Butterfly Labs Shut Down by Federal Trade Commission’s Complaint
Summary: The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Butterfly Labs, a Kansas company that sold bitcoins. The suit alleges…
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Being a Lawyer Leaves Little Time for Anything Else
Summary: With its demanding schedule and round the clock assignments, the practice of law can leave attorneys drained and exhausted.…
Arab Bank Supported Hamas, Jury Finds
Summary: Arab Bank PLC was found to have supported the terrorist group Hamas, a United States jury found. A United…
Gay Marriage: Where Do We Stand?
Summary: Attorneys on both sides of the gay marriage ban argument are fighting ferociously for their clients' positions. The Supreme Court…
Former Mortgage Broker Admits Using Post-Its to Facilitate Insider Trading
Summary: Frank Tamayo has admitted to using Post-It notes and napkins to pass stock tips as part of an insider…
2014 U.S. News Job Rankings Places Lawyer as Second Tier Job
Summary: The U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked the job of lawyer as no. 51, lower than massage…
Los Angeles Attorney Faces Suspension Due to Photoshopped Pictures
Summary: An attorney from Los Angeles, Svitlana Sangary, has been accused of photoshopping herself into hundreds of pictures with celebrities and…
Second Circuit Copies and Pastes Incorrect Law into Opinions
Summary: A law professor has noticed that the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has copied and pasted an incorrect…
Thomas Boggs, Renowned Lobbyist and Attorney, Dies at 73
Summary: Thomas Boggs, a well-known attorney and lobbyist in the Washington, D.C. community, has passed away at 73 of an…
Juror Hears Judge Say Trial Is “Stupid”
Summary: A federal judge from New York had to excuse a juror from a case after he realized the juror…
Judge Suspended for Intoxication and Public Urination
Summary: Judge Emily Dean is facing a 30-day suspension for arriving at court drunk, and for previously urinating in a…
Urban Outfitters Pulls Offensive Sweatshirt
Summary: An Urban Outfitters “vintage” Kent State University sweatshirt that appeared to be covered in blood caused outrage across the…