Trump targets Big Law, and Big Law appears intimidatedTrump's executive orders threaten law firms representing his opponents, impacting their ability to operate.
Jeffrey Toobin Says Trump's Vendetta Against Law Firms Violates Several Different Provisions of the Constitution'Trump's campaign against law firms infringes on constitutional rights and threatens the ability to hire legal counsel.
Trump targets Big Law, and Big Law appears intimidatedTrump's executive orders threaten law firms representing his opponents, impacting their ability to operate.
Jeffrey Toobin Says Trump's Vendetta Against Law Firms Violates Several Different Provisions of the Constitution'Trump's campaign against law firms infringes on constitutional rights and threatens the ability to hire legal counsel.
Per Diem Attorneys May Not Be Best For Oral Arguments - Above the LawPer diem lawyers can fill gaps in representation but may lack the depth of knowledge required for complex oral arguments.
Nearly 26,000 undocumented immigrant children without legal representation due to latest Trump cutsUndocumented immigrant children face potential lack of legal representation due to cuts by the Trump administration, significantly impacting vulnerable youth at immigration hearings.
Trump strips nearly 30,000 migrant children of their lawyers to fast-track deportationsThe Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants includes targeting immigration lawyers, jeopardizing the legal representation of thousands of minors.
Trump administration ends funding for legal representation of 26,000 migrant childrenEnding legal representation for migrant children increases their risk of rapid deportation.
Despite Declining Border Crossings, ICE Keeps Moving Migrants Out of San DiegoICE transfers detainees disrupt immigration court proceedings, creating substantial challenges for the judicial process and legal representation.
SF legal experts worried over growing waitlist of people in need of attorneys for deportation courtGrowing waitlist for immigration representation highlights urgency as mass deportations loom under new administration.
Nearly 26,000 undocumented immigrant children without legal representation due to latest Trump cutsUndocumented immigrant children face potential lack of legal representation due to cuts by the Trump administration, significantly impacting vulnerable youth at immigration hearings.
Trump strips nearly 30,000 migrant children of their lawyers to fast-track deportationsThe Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants includes targeting immigration lawyers, jeopardizing the legal representation of thousands of minors.
Trump administration ends funding for legal representation of 26,000 migrant childrenEnding legal representation for migrant children increases their risk of rapid deportation.
Despite Declining Border Crossings, ICE Keeps Moving Migrants Out of San DiegoICE transfers detainees disrupt immigration court proceedings, creating substantial challenges for the judicial process and legal representation.
SF legal experts worried over growing waitlist of people in need of attorneys for deportation courtGrowing waitlist for immigration representation highlights urgency as mass deportations loom under new administration.
Is hiring a personal injury attorney in Queens the best decision after an accident? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comObtaining legal representation is crucial for navigating personal injury claims and ensuring fair compensation.Handling injury claims without a lawyer can lead to undervalued or denied settlements due to legal complexities.
Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as DisloyalLawyer Mark Zaid, who represents whistle-blowers, faces retaliation from Trump for his work, highlighting ongoing tensions around accountability in government.
Covington Must Wait Behind Putin To See Classified Documents Like Everyone Else - Above the LawTrump's administration revoked Covington & Burling's security clearances to hinder Jack Smith's legal representation efforts, reflecting concerns over governmental overreach.
After Facing Repeated Trump Threats, Panama Canal Authority Lawyers Up With Top Biglaw Firm - Above the LawThe Panama Canal Authority has secured legal counsel in response to Donald Trump's threats to reclaim control of the canal.
Trump AG Pick A Real Fighter... Like When She Fought To Take Family Dog Away From Hurricane VictimsTrump's nomination of Pam Bondi as Attorney General highlights his focus on personal legal representation over institutional integrity.Bondi's past representation of Trump suggests a continued prioritization of personal interests in Justice Department leadership.
Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as DisloyalLawyer Mark Zaid, who represents whistle-blowers, faces retaliation from Trump for his work, highlighting ongoing tensions around accountability in government.
Covington Must Wait Behind Putin To See Classified Documents Like Everyone Else - Above the LawTrump's administration revoked Covington & Burling's security clearances to hinder Jack Smith's legal representation efforts, reflecting concerns over governmental overreach.
After Facing Repeated Trump Threats, Panama Canal Authority Lawyers Up With Top Biglaw Firm - Above the LawThe Panama Canal Authority has secured legal counsel in response to Donald Trump's threats to reclaim control of the canal.
Trump AG Pick A Real Fighter... Like When She Fought To Take Family Dog Away From Hurricane VictimsTrump's nomination of Pam Bondi as Attorney General highlights his focus on personal legal representation over institutional integrity.Bondi's past representation of Trump suggests a continued prioritization of personal interests in Justice Department leadership.
Trump Turns to His Personal Lawyers to Stock Top Ranks of Justice Dept.Trump's legal team used courtroom strategies to bolster his political image and secure positions in his administration.
Sullivan & Cromwell Joins Trump Defense As Age Of Obsequiousness Begins! - Above the LawTrump's shift from legal isolation to representation by top firms highlights changing perceptions around his legal challenges.
Scoop: Alina Habba Emerges as Front-Runner For Trump Press SecretaryAlina Habba is the frontrunner for press secretary in Trump's upcoming administration, leveraging her extensive experience with him in court and on-camera.
Trump's Lawyers Keep Getting in Trouble. Why Do People Still Want to Work for Him?Lawyers are willing to risk representing the former president despite ethical implications.
Trump Turns to His Personal Lawyers to Stock Top Ranks of Justice Dept.Trump's legal team used courtroom strategies to bolster his political image and secure positions in his administration.
Sullivan & Cromwell Joins Trump Defense As Age Of Obsequiousness Begins! - Above the LawTrump's shift from legal isolation to representation by top firms highlights changing perceptions around his legal challenges.
Scoop: Alina Habba Emerges as Front-Runner For Trump Press SecretaryAlina Habba is the frontrunner for press secretary in Trump's upcoming administration, leveraging her extensive experience with him in court and on-camera.
Trump's Lawyers Keep Getting in Trouble. Why Do People Still Want to Work for Him?Lawyers are willing to risk representing the former president despite ethical implications.
In jailhouse interview, California man maintains innocence after conviction in wife's 1998 murderHarris seeks to replace his attorneys and pursue a new trial after being convicted of murder, amid death penalty recommendations.
Trial reset for Bay Area man accused in death of infant son in 2021Tre K. Clay's trial for his infant son's death is reset for March 2024, and he will be represented by a new attorney.
In jailhouse interview, California man maintains innocence after conviction in wife's 1998 murderHarris seeks to replace his attorneys and pursue a new trial after being convicted of murder, amid death penalty recommendations.
Trial reset for Bay Area man accused in death of infant son in 2021Tre K. Clay's trial for his infant son's death is reset for March 2024, and he will be represented by a new attorney.
Bannon Gets New Lawyer and Brief Delay, With Trial Set for March 4Stephen K. Bannon's fraud trial has been rescheduled to March, allowing him to switch to a more aggressive defense attorney.
Home Office upgrades inquiry into Kent immigration centre after legal challengeLegal representation will be provided to asylum seekers in the Manston inquiry after a legal challenge, focusing on significant failures at the facility.
SF domestic violence survivors struggle to get legal counsel, even though it was guaranteed in 2022Domestic violence survivors in San Francisco struggle to access legal representation despite significant funding and initiatives.
Prominent lawyer Alex Spiro hired to defend Mayor Adams against corruption chargesMayor Eric Adams hires attorney Alex Spiro to defend against federal corruption charges while maintaining his innocence and commitment to office.
Mayor Eric Adams' attorney joins board of Turkish transportation companyMayor Eric Adams' attorney joins a Turkish transportation app's board amid a federal corruption case against the mayor involving alleged bribes.
Adams's Pick for Top Lawyer Is Grilled by Skeptical Council MembersMastro's nomination is surrounded by controversy due to his past clients and its implications for equitable legal representation in the city.
Prominent lawyer Alex Spiro hired to defend Mayor Adams against corruption chargesMayor Eric Adams hires attorney Alex Spiro to defend against federal corruption charges while maintaining his innocence and commitment to office.
Mayor Eric Adams' attorney joins board of Turkish transportation companyMayor Eric Adams' attorney joins a Turkish transportation app's board amid a federal corruption case against the mayor involving alleged bribes.
Adams's Pick for Top Lawyer Is Grilled by Skeptical Council MembersMastro's nomination is surrounded by controversy due to his past clients and its implications for equitable legal representation in the city.
Luigi Mangione Will Reportedly Be in Same Brooklyn Jail as Diddy - and Both Have Same LawyerLuigi Mangione is facing federal murder charges that may carry the death penalty, and he is being held in the same jail as Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
CEO Shooting Suspect Luigi Mangione Moved to Notorious Facility Housing 'Diddy' as Both Await TrialLuigi Mangione, charged with the murder of a CEO, awaits trial in a notorious jail alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Luigi Mangione Will Reportedly Be in Same Brooklyn Jail as Diddy - and Both Have Same LawyerLuigi Mangione is facing federal murder charges that may carry the death penalty, and he is being held in the same jail as Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
CEO Shooting Suspect Luigi Mangione Moved to Notorious Facility Housing 'Diddy' as Both Await TrialLuigi Mangione, charged with the murder of a CEO, awaits trial in a notorious jail alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyerKaren Friedman Agnifilo, a former Manhattan prosecutor, will represent Luigi Mangione in murder charges related to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione Retains Frequent Cable News Guest and Former Federal Prosecutor as AttorneyMangione hires a prominent attorney, indicating a serious legal defense strategy in his murder case.
Lawyer of suspect in healthcare exec killing explains client's outburst at jailLuigi Mangione's emotional state reflects his frustration over legal circumstances and his reaction to murder accusations following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyerKaren Friedman Agnifilo, a former Manhattan prosecutor, will represent Luigi Mangione in murder charges related to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione Retains Frequent Cable News Guest and Former Federal Prosecutor as AttorneyMangione hires a prominent attorney, indicating a serious legal defense strategy in his murder case.
Lawyer of suspect in healthcare exec killing explains client's outburst at jailLuigi Mangione's emotional state reflects his frustration over legal circumstances and his reaction to murder accusations following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Free Legal Aid in the Bay Area: How it Works, Where to Find it | KQEDLegal aid provides free legal representation based on income eligibility, unlike private law firms that charge for their services.
USPTO Tweaks PTAB AIA-Trial Counsel Rules; NO Major OverhaulUSPTO final rules expand opportunities for PTAB representation, effective November 12, 2024.Lead counsel in AIA-trial proceedings must be a registered patent practitioner.
Lawyer Conflicts Create More Delay In Murdered Law Professor CaseThe trial of Donna Adelson faces significant delays due to conflicts of interest surrