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Citing ‘anti-democratic takeover’ by ‘activist’ plaintiffs, Trump seeks money bond for injunction requests
Home Daily News Citing 'anti-democratic takeover' by 'activist'… Civil Procedure Citing 'anti-democratic takeover' by 'activist' plaintiffs, Trump seeks money bond for injunction requests By Debra Cassens Weiss March 13, 2025, 3:38 pm CDT President Donald Trump...
Law prof suspended over exam question, class discussion can sue for First Amendment retaliation, 7th Circuit says
Home Daily News Law prof suspended over exam question, class… First Amendment Law prof suspended over exam question, class discussion can sue for First Amendment retaliation, 7th Circuit says By Debra Cassens Weiss March 13, 2025, 2:14 pm CDT A federal appeals...
On-campus recruiting for summer associates falls in popularity as law firms ‘jockey for positions’
Home Daily News On-campus recruiting for summer associates… Careers On-campus recruiting for summer associates falls in popularity as law firms 'jockey for positions' By Debra Cassens Weiss March 13, 2025, 12:44 pm CDT On-campus interviewing by law firms has...
Former lawyer gets prison time after posing as BigLaw alum, former football player in quest for jobs
Home Daily News Former lawyer gets prison time after posing… Criminal Justice Former lawyer gets prison time after posing as BigLaw alum, former football player in quest for jobs By Debra Cassens Weiss March 13, 2025, 9:00 am CDT (Image from Shutterstock)...
Former George Mason University law prof says he’s ‘fully vindicated’ after ‘relatively modest’ defamation suit settlement
Home Daily News Former George Mason University law prof says… Verdicts & Settlements Former George Mason University law prof says he's 'fully vindicated' after 'relatively modest' defamation suit settlement By Debra Cassens Weiss March 12, 2025, 2:59 pm CDT...
Third federal appeals court rejects Trump administration bid on birthright citizenship
Home Daily News Third federal appeals court rejects Trump… Constitutional Law Third federal appeals court rejects Trump administration bid on birthright citizenship By Debra Cassens Weiss March 12, 2025, 12:05 pm CDT The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at...
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Judge’s life ‘in ruins’ despite mistrial in prosecution for fatally shooting wife, defense lawyer says
Home Daily News Judge's life 'in ruins' despite mistrial… Criminal Justice Judge's life 'in ruins' despite mistrial in prosecution for fatally shooting wife, defense lawyer says By Debra Cassens Weiss March 12, 2025, 9:09 am CDT Orange County Superior Court...
This year’s historic ABA Techshow will be bigger than ever
It’s that time of year again. This year’s ABA Techshow 2025 will be a historic one for a couple of reasons.For one thing, it marks the 40th annual iteration of the show. For another, it promises to be the biggest of all time—emanating for the first time from...
Seeing double standard, 5th Circuit judge resigns from judicial group over threats statement
Home Daily News Seeing double standard, 5th Circuit judge… Judiciary Seeing double standard, 5th Circuit judge resigns from judicial group over threats statement By Debra Cassens Weiss March 11, 2025, 3:32 pm CDT Judge James C. Ho of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court...
Former Duane Morris partner arrested on outstanding warrant related to Michigan assault case
Home Daily News Former Duane Morris partner arrested on outstanding… Criminal Justice Former Duane Morris partner arrested on outstanding warrant related to Michigan assault case By Debra Cassens Weiss March 10, 2025, 3:16 pm CDT A former Duane Morris partner...
Supreme Court will review Colorado ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
Home Daily News Supreme Court will review Colorado ban on… U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court will review Colorado ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors By Debra Cassens Weiss March 10, 2025, 1:38 pm CDT The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide...
Trump order blocks public service loan forgiveness for employees of ‘activist organizations’
Home Daily News Trump order blocks public service loan forgiveness… Education Law Trump order blocks public service loan forgiveness for employees of 'activist organizations' By Debra Cassens Weiss March 10, 2025, 11:18 am CDT According to a March 7 executive...
Lawyer convicted in fatal shooting of man who attacked him in law firm parking lot
Home Daily News Lawyer convicted in fatal shooting of man… Criminal Justice Lawyer convicted in fatal shooting of man who attacked him in law firm parking lot By Debra Cassens Weiss March 10, 2025, 10:07 am CDT A Connecticut lawyer was found guilty of...
The End of Reality? How to combat deepfakes in our legal system
There’s nothing fake about it. The legal industry is facing a big problem with deepfakes. Courtrooms are not yet flooded with a tsunami of deepfake evidence, but with this artificial intelligence-generated technology playing with great success on social media...
Bill to create 66 new federal judgeships advances
Home Daily News Bill to create 66 new federal judgeships… Judiciary Bill to create 66 new federal judgeships advances By Debra Cassens Weiss March 6, 2025, 1:56 pm CST The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would create 66 new federal...
Parade shooter signed his trial waiver ‘Donald Trump;’ will it make a difference?
Home Daily News Parade shooter signed his trial waiver 'Donald… Criminal Justice Parade shooter signed his trial waiver 'Donald Trump;' will it make a difference? By Debra Cassens Weiss March 6, 2025, 12:25 pm CST Robert Crimo III listens as potential jurors...
How to do an appellate oral argument
Oral argument is the most visible part of appellate practice. And while lawyers differ on whether a good argument will change the outcome of your case, we can all agree that it’s the thing your clients and colleagues are most likely to see you doing. Not to...
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...
