Lawyer Faces Lawsuit for Violating Employment Agreements and Fiduciary Duties
A New York-based litigation firm, Napoli Shkolnik, has filed a lawsuit against one of its attorneys, Heather Palmore, and her…
Prosecutors Highlight Ex-Lawyer Murdaugh’s Financial Misdeeds and Inconsistencies in Murder Trial Cross-Examination
Disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh took the stand on Thursday to deny murdering his wife and son in June 2021. Prosecutors…
First-Time Bar Pass Rates Show Decline According to Recent Legal Education Data
The American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently released data on the pass rates…
Law Grad’s $329K Debt Erased by US Through Compromise and Settlement
The US Department of Education has used a little-known provision called “compromise and settlement” to cancel the $329,000 debt of…
Texas Man Receives Sentence for Threatening to Assassinate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
A 36-year-old man from Texas, identified as Garret Miller, has been sentenced to 38 months in prison by the United…
North Carolina Senate to Vote on Legalizing Medical Marijuana Use Next Week
North Carolina is on the verge of legalizing medical marijuana consumption after a bill allowing the use of cannabis for…
Abortion Rights Advocates Launch Legal Defense Network in the U.S.
The Abortion Defense Network, a collaboration between significant abortion rights organizations and private law firms, has been launched to counsel…
Department of Justice Pursues Sanctions in Antitrust Suit Against Google Over Deleted Texts
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused Alphabet Inc.’s Google of intentionally deleting employee chats and failing to…
Laugh Out Loud with the Best Legal Joke of the Day – Legal Humor to Brighten Your Day!
The Reptile House at the zoo was in chaos as the cages were mistakenly left open, causing snakes to roam…
The Bold and Bawdy: A Look-back at Joan Rivers’ Iconic Adult Humor
Joan Rivers was known for her brazen sense of humor throughout her career. She didn't shy away from taboo topics,…
Sidney Powell Cleared of Attorney Ethics Case by Judge
A judge in Texas has dismissed the disciplinary charges filed against Sidney Powell by state regulators last year. The State…
Jenner & Block Expands International Arbitration Team
Jenner & Block, a US-based law firm, has expanded its international arbitration practice with two partner hires. Kenneth Beale has…