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You can talk about your mental illnesses. It’s good for business
“You can’t talk about your mental illnesses. It’s bad for business.” I've heard this countless times in various forms. And for a long time, I listened. I bought into the idea that silence was safer, that vulnerability was a liability and honesty could cost me...
Money for court-appointed federal criminal defense lawyers is depleted; some lawyers leave program
Home Daily News Money for court-appointed federal criminal… Public Defenders Money for court-appointed federal criminal defense lawyers is depleted; some lawyers leave program By Debra Cassens Weiss July 16, 2025, 10:46 am CDT Criminal defendants in federal...
Florida lawyer suspended after conviction for embezzlement while a paralegal
Home Daily News Florida lawyer suspended after conviction… Lawyer Discipline Florida lawyer suspended after conviction for embezzlement while a paralegal By Debra Cassens Weiss July 16, 2025, 10:42 am CDT A Florida lawyer has been suspended following her...
How agentic artificial intelligence could shake up the legal industry
Image from Shutterstock. What is agentic artificial intelligence? According to IBM, it refers to “AI systems that are designed to autonomously make decisions and act, with the ability to pursue complex goals with limited supervision.” That definitely sounds...
Justice Department unit defending Trump policies is losing nearly two-thirds of its lawyers, report says
Home Daily News Justice Department unit defending Trump policies… Attorney General Justice Department unit defending Trump policies is losing nearly two-thirds of its lawyers, report says By Debra Cassens Weiss July 15, 2025, 12:57 pm CDT President Donald Trump...
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Education funding freeze violates ‘multiple statutory and regulatory commands,’ says suit by Democratic states
Home Daily News Education funding freeze violates ‘multiple… Constitutional Law Education funding freeze violates ‘multiple statutory and regulatory commands,’ says suit by Democratic states By Debra Cassens Weiss July 15, 2025, 12:34 pm CDT Education Secretary...
Supreme Court decision allowing mass firings at Education Department ‘is indefensible,’ dissenters say
Home Daily News Supreme Court decision allowing mass firings… U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court decision allowing mass firings at Education Department ‘is indefensible,’ dissenters say By Debra Cassens Weiss July 15, 2025, 9:43 am CDT The U.S. Supreme Court...
Special master to decide whether Quinn Emanuel lawyers must contribute to $3M sanction
Home Daily News Special master to decide whether Quinn Emanuel… Law Firms Special master to decide whether Quinn Emanuel lawyers must contribute to $3M sanction By Debra Cassens Weiss July 15, 2025, 8:45 am CDT A federal judge imposed a significant sanction for...
Former ABA president, ‘a towering figure in the legal community,’ dies at 85
Home Daily News Former ABA president, ‘a towering figure… Obituaries Former ABA president, ‘a towering figure in the legal community,’ dies at 85 By Debra Cassens Weiss July 14, 2025, 10:34 am CDT R. William (Bill) Ide III Atlanta lawyer R. William (Bill) Ide...
Planning to attend law school? New student loan restrictions may affect the decision
Home Daily News Planning to attend law school? New student… Law Students Planning to attend law school? New student loan restrictions may affect the decision By Debra Cassens Weiss July 14, 2025, 8:53 am CDT Financing law school will become more difficult for...
2nd Circuit decision upholding New York’s gun liability law is ‘massive victory,’ state AG says
Home Daily News 2nd Circuit decision upholding New York's… Constitutional Law 2nd Circuit decision upholding New York's gun liability law is 'massive victory,' state AG says By Debra Cassens Weiss July 11, 2025, 9:28 am CDT A federal appeals court has rejected...
Is this the year for associate raises?
Home Daily News Is this the year for associate raises? Lawyer Pay Is this the year for associate raises? By Debra Cassens Weiss July 10, 2025, 2:58 pm CDT Law firm associates hoping for a bump in the salary scale this year may have to keep waiting. (Image from...
Try estate law for a practice with work-life balance, says ‘Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution’ author
Home The Modern Law Library Try estate law for a practice with work-life… The Modern Law Library Try estate law for a practice with work-life balance, says 'Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution' author By Lee Rawles July 9, 2025, 11:33 am CDT Photo courtesy of Laura...
Disbarred lawyer who disappeared is sentenced for stealing client money, including funds for woman’s care
Home Daily News Disbarred lawyer who disappeared is sentenced… Criminal Justice Disbarred lawyer who disappeared is sentenced for stealing client money, including funds for woman's care By Debra Cassens Weiss July 9, 2025, 8:55 am CDT A disbarred South Florida...
Civics Education: A teachable moment about the meaning of ‘rule of law’
By Michael E. Flowers In a June 2023 essay entitled “Civics: Who Will Teach Them?,” U.S. District Judge Curtis L. Collier of the Eastern District of Tennessee made the following statement about the critical importance of effective civics education for all U.S....
Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas flood victims; ‘we are devastated,’ family says
Home Daily News Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas… Personal Lives Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas flood victims; 'we are devastated,' family says By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 2:06 pm CDT A first responder searches an area along the...
Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated ‘pots of money’
Home Daily News Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells… Constitutional Law Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated 'pots of money' By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 1:35 pm CDT Congress in 2024 “appropriated...
After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state
Home Daily News After attorney work stoppage, some criminal… Criminal Justice After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 10:23 am CDT Some criminal defendants...
Fired California bar executive director should get 30-day suspension, panel says, citing ‘duty to be truthful’
Home Daily News Fired California bar executive director should… Ethics Fired California bar executive director should get 30-day suspension, panel says, citing 'duty to be truthful' By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 9:22 am CDT Then-State Sen. Joseph Dunn of...
Judge tells court callers their concerns can be addressed by ‘cracking open Moore’s Federal Practice’
Home Daily News Judge tells court callers their concerns… Civil Procedure Judge tells court callers their concerns can be addressed by 'cracking open Moore's Federal Practice' By Debra Cassens Weiss July 7, 2025, 2:24 pm CDT Lawyers who are contacting court...
Transgender teacher likely to fail in First Amendment challenge to Florida pronouns law, 11th Circuit says
Home Daily News Transgender teacher likely to fail in First… First Amendment Transgender teacher likely to fail in First Amendment challenge to Florida pronouns law, 11th Circuit says By Debra Cassens Weiss July 7, 2025, 11:40 am CDT A federal appeals court has...
AG Bondi cited this justification for Trump’s power to ignore TikTok ban
Home Daily News AG Bondi cited this justification for Trump's… Internet Law AG Bondi cited this justification for Trump's power to ignore TikTok ban By Debra Cassens Weiss July 7, 2025, 9:49 am CDT President Donald Trump, flanked by U.S. Attorney General Pam...
Lawyer accused of hitting rapper Fat Joe’s process server with his car
Home Daily News Lawyer accused of hitting rapper Fat Joe's… Criminal Justice Lawyer accused of hitting rapper Fat Joe's process server with his car By Debra Cassens Weiss June 26, 2025, 2:55 pm CDT Rapper Fat Joe attends an NBA basketball game between the New...
These 4 conservative law firms are thriving under Trump
Home Daily News These 4 conservative law firms are thriving… Law Firms These 4 conservative law firms are thriving under Trump By Debra Cassens Weiss June 26, 2025, 1:31 pm CDT Jones Day played a prominent role in the first presidency of President Donald Trump....
