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#sexual-assault
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

'Boardwalk Empire' star Michael Pitt sexually assaulted, strangled ex-girlfriend and attacked her with cinderblock, Brooklyn DA alleges

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

'Boardwalk Empire' star Michael Pitt sexually assaulted, strangled ex-girlfriend and attacked her with cinderblock, Brooklyn DA alleges

#business
fromIndependent
1 week ago
London startup

Butler brothers who control Starbucks' licensing in Ireland banned as directors by High Court

fromIndependent
1 week ago
London startup

Butler brothers who control Starbucks' licensing in Ireland banned as directors by High Court

fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

An Ordinary Case review Daniel Auteuil directs and stars in tense Ruth Rendell-ish crime procedural

The film snaps into shape after the verdict, with a tense conversation between Monier and Milik that retrospectively heightens earlier scenes, creating a compelling narrative twist.
Film
#judiciary
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

NY lawmakers want more judges on the bench to expedite cases. Why are judges opposed?

fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

NY lawmakers want more judges on the bench to expedite cases. Why are judges opposed?

fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Editorial: Removal of Sheriff Corpus rife with secrecy, lacks due process

Under the procedures devised by the San Mateo County supervisors, they act as prosecutor, judge, jury, and court of appeal, undermining fairness and due process.
US politics
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

WD avoids half a billion dollars in damages in patent case

Western Digital successfully reduced its liability in a patent case from $553 million to $1 due to changes in the plaintiff's claims during the trial.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2026) - Above the Law

According to Vault's recent regional rankings, Covington & Burling tops the list of the most prestigious law firms in Washington, DC, as rated by associates.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 week ago

io vs. iyO: The way your company sounds really does matter

"Trademark infringement has been found in plenty of cases in which defendant's mark is spelled differently from plaintiff's but pronounced the same, even when the two terms have different meanings."
Intellectual property law
#legal-ethics
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Biden Disbarment, TX May End ABA Oversight, Ethics Of Zealous Advocacy, $100M Judicial Election, 3 New EO Threats, Fed Misconduct Survey, Jobs, & More - Above the Law

The balance between zealous legal advocacy and ethical accountability is increasingly debated in legal practices.
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

Nine law firms are under scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for potential legal violations regarding their deals with Donald Trump.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Biden Disbarment, TX May End ABA Oversight, Ethics Of Zealous Advocacy, $100M Judicial Election, 3 New EO Threats, Fed Misconduct Survey, Jobs, & More - Above the Law

The balance between zealous legal advocacy and ethical accountability is increasingly debated in legal practices.
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

Nine law firms are under scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for potential legal violations regarding their deals with Donald Trump.
#criminal-justice
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Man charged with shooting pro-Palestinian man in fight at Newton protest gets probation, will likely avoid trial

fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Man charged with shooting pro-Palestinian man in fight at Newton protest gets probation, will likely avoid trial

fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

#community
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Staten Island trial attorney who founded one of the borough's oldest law firm dies at 98

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Staten Island trial attorney who founded one of the borough's oldest law firm dies at 98

#social-media
fromTechdirt
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Why Making Social Media Companies Liable For User Content Doesn't Do What Many People Think It Will

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Takes A Lot Of Stones To Accuse James Comey Of Threatening The President Over This - See Also - Above the Law

fromTechdirt
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Why Making Social Media Companies Liable For User Content Doesn't Do What Many People Think It Will

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Takes A Lot Of Stones To Accuse James Comey Of Threatening The President Over This - See Also - Above the Law

#legal-profession
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Mother-daughter lawyers say it 'means everything' to be called to the bar together | CBC Radio

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Mother-daughter lawyers say it 'means everything' to be called to the bar together | CBC Radio

#immigration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Says He's Powerless to Return Deported Migrant. But He's Done So Before.

The deportation of Muneer Subaihani highlights the Trump administration's increasing disregard for court orders regarding immigration enforcement.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In Fight Over Abrego Garcia's Deportation, Trump Seeks to Shift the Focus

The courts ruled Trump's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia unlawful, questioning his claims of being a law-abiding leader.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US news

Trump admin won't be held in contempt over refusal to return wrongly deported alleged MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia - as judge warns against 'gamesmanship'

fromReason.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Court Holds Mayor Adams Likely Improperly "Negotiated Away Sanctuary City Protections for a Dismissal of His Ongoing Criminal Prosecution"

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Says He's Powerless to Return Deported Migrant. But He's Done So Before.

The deportation of Muneer Subaihani highlights the Trump administration's increasing disregard for court orders regarding immigration enforcement.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In Fight Over Abrego Garcia's Deportation, Trump Seeks to Shift the Focus

The courts ruled Trump's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia unlawful, questioning his claims of being a law-abiding leader.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US news

Trump admin won't be held in contempt over refusal to return wrongly deported alleged MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia - as judge warns against 'gamesmanship'

fromReason.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Court Holds Mayor Adams Likely Improperly "Negotiated Away Sanctuary City Protections for a Dismissal of His Ongoing Criminal Prosecution"

#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

EHRC urged to extend consultation on post-supreme court ruling gender guidance

The six-week consultation risked creating rushed guidance, lacking thorough engagement with affected stakeholders, as emphasized by leading charities advocating for an extension.
UK politics
#trump-administration
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration's Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The Ninth Circuit upheld Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, blocking the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration's Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The Ninth Circuit upheld Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, blocking the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
#leadership
#legal-education
Law
fromVulture
1 month ago

What's Next in Kim Kardashian's Journey to Become a Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian has graduated from her Law Office Study Program and is preparing for the California bar exam.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

An AI Program May Soon Be The One With The Best Grades In Your Study Group - Above the Law

AI is proving capable of excelling in law school exams, with notable improvements in performance.
The evolution of generative AI demonstrates its growing competence in complex tasks once thought exclusive to humans.
Law
fromVulture
1 month ago

What's Next in Kim Kardashian's Journey to Become a Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian has graduated from her Law Office Study Program and is preparing for the California bar exam.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

An AI Program May Soon Be The One With The Best Grades In Your Study Group - Above the Law

AI is proving capable of excelling in law school exams, with notable improvements in performance.
The evolution of generative AI demonstrates its growing competence in complex tasks once thought exclusive to humans.
#parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

Ever Wonder Why It's Legal To Hit Kids (But Not Adults) In The US?

Jon argues that children are viewed as property under U.S. law, which affects legality of spanking.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

I helped my daughter get into law school by pulling strings and got her a job at my law firm. Some colleagues don't respect her at work.

Parenting can involve leveraging connections to support children's careers, but it may lead to respect issues from peers.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Ever Wonder Why It's Legal To Hit Kids (But Not Adults) In The US?

Jon argues that children are viewed as property under U.S. law, which affects legality of spanking.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

I helped my daughter get into law school by pulling strings and got her a job at my law firm. Some colleagues don't respect her at work.

#human-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EHRC commissioner calls for trans people to accept reduced rights

Transgender rights will be curtailed following the Supreme Court ruling, according to an EHRC commissioner, due to past misinformation about these rights.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Tattoo artist who fatally attacked chef with sword causing partial leg amputation found guilty of murder

Dylan Scannell was found guilty of murdering Ian Baitson, a 33-year-old chef, after a brutal sword attack led to massive blood loss and death in hospital.
Law
#real-estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

On the eve of merger, Kramer Levin reflects on its transformative role in real estate law | amNewYork

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Ontario court tosses out developer's $300K lawsuit trying to 'silence' student | CBC News

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

On the eve of merger, Kramer Levin reflects on its transformative role in real estate law | amNewYork

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Ontario court tosses out developer's $300K lawsuit trying to 'silence' student | CBC News

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

'Sexual Harassment' Doesn't Begin To Cover It: Lawsuit Against Former Texas Solicitor General Goes Interstellar - Above the Law

"In this firm, there are no rules... You can say whatever slurs you want." This statement exemplifies the alleged toxic culture at Stone Hilton law firm.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Sorry, Associates, But Now There's 'Less Pressure' To Increase Biglaw's $225K Salary Scale - Above the Law

Without the stiff competition of the talent wars to push it along, the market is not moving as quickly to follow the few big firms who have announced first-year pay increases.
Startup companies
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Court tosses hallucinated citation from Anthropic's defense in copyright infringement case

The use of AI in legal contexts raises concerns about accuracy, as seen with Anthropic's incorrect citation of a non-existent article.
#crime
#court-case
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Boston Bruins

Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau, brother cries as judge rejects 'blame-the-victim' defense

US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Two officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

The case examines the president's constitutional power to dismiss independent agency board members without cause.
Cannabis
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Diddy key witnesses could hurt prosecution's case despite explosive testimony: expert

Diddy faces serious charges in a trial that could reveal the extent of his alleged involvement in sex trafficking.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Boston Bruins

Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau, brother cries as judge rejects 'blame-the-victim' defense

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Danish MP calls for extradition of Canadian behind notorious AI porn site | CBC News

To use persons and put them into pornographic situations is not allowed, and we have some victims in Denmark.
Canada news
#misconduct
#sports
Real Madrid
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Real Madrid's Raul Asencio could face trial over alleged sharing of explicit video

Raul Asencio and three former youth players from Real Madrid may face trial for distributing a sexual video without consent, affecting two young women.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Former top sheriff's aide seeks $15 million from San Mateo County over firing

The investigation that led to my wrongful termination was fundamentally flawed from the start — its so-called findings were the fruit of a poisoned tree, Aenlle stated.
NYC politics
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man who killed jail cellmate is not guilty by reason of insanity

Bryson Levy was found not guilty by reason of insanity after killing his cellmate, leading to confinement for mental health treatment.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Denmark: Trial for Quran burning kicks off in Bornholm DW 05/08/2025

The trial beginning this Friday marks the first instance of two individuals facing charges under Denmark's new law against the "inappropriate treatment" of religious scriptures.
Germany news
US Elections
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New Hampshire woman pleads guilty to assaulting town election official

A New Hampshire woman was sentenced for assaulting an election officer, highlighting the seriousness of attacking democratic processes.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

What It Really Takes To Be On The Path To Biglaw Partnership - Above the Law

Jesse-Justin Cuevas's journey from high school debater to successful litigation partner underscores the importance of mentorship in balancing a legal career with personal life.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Be That Lawyer: How To Drive Success In Uncertain Times - Above the Law

To say today's economic climate is "a bit challenging" might be putting it mildly. Between global tariffs impacting billions, U.S. law firms facing heightened government scrutiny, and federal agencies being stripped to the bone, it's no wonder lawyers are feeling uneasy.
Mental health
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Designing A Legal Career That Works For You (And Your Family) - Above the Law

The power of defining success for yourself - not by client count or firm prestige, but by time with family, autonomy, and purpose.
Parenting
fromAol
2 months ago

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge

The spokesperson for the Transportation Department criticized the U.S. Attorney's Office lawyers, claiming they acted either out of incompetence or an intentional obstruction towards ending congestion pricing.
NYC politics
Law
fromMission Local
2 months ago

California's AG is trying to put a prosecutor in prison. It's not Brooke Jenkins.

George Gascón's contrasting view on the prosecution of prosecutors shows a disparity in legal implications based on the use of technology.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland attorney Gary Gwilliam receives lifetime achievement award

Gary is a fearless legend in the courtroom, but he is also an extraordinary human being - a self-described holistic lawyer who looks out for each client.
Law
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Harvey Weinstein petitions court to send him from Rikers to cushy Bellevue due to spate of health issues

Harvey Weinstein seeks transfer from Rikers to Bellevue Hospital due to critical health issues.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A top government contracts lawyer at Perkins Coie, a law firm targeted by Trump, switches firms

Alex Canizares transitioned to Vinson & Elkins amid political scrutiny of Perkins Coie, with plans in motion before the controversial executive order.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

Hungary's new law bans LGBTQ+ public events and enables facial recognition of participants, reflecting a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of "child protection."
#ethics
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | How Skadden Arps Alumni Are Challenging the Firm's Leaders Over Trump

Skadden's deal with the Trump administration receives backlash from former and current fellows who argue it undermines the rule of law.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | How Skadden Arps Alumni Are Challenging the Firm's Leaders Over Trump

Skadden's deal with the Trump administration receives backlash from former and current fellows who argue it undermines the rule of law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

George Santos prosecutors seek seven-year prison term for campaign fraud

George Santos faces over seven years in prison for federal fraud and identity theft after pleading guilty.
NYC politics
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