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GM Ranks #1 in California Lemon Law Claims Among Commonly Sued Vehicle Manufacturers

General Motors (GM) is one of California's most commonly sued vehicle manufacturers under the state's Lemon Law, according to a…

Experienced Austin Lawyer Alex R. Hernandez Jr. Now Licensed to Practice Law in New York

Austin-based attorney Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has expanded his legal practice by obtaining a license to practice law in New…

ABA Supports Upholding Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Standards Cases

The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently filed an amicus brief in support of a defendant named Efrain Lora, who…

Report Reveals $20.6 Billion Market Share for Alternative Legal Services Providers

According to a recent report by Thomson Reuters Institute, alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) are seeing accelerated growth and now…

Federal Judge Prohibits Use of Controversial Terms in Courtroom

Lawyers involved in a patent infringement case in the Eastern District of Texas have been prohibited from referring to the…

Judge Approves Withdrawal of Reed Smith Firm from Case after Show-Cause Order against Partner

A federal judge in Maryland has granted four Reed Smith lawyers to withdraw from the representation of former Baltimore State's…

Law Firms are Adapting to Changing Client Needs by Moving Away from Billable Hour Model

Today, LexisNexis Legal & Professional has released a new investigative report titled "Calling time on the billable hour," which looks…

New York Mayor Adams Appoints and Reappoints 21 Judges

On 30th January 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a significant announcement regarding the appointment of 21 judges…

Ex-Biglaw Associate Imprisoned for Molotov Cocktail Assault

Two former New York-based lawyers, Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman, have finally been sentenced for involvement in a Molotov cocktail…

Law Firm Takes Aim at Facebook Over Opiate Addiction Attitude Changes

Jayne Conroy is a prominent lawyer with 35 years of experience in private practice, specializing in civil litigation. Throughout her…

Professor Eastman Accused of Spreading Misinformation About Elections, Prompting Capitol Rioters

Former Chapman University law professor John Eastman is facing disciplinary charges in California for his role in the events leading…

100 Lawyers Joining BigLaw Firm in Merger to Enhance Fintech Regulatory Expertise

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe and Buckley law firms are set to merge and create a new "financial services and fintech…