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Holland & Knight accused of mistakenly sending over $3M to hackers
Home Daily News Holland & Knight accused of mistakenly sending… Law Firms Holland & Knight accused of mistakenly sending over $3M to hackers By Debra Cassens Weiss December 8, 2023, 10:19 am CST Holland & Knight is citing a lack of jurisdiction in a...
True-crime stories, like heavy metal, don’t create criminals
Documentaries about murder should be an educational resource, to one extent or another, but sometimes become nothing more than a vehicle to glorify a criminal at the expense at the expense of the victims and their families. Many of the offerings, right or...
Justice O’Connor’s judicial-reform push followed regret over 2002 decision
Home Daily News Justice O'Connor's judicial-reform push followed… Judiciary Justice O'Connor's judicial-reform push followed regret over 2002 decision By Debra Cassens Weiss December 7, 2023, 12:09 pm CST U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor sits for...
Murder conviction overturned because eyewitness was legally blind
Home Daily News Murder conviction overturned because eyewitness… Criminal Justice Murder conviction overturned because eyewitness was legally blind By Debra Cassens Weiss December 7, 2023, 9:57 am CST Judge Diana Kenworthy of Cook County, Illinois, speaks...
Merger will create ‘super-regional’ Midwestern firm
Home Daily News Merger will create 'super-regional' Midwestern… Law Firms Merger will create 'super-regional' Midwestern firm By Debra Cassens Weiss December 7, 2023, 9:08 am CST “This has been the most vetted transaction in the history of transactions,” said...
Not to be outdone, first-mover Milbank increases its raises for some associates
Home Daily News Not to be outdone, first-mover Milbank increases… Lawyer Pay Not to be outdone, first-mover Milbank increases its raises for some associates By Debra Cassens Weiss December 6, 2023, 11:20 am CST Midlevel and senior associates at Milbank are...
Why did township lawyer blurt out ‘white power’ at meeting? He had no explanation
Home Daily News Why did township lawyer blurt out ‘white… Careers Why did township lawyer blurt out ‘white power’ at meeting? He had no explanation By Debra Cassens Weiss December 6, 2023, 10:00 am CST A Michigan lawyer who represented Mt. Morris Township since...
Ex-boyfriend of Covington associate pleads guilty to using information in her files for insider trading
Home Daily News Ex-boyfriend of Covington associate pleads… Criminal Justice Ex-boyfriend of Covington associate pleads guilty to using information in her files for insider trading By Debra Cassens Weiss December 6, 2023, 9:25 am CST Image from Shutterstock....
Our favorite pop culture picks in 2023
Home The Modern Law Library Our favorite pop culture picks in 2023 Year in Review: The Modern Law Library Our favorite pop culture picks in 2023 By Lee Rawles December 6, 2023, 8:30 am CST It's the time of year when The Modern Law Library hosts like to look...
Public defender who defended cocaine use as sometimes beneficial should be suspended, disciplinary counsel says
Home Daily News Public defender who defended cocaine use… Ethics Public defender who defended cocaine use as sometimes beneficial should be suspended, disciplinary counsel says By Debra Cassens Weiss December 5, 2023, 3:26 pm CST According to a brief filed by...
Felony murder retrial of former Fisher Phillips partner delayed amid evidence dispute
Home Daily News Felony murder retrial of former Fisher Phillips… Criminal Justice Felony murder retrial of former Fisher Phillips partner delayed amid evidence dispute By Debra Cassens Weiss December 5, 2023, 12:39 pm CST Former Fisher Phillips partner Claud...
Alleged Cuban agent most recently worked in BigLaw
Home Daily News Alleged Cuban agent most recently worked… Law Firms Alleged Cuban agent most recently worked in BigLaw By Debra Cassens Weiss December 5, 2023, 10:10 am CST Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, a former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, is seen in a meeting with...
Only 7 states imposed new death sentences in 2023; 1 of them has passed new laws likely to expand number
Home Daily News Only 7 states imposed new death sentences… Death Penalty Only 7 states imposed new death sentences in 2023; 1 of them has passed new laws likely to expand number By Debra Cassens Weiss December 5, 2023, 8:15 am CST According to a report by the...
Woman who threw Chipotle order at employee can reduce jail sentence by getting fast-food job
Home Daily News Woman who threw Chipotle order at employee… Criminal Justice Woman who threw Chipotle order at employee can reduce jail sentence by getting fast-food job By Debra Cassens Weiss December 4, 2023, 3:11 pm CST An Ohio woman who threw her Chipotle...
Navigating family law cases requires an abundance of one thing: respect
My 40-plus years litigation practice in the Toronto area consisted of a moderate amount of family, aka matrimonial, cases. In spite of this area being emotionally charged, I think that I was able to maintain a reasonable degree of sanity. Reasonable. I say...
Can injured bicyclist tap dad’s uninsured motorist coverage? Despite policy exclusion, it’s covered, top Illinois court says
Home Daily News Can injured bicyclist tap dad's uninsured… Insurance Law Can injured bicyclist tap dad's uninsured motorist coverage? Despite policy exclusion, it's covered, top Illinois court says By Debra Cassens Weiss December 4, 2023, 11:56 am CST “The...
Trump doesn’t have ‘divine right of kings’ to avoid charges in election-subversion case, federal judge rules
Home Daily News Trump doesn't have 'divine right of kings'… Constitutional Law Trump doesn't have 'divine right of kings' to avoid charges in election-subversion case, federal judge rules By Debra Cassens Weiss December 4, 2023, 9:26 am CST U.S. District Judge...
Foley & Lardner rescinds associate job offer over comments following Hamas attack
Home Daily News Foley & Lardner rescinds associate job offer… Law Firms Foley & Lardner rescinds associate job offer over comments following Hamas attack By Debra Cassens Weiss December 4, 2023, 8:25 am CST Foley & Lardner has rescinded a job offer...
Gag order is reinstated in Trump’s civil case amid death threats towards judge and his staff
Home Daily News Gag order is reinstated in Trump's civil… Trials & Litigation Gag order is reinstated in Trump's civil case amid death threats towards judge and his staff By Debra Cassens Weiss December 1, 2023, 11:38 am CST A New York appeals court on...
Anti-Zionist policies by student groups at UC Berkeley Law fostered harassment and hatred, suit alleges
Home Daily News Anti-Zionist policies by student groups at… Law Schools Anti-Zionist policies by student groups at UC Berkeley Law fostered harassment and hatred, suit alleges By Debra Cassens Weiss December 1, 2023, 10:00 am CST A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges...
Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dies at 93
Home Daily News Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dies… U.S. Supreme Court Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dies at 93 By Debra Cassens Weiss December 1, 2023, 9:20 am CST U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor sits for her official court photo in...
Associate pay hikes gather steam after Cravath announcement; which law firms have matched?
Home Daily News Associate pay hikes gather steam after Cravath… Lawyer Pay Associate pay hikes gather steam after Cravath announcement; which law firms have matched? By Debra Cassens Weiss November 30, 2023, 2:23 pm CST Associates at several BigLaw firms are...
Less-expensive transfer on death instruments become more popular in Chicago
Home Daily News Less-expensive transfer on death instruments… Real Estate & Property Law Less-expensive transfer on death instruments become more popular in Chicago By Debra Cassens Weiss November 30, 2023, 11:25 am CST Twenty-nine states, including...
Miss Manners has this suggestion for responding to lawyer insults
Home Daily News Miss Manners has this suggestion for responding… Law in Popular Culture Miss Manners has this suggestion for responding to lawyer insults By Debra Cassens Weiss November 30, 2023, 9:33 am CST A lawyer who is fed up with insults against the legal...
