On top of these bonuses, MWS will be continuing one of MWE's traditions of offering bonuses that go above and beyond the market scale. As chairman Ira Coleman notes in the firm's announcement, "We remain committed to being top of market in all that we do and are pleased to note that, consistent with prior years, about two-thirds of legacy MWE Associates will earn above the Cravath scale." We suppose legacy SRZ associates - who were formerly able to cash in on step-up bonuses for their extraordinary contributions - will be able to get in on that action next year.
The threat of a cease-and-desist order, backed by civil penalties of up to $100,000 a day or twice the value of imported goods, is a powerful deterrent. For years, the process for enforcing these penalties has been a settled feature of ITC practice. But a recent Supreme Court decision, Jarkesy v. SEC, has introduced a new constitutional question that ITC litigators might want to watch out for.
As a mum, it was heartbreaking to see. The impact has left him emotionally distant, unable to trust, and a shadow of the vibrant person he once was. For years, we pleaded with the council to do more to help our son, only to feel ignored, dismissed, and gaslit. Only once we consulted lawyers did we realise just how poorly the local authority's conduct and inaction had been.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that a grand jury indicted a Bay Area woman, Reshma Kamath, on Nov. 13 on several charges related to the alleged assault of a flight crew. On June 28, Kamath boarded Air India flight 173 from New Delhi to San Francisco International Airport. Federal prosecutors alleged that during the flight, she verbally abused, threatened and struck two flight crew members.
A federal judge on Tuesday, Nov. 18, denied a request that the man accused of starting the Palisades fire be released on bond citing concerns about his mental health, relationship with family members and apparent purchase of a firearm. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, will remain in custody until his trial begins, tentatively scheduled for April. U.S. Judge Rozella A. Oliver's ruling came after Rinderknecht's father, Joel Rinderknecht, testified that despite prior issues, his family members were fully supporting the defendant
For many retirees, being taxed on Social Security benefits comes as a huge shock. These benefits are earned benefits that come to you because you have paid Social Security taxes during your entire career. Given that you already paid into the system to qualify, it's understandable to assume that the government is not going to charge you more tax. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily the case.
Break out the stretchy pants and gratitude journals, because McKool Smith, the Texas-based complex trial firm that's been handing out money to associates hand over fist for years, just dropped a little holiday surprise on its associates: special Thanksgiving bonuses, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 depending on seniority. Yes, in addition to year-end bonuses. It's not quite Milbank's summer "please love us, please stay, please bill" bonus extravaganza, but McKool's offering is nothing to sneeze at.
For the past five years, I have taught Legislation & Regulation at Oklahoma City University School of Law-a course at the crossroads of administrative law, statutory interpretation, and the legislative process. Each semester, my students and I return to a central inquiry: when, if ever, should courts defer to agency interpretations, and when must judges exercise their own independent judgment? That question has taken on new urgency in the wake of the Supreme Court's recent restructuring of administrative law.
Any remaining doubt about the existence of DOJ's possession of material that might go towards establishing AG James' vindictive or selective claims was obviated by the Government's November 4, 2025, filing of its Notice of Reasons for Not Providing Pre-Vindictive/Selective Prosecution Motion Related Discovery. See DE-46. The Government's filing states that it "bears no such obligation until a defendant 'overcomes a significant barrier by advancing objective evidence tending to show the existence of prosecutorial misconduct.'" Id. at 1 (quoting Wilson, 262 F.3d at 315).68 AG James has exceeded that burden, and more.
Antonietta Nguyen has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for her role in orchestrating multiple fraud schemes against ABS Seafood, Inc., a major seafood wholesaler in San Francisco where she had previously served as chief financial officer. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston sentenced Nguyen on Nov.14. She was convicted in June of 12 felony counts, following her arrest in June 2023.
For those of us scouring filings for questionable AI screw-ups though, we now zoom to a handwritten insert included with the order, justifying the decision to allow the motion even if it technically missed a deadline based on Jones v. Goodman, 57 Cal.App.5th 521, where the court writes, that an amended motion should relate back to the initial motion "as long as the initial motion was in 'substantial compliance' with the governing rule."
'Self-proclaimed pillar of society' was heard complaining about conditions in cell before hearing Moments before the paedophile Pat Salmon learnt his fate for the horrific abuse of a five-year-old, he complained to his counsel about having had to sleep on the floor of his overcrowded cell the night before. Salmon (89), of Rookfield, Knock, Co Mayo, was remanded in custody last Thursday before the finalisation of his sentencing yesterday by Ms Justice Caroline Biggs at the Central Criminal Court.
