Federal Judge Calls Out Lawyer for Unprofessional Behavior in Court Brief, Using ‘Potshots and Hyperbole’
A federal judge has offered some grace to an attorney who submitted a filing filled with "unnecessary potshots and hyperbole."…
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Arkansas Passes Controversial Law Limiting Transgender Bathroom Access in Schools
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a controversial law restricting transgender individuals from using bathrooms that match their gender…
Jack Daniel’s in Legal Battle Over Hilarious Parody Dog Toy – U.S. Supreme Court Weighs In
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that pits Jack Daniel's whiskey brand's trademark rights against legal…
Latest Travers Smith Exit: Funds Practice Leader Joins Dechert
Dechert has announced the addition of Sam Kay to its Financial Services and Investment Management Practice in London. He arrives…
Landmark Victory for Deaf Student as US Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit Against School District
The US Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling favoring deaf student Miguel Luna Perez. He had filed suit…
Georgia Lawyer Convicted for Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot After Bragging About Stopping ‘Stolen Election Shenanigans’
A Georgia criminal defense lawyer has been found guilty of several charges relating to his involvement in the Jan. 6,…
Former BigLaw Attorney Admits to Stealing from Client’s Estate
Leigh M. Chiles, a former lawyer with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for…
Mintz Law Firm Goes North: Launches in Canada with New Toronto Office
Boston-based law firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo announced on Monday that it is opening its first international…
BakerHostetler Partner’s Deposition Testimony Branded ‘Evasive and Nonresponsive’
Lawyers with Patterson Belknap have filed a motion accusing a BakerHostetler partner, Lee H. Rosebush, of evasive deposition answers, stating…
Law Professor Slams Reprehensible Comparison of Embryo Decision to Slavery Law
A judge’s recent decision in Virginia to allow a divorced woman to pursue the use of frozen embryos has raised…
Herrick Feinstein Makes History with First Female Chair Appointment: Meet the Trailblazing Leader
Belinda Schwartz has been appointed as the first female chair of Herrick, Feinstein, taking over from Irwin Kishner, who served…
North Dakota Court Upholds Constitutional Right to Protect Women’s Health in Abortion Cases
The North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that the state's constitution protects the right of women to obtain an abortion…