Shaming Sentence for Joan Orie Melvin: Does it Go Too Far?
On its surface, it was a routine case: a former Pennsylvania judge was convicted of using government staff and resources…
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Attorneys for Colorado Movie Theater Shooter to Enter Insanity Plea
On Tuesday, attorneys representing Colorado movie theater shooting suspect James Holmes filed their intent to enter a plea of not…
Air Force Officer In Charge of Sexual Assault Prevention Arrested for Sexual Assault
Lt. Col Jeffrey Krusinski, the officer tasked with handling the Air Force’s sexual assault prevention program, was arrested and charged…
NY State Mandates Reporting of Pro Bono Work
New York State recently approved new requirements mandating that attorneys report their annual pro bono work in order to register…
Background Checks for Guns
According to The Huffington Post, there are senators in several states who voted in early April 2013 to not increase…
Mentally Disabled Immigrants Facing Deportation to Be Provided With Representation
A recent ruling by a judge in California’s federal court has ordered immigration courts in California, Arizona, and Washington to…
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1 Million, Gets No Jail Time
When it comes to pulling a high-stakes scam or heist, one judge has ensured that Orange County is the safest…
Lawyer Turns down $8M Malpractice Settlement, Loses, and Comes Back to Win $130M
In a court battle that’s been spanning years, a lawyer paralleled the drama of the Paul Newman film, “The Verdict.”…
Lawyer Reluctant to Take the Stand against His Own Former Client
An attorney is the key witness in a trial against the client he was hired to defend, in what…
Mystery of ‘Little Jane Doe’ Solved by South Carolina Police
South Carolina authorities have announced that the 'little Jane Doe' mystery has been solved, according to ABC News and WYFF.…
Amount of Judge Vacancies in U.S. Hitting New Levels
According to a report in The New York Times, the vacancies on the federal courts of the country have reached…
Legal Industry Adds 2,000 Jobs in March
In the month of March, the legal services sector in the United States gained 2,000 jobs, according to a report…