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Women
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Hana Dhanji on Leadership, Law, and Living in Alignment

Professional success should prioritize alignment with personal values, inner balance, and purpose over titles and prestige, supported by coaching and emotional intelligence.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Appeals court says NLRB structure unconstitutional, in a win for SpaceX | TechCrunch

The Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled that the NLRB's structure may be unconstitutional and has put unfair labor practice cases against SpaceX on hold.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Revised Laws of Robotics

A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm, unless that human being did something to really annoy the human being who programmed it.
Artificial intelligence
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Judge Says State Violated Cop City Protester's Rights, Dismisses Terror Charge

A Georgia judge dismissed a domestic terrorism charge against Jamie Marsicano due to prosecution delays violating rights.
US politics
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Senators are trying to force ISPs to block all foreign pirate sites

The Block BEARD Act enables copyright holders to seek court orders to block foreign piracy websites.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Legislators propose pay raise for bar advocates to end work stoppage

Lawmakers propose $10 hourly wage increases for court-appointed defense lawyers to resolve work stoppage and dismiss charges against over 120 defendants.
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Between Order and Intimacy: Rethinking Law as Living Wisdom

Law encompasses eternal principles and the ephemeral nature of life, intertwining timeless ideals with human experience.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Outraged families of slain NYPD officers fight to keep killers from collecting massive legal payouts

Tatyana Timoshenko, mother of slain NYPD officer Russel Timoshenko, expressed outrage over the planned payout to his killer, stating, 'I don't want him to be rewarded even one penny for killing my son.'
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Famed drummer's work in music, law inspires Bay Area-set rock novel

Greg Anton's new novel, It's About Time, intertwines the worlds of music and law, depicting a courtroom struggle over songwriting credit that reflects his dual career as a musician and lawyer.
Music
#murder
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Disbarred SF Attorney Sentenced to Life In Prison For His Role In Murderous 2008 Gay Grifters' Scandal

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Disbarred SF Attorney Sentenced to Life In Prison For His Role In Murderous 2008 Gay Grifters' Scandal

SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
3 months 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.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Wisconsin Institute For Law And Liberty Wins Right To Not Support Minorities - Above the Law

Wisconsin Bar reached a settlement redefining diversity in its programs to include differing characteristics, beliefs, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Roy Black, one of the nation's premier defense lawyers, dies in Coral Gables at 80

Roy Black, a prominent criminal defense attorney, passed away at 80 while continuing his work despite illness.
#fraud
New York City
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Queens man arrested in Hicksville, charged with fortune-telling, stealing from LI woman

A Queens man was charged with fortune-telling and grand larceny after allegedly scamming a woman out of $62,000.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Winning vs. Beating: The Lawyer's Dilemma In Business And Beyond - Above the Law

Lawyers must prioritize long-term outcomes over immediate victories in negotiations.
Law
fromAssociate's Mind
4 years ago

What is Discovery in Law? - Associate's Mind

Discovery is the pre-trial process ensuring all relevant information is disclosed to avoid surprises in lawsuits.
#abortion
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

New York Thwarts Ken Paxton's 2nd Attempt to Target Doctor for Mailing Abortion Pills

A New York county clerk rejected Texas' second attempt to punish a doctor for mailing abortion pills, declaring the matter closed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK news

On trial for having an abortion - podcast

Unexpected pregnancy during lockdown led to a legal battle for Nicola Packer after an illegal abortion charge.
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

New York Thwarts Ken Paxton's 2nd Attempt to Target Doctor for Mailing Abortion Pills

#crime
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island man sentenced to 15 years in prison after shooting pregnant woman on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Brooklyn Paper

Mark Munoz was sentenced to 15 years for shooting a pregnant woman while driving on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Man jailed for attacking woman outside Hornchurch Tesco

Steven Ellis was sentenced to four months in prison for assaulting a woman and breaching a criminal behaviour order.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

PPE Medpro delivers scathing closing in DHSC case, accusing government of buyer's remorse and scapegoating

The government faces scrutiny over a £122 million claim against PPE Medpro for surgical gowns amid accusations of procurement failures.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

BigLaw firm lays off 5% of business professional staff

Perkins Coie stated that the layoffs "reflect the firm's long-term strategic goals and incorporate best practices from across the industry."
Law
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

An Ordinary Case expertly balances understated narrative with profound themes of innocence and obsession, culminating in a gripping final act.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

David Ruzumna Builds a Legal Career on Fairness and Dedication to Community

David Ruzumna exemplifies the belief that the legal system should serve everyone equally, advocating for fairness and community involvement.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

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

The removal process for Sheriff Christina Corpus undermines transparency and due process, as supervisors act as prosecutor and judge.
London startup
fromIndependent
2 months ago

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

Colum and Ciaran Butler are banned from directorship for five years due to governance failures despite acting honestly.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

