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1 hour agoOp-Ed | Protecting attorneys' autonomyadvancesAmericanaccountability | amNewYork
Restrictions on lawyers' access to venues undermine democratic principles and serve as intimidation tactics against legal opposition.
Judge Emily Egan's ruling in 2024 was the first in Ireland or the UK to determine that wind turbine noise levels caused "unreasonable interference" with the enjoyment of properties.
Ed Martin leaked grand jury material, dropped charges against his own former client, and dressed up like Inspector Gadget to intimidate the New York Attorney General, but he still couldn't make it out of the first round.
The right to a lawyer shouldn't depend on the balance of your bank account. For many women, legal aid is the only bridge to a restraining order, a fair custody agreement, or the chance to rebuild a life from scratch.
In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
At least 15 Am Law 100 firms have offered sums of $25,000 to $50,000 to 1L law students accepted into the firms' 2L summer associate programs, incentivizing public interest work.