Lawyers don't typically earn the title "beloved," but Anh Phoong isn't your typical lawyer. The Sacramento-based personal injury attorney has become a cherished minor celebrity around the Bay Area for her ubiquitous presence on billboards adorned with the cheeky slogan "Something wrong? Call Anh Phoong." The clever rhyme, along with Phoong's playful social media presence, has earned her invites to appear at club nights at the Stud in San Francisco and inspired countless Halloween costumes.
A woman told her sister three weeks before she was killed that she would have to let her murder accused son "go", but the deceased "didn't want to hear it", a jury has heard.
PETTY THEFT: 10:18 a.m. on Union Avenue. Someone stole a black and gray Trek FX1 bicycle. The total loss is around $800. PETTY THEFT: 2:46 p.m. at 7-11 on North Santa Cruz Avenue. A woman said her boyfriend's Uber took off with his belongings. The loss was about $500 and consisted of a bag, keys, Airpods, charger and clothes. She said she tried to contact Uber, but no one had responded to her.
PETTY THEFT: 10:18 a.m. on Union Avenue. Someone stole a black and gray Trek FX1 bicycle. The total loss is around $800. PETTY THEFT: 2:46 p.m. at 7-11 on North Santa Cruz Avenue. A woman said her boyfriend's Uber took off with his belongings. The loss was about $500 and consisted of a bag, keys, Airpods, charger and clothes. She said she tried to contact Uber, but no one had responded to her.
State-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. may continue to pursue more than 400 claims through an alternative dispute system that critics say produces rulings favorable to the insurer. A circuit judge from Leon County, Jonathan Sjostrom, signed an order on Friday saying that state law authorizes the company to send pending lawsuits to the Department of Administrative Hearings rather than the court system. The ruling requires DOAH to move forward on pending arbitration cases that have been stalled since Aug. 1.
In the courtroom, judges are perceived on different levels based on a variety of factors, from attire to attitude. In addition to a black robe and judicial demeanor, observers interpret proceedings through a judge's verbal and nonverbal cues. From statements to silent sentiment expressed through emotion, observers (including jurors) follow the judge's lead regarding everything from evidentiary relevance to importance. Accordingly, when the stakes are high and emotions are higher, a judge's behavior can make or break the perception of justice.
By the summer of 2025, the FBI and the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (USAO-EDVA) had initiated a criminal investigation into Mr. Comey. ECF Nos. 172-1 and 172-2. As part of the investigation, on September 12, 2025, an FBI agent assigned to the Director's Advisory Team was instructed, apparently with the concurrence of the USAOEDVA, 7 to review "a Blu-ray disc that contained a full Cellebrite extraction and Reader reports of [Mr. Richman's] iPhone and iPad backups." ECF 172-1.
Hertfordshire Police originally defended its decision to detain the couple but has now agreed a 20,000 payout, the Times reports. The force admitted a legal criteria for arrest was not made out and formally accepted liability for wrongful arrest and detention. Mr Allen, a Times Radio producer, said: We're very pleased Hertfordshire Constabulary have recognised, albeit belatedly, that our arrests were unlawful.
Three men were arrested Monday for allegedly offering to pay $100,000 in cash to a juror at the Brooklyn drug trial of former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic, leading a federal judge to abruptly dismiss the jury as it was about to hear opening statements. An anonymous jury will be chosen when Gogic's trial resumes after a 30-day break, said John Marzulli, a spokesperson for federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. Judge Joan Azrack scheduled a Dec. 17 conference.
While many types of professionals facilitate willing compliance through attention, respectful communication, and active listening, judges are unique examples of how positive communication influences perceived fairness as they analyze the behavior of parties appearing in court, as well as the use of power by others, including a wide variety of actors, delivering court rulings and resolving disputes to ensure that justice is done.
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
This bylaw is very real and you can read it in the Little Rock, Arkansas, municipal code. Some sources online condense the bylaw by saying it prohibits honking at sandwich shops, but that is not entirely true. It's any place that serves sandwiches or cold drinks. If you stop to consider what that means, it's essentially any restaurant at all. The wording is a little obtuse, but Little Rock doesn't want you honking your horn after dark near restaurants.
A former Polsinelli partner who claims the law firm fired her after she complained about sexual harassment has filed a joint notice with the defendants stating that she is dismissing her federal lawsuit with prejudice. The plaintiff, international corporate attorney Julia I. Rix, had alleged in a September 2023 lawsuit that she was "repeatedly hounded" by the two male partners who wanted her to join them for after-hours drinks and hotel meetings.
In October 2025, a federal district judge with an active docket of patent suits addressed the question of whether the filing (and, presumably, the service) of a complaint for patent infringement in and of itself precludes the defendant from asserting that it was unaware of the patent (and, thus, could not be a willful infringer). The bad news for plaintiffs: the answer was no.
