia Voss, the director of litigation support and e-discovery at UB Greensfelder. Both are among the industry leaders who contributed to the recently published...
In ‘power move’ over independent agencies, Trump demands review of proposed regulations
Home Daily News In 'power move' over independent agencies,… Administrative Law In 'power move' over independent agencies, Trump demands review of proposed regulations By Debra Cassens Weiss February 21, 2025, 9:47 am CST President Donald Trump issued an...
Could courts run out of options if federal officials defy court orders?
Home Daily News Could courts run out of options if federal… Judiciary Could courts run out of options if federal officials defy court orders? By Debra Cassens Weiss February 20, 2025, 2:56 pm CST The question was considered during President Donald Trump’s first...
