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Law firms, courts deal with aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Home Daily News Law firms, courts deal with aftermath of… Natural Disasters Law firms, courts deal with aftermath of Hurricane Ian By Debra Cassens Weiss September 30, 2022, 1:21 pm CDT This satellite image shows Hurricane Ian over the South Carolina coast...
Trump doesn’t have to detail claims about planted documents to special master, judge says
Home Daily News Trump doesn’t have to detail claims about… Trials & Litigation Trump doesn’t have to detail claims about planted documents to special master, judge says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 30, 2022, 11:34 am CDT A photo of documents from former...
California bar announces probes of 2 prominent lawyers after report on mishandled settlement funds
Home Daily News California bar announces probes of 2 prominent… Ethics California bar announces probes of 2 prominent lawyers after report on mishandled settlement funds By Debra Cassens Weiss September 30, 2022, 10:37 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. The State...
Summer associates praise their ‘lifestyle firms,’ even as some midlevels describe them as ‘veritable sweatshops’
Home Daily News Summer associates praise their 'lifestyle… Associates Summer associates praise their 'lifestyle firms,' even as some midlevels describe them as 'veritable sweatshops' By Debra Cassens Weiss September 29, 2022, 2:59 pm CDT Image from...
2nd Circuit gives Trump chance to avoid rape defamation suit with ruling on employee status
Home Daily News 2nd Circuit gives Trump chance to avoid rape… Tort Law 2nd Circuit gives Trump chance to avoid rape defamation suit with ruling on employee status By Debra Cassens Weiss September 29, 2022, 12:33 pm CDT Former President Donald Trump in July...
Are pushed-back start dates for associates making a comeback? One law firm confirms deferrals
Home Daily News Are pushed-back start dates for associates… Law Firms Are pushed-back start dates for associates making a comeback? One law firm confirms deferrals By Debra Cassens Weiss September 29, 2022, 11:37 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. Gunderson...
Chemerinsky: Supreme Court poised to sharply advance the law to the right
U.S. Supreme Court This coming Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court justices will take the bench and begin the October 2022 term. For the first time since 1994, Justice Stephen Breyer won’t be among them. He was a pragmatist who focused on the practical consequences...
Texas attorney general avoids subpoenas with court ruling, alleged dodge of process server
Home Daily News Texas attorney general avoids subpoenas with… Trials & Litigation Texas attorney general avoids subpoenas with court ruling, alleged dodge of process server By Debra Cassens Weiss September 28, 2022, 3:45 pm CDT Republican Texas Attorney...
My Kavanaugh tips were never investigated by the FBI, say Akin Gump partner and others
Home Daily News My Kavanaugh tips were never investigated… U.S. Supreme Court My Kavanaugh tips were never investigated by the FBI, say Akin Gump partner and others By Debra Cassens Weiss September 28, 2022, 11:59 am CDT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett...
Pro se lawyers must follow ‘no-contact’ rule, new ABA ethics opinion says
Home Daily News Pro se lawyers must follow 'no-contact' rule,… Ethics Pro se lawyers must follow 'no-contact' rule, new ABA ethics opinion says By David L. Hudson Jr. September 28, 2022, 10:03 am CDT Pro se lawyers may not directly contact an opposing litigant...
Flight of the Fugitive: Why do we love watching suspects on the run?
A recent news story from my home state revolved around a police officer terminated by his department for firing warning shots while pursuing a criminal suspect. At first glance, I was a bit confused. We live in a world where law enforcement literally fires...
2 law schools change names because of namesakes’ notorious pasts
Home Daily News 2 law schools change names because of namesakes'… Law Schools 2 law schools change names because of namesakes' notorious pasts By Debra Cassens Weiss September 27, 2022, 11:13 am CDT Photo illustration by Sara Wadford/ABAJournal/Shutterstock....
Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi’s auction items included Persian rugs, bronze statues, holographic Pokémon card
Home Daily News Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi's auction items… Bankruptcy Law Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi's auction items included Persian rugs, bronze statues, holographic Pokémon card By Debra Cassens Weiss September 26, 2022, 12:41 pm CDT Tom Girardi was...
Rape victim was jailed to ensure court appearance in rapist’s trial
Home Daily News Rape victim was jailed to ensure court appearance… Criminal Justice Rape victim was jailed to ensure court appearance in rapist's trial By Debra Cassens Weiss September 26, 2022, 11:09 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. An Oregon woman was held in...
How to leverage technology to transform legal writing
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Ross Guberman, the founder of Legal Writing Pro, which helps attorneys and judges write more effectively, and the developer of BriefCatch, a legal editing software tool. Ari Kaplan: Tell us about your background and the genesis of...
Barrett joined dissenting liberal justices as Supreme Court allowed execution of inmate seeking nitrogen death
Home Daily News Barrett joined dissenting liberal justices… U.S. Supreme Court Barrett joined dissenting liberal justices as Supreme Court allowed execution of inmate seeking nitrogen death By Debra Cassens Weiss September 26, 2022, 10:19 am CDT Image from...
Jury finds millionaire litigant guilty in lawyer’s murder
Home Daily News Jury finds millionaire litigant guilty in… Criminal Justice Jury finds millionaire litigant guilty in lawyer's murder By Debra Cassens Weiss September 23, 2022, 2:29 pm CDT David Jungerman. Image from the Jackson County Detention Center inmate...
Weekly Briefs: Bias suit against Trump lawyer resolved; Montana no longer defies court order over birth certificates
Home Daily News Weekly Briefs: Bias suit against Trump lawyer… News Roundup Weekly Briefs: Bias suit against Trump lawyer resolved; Montana no longer defies court order over birth certificates By Debra Cassens Weiss September 23, 2022, 1:05 pm CDT Former...
Feds drop charges against judge accused of helping immigrant evade ICE custody
Home Daily News Feds drop charges against judge accused of… Judiciary Feds drop charges against judge accused of helping immigrant evade ICE custody By Debra Cassens Weiss September 23, 2022, 9:46 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. Federal prosecutors have dropped...
Lawyers still report burnout, but it’s not as bad as the final months of 2021
Home Daily News Lawyers still report burnout, but it's not… Lawyer Wellness Lawyers still report burnout, but it's not as bad as the final months of 2021 By Debra Cassens Weiss September 22, 2022, 2:52 pm CDT Lawyers responding to a Bloomberg Law survey...
Wife of Justice Thomas will give interview to Jan. 6 committee, her lawyer says
Home Daily News Wife of Justice Thomas will give interview… U.S. Supreme Court Wife of Justice Thomas will give interview to Jan. 6 committee, her lawyer says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 22, 2022, 10:06 am CDT Virginia “Ginni” Thomas speaks at the 2017...
How I Made Partner: ‘I Joined the Firm So I Can Hit the Ground Running From Day One,’ Says Rocco Magni of Susman Godfrey | Law.com
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California bill signed into law restricts state bar sandbox proposals
Home Daily News California bill signed into law restricts… Access to Justice California bill signed into law restricts state bar sandbox proposals By Stephanie Francis Ward September 21, 2022, 1:42 pm CDT Image from Shutterstock. A State Bar of California...