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

Covington & Burling is ranked as the most prestigious law firm in Washington, DC, according to Vault's latest rankings.
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
SF politics

It's A Really Weird Time To Have One Of The Most Prestigious Public Interest Jobs In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
SF politics

It's A Really Weird Time To Have One Of The Most Prestigious Public Interest Jobs In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

#judiciary
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

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

Thomas J. Russo, a renowned Staten Island attorney, passed away at 98, leaving a legacy of respect, professionalism, and community service.
Social media marketing
fromTechdirt
2 months ago

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

Brazil's Supreme Court may hold social media companies liable for hosted content, changing the legal landscape significantly.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

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

It's incredible to be experiencing becoming a lawyer at all, but to do it alongside my mother, who is my inspiration, means everything.
Toronto startup
Law
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

How will Karen Read's retrial end? We asked legal experts.

The outcome of Karen Read's murder retrial remains uncertain after two trials and significant testimony.
#immigration
#politics
fromReason.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromABA Journal
4 months ago
US politics

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

fromReason.com
2 months 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
fromABA Journal
4 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
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Boston

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

fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Boston

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

fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami YouTuber claims viral gym beatdown was 'consensual,' court filings show

Ibrahim's civil complaint describes a far more violent confrontation, alleging that Watson lured him to the gym and attacked him alongside two unidentified men.
Black Lives Matter
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

Charities urge the equalities watchdog to extend the consultation period to ensure proper engagement and robust guidance on the Supreme Court gender ruling.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Won't Answer When Asked If He'll Respect a Court's Decision On Deploying Marines to LA

Hegseth responded noncommittally on whether he would respect a court ruling regarding troop deployment, reflecting uncertainty in military and judicial authority dynamics.
US politics
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Brad Bondi Can Still Be DC Bar President If Mike Pence Has The Courage - Above the Law

Brad Bondi's candidacy for DC Bar president was undermined by his sister's political controversies, leading to a significant loss.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New Brooklyn School Named After Bay Ridge Leader

P.S. 413 Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine integrates law and medicine into the elementary curriculum, honoring a community leader's legacy.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
2 months 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
2 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
#real-estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

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

Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

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

The Stone Hilton law firm faced serious allegations of HR violations and toxic workplace culture, highlighted by slurs and abusive behavior.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

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

The salary market for first-year law associates shows stagnant trends despite select firms offering higher salaries.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
3 months 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.
Cannabis
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
#los-angeles
Law
fromVulture
3 months 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

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

Danish MP calls for extradition of Canadian for hosting non-consensual deepfake porn site.
NYC startup
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.22.25 - Above the Law

The law firm office leasing market is booming, diminishing chances for remote work.
Kim Kardashian has completed her legal training, stirring controversy over the definition of law school.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

In Conversation with Roland Sanchez-Medina: A Legal Career Unfolded

My family left Cuba when I was very young. Growing up in Miami, I always felt this dual identity-being raised in the U.S., but carrying the culture, values, and history of Cuba.
Miami food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: May 17, Supreme Court strikes down school segregation

On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregated public schools are inherently unequal, declaring segregation unconstitutional.
NYC music
Social media marketing
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

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

Kash Patel's interpretation of 'SS' raises concerns in legal contexts.
Effective social media presence is crucial for legal firms.
Misreading court rulings can lead to overreach in social media policing.
Scalability is key for law firm success, says John Morgan.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

The judge on Gran Canaria confirmed a preliminary investigation into the alleged filming and distribution of a sexual video involving two young women, one a minor.
Real Madrid
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

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

Victor Aenlle alleges wrongful termination and discrimination, seeking $15 million from San Mateo County for emotional distress and damages related to the Cordell report.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

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

Levy's legal agreement recognized his insanity during the homicide, leading to a not guilty verdict and a commitment to the State Hospital system.
Mental health
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

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

Two men are on trial in Denmark for burning a Quran, marking the first application of a new law against improper treatment of religious texts.
US Elections
fromBoston.com
4 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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

Michael Pitt has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse and assault against an ex-girlfriend, leading to his recent arrest.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Why a Brooklyn-bred star defense attorney turned down Diddy after A$AP Rocky acquittal

Joe Tacopina declined to represent Sean 'Diddy' Combs due to timing issues but believes Diddy has a defensible case.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

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

Jesse-Justin Cuevas emphasizes mentorship and personal life balance in her journey from high school debater to litigation partner.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judge Rejects Lawsuit With Dragon Logo, Calling it Juvenile and Impertinent'

The Court is not a cartoon. The use of this dragon cartoon logo is not only distracting, it is juvenile and impertinent.
US news
Mental health
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

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

Lawyers can thrive in a challenging economic climate by offering diversified services, increasing client engagement, and maintaining marketing efforts.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Lawyer for Sheriff Corpus responds to allegations

A lawyer for Sheriff Christina Corpus argues that the county policy manual does not govern her conduct, aiming to contest allegations against her.
Law
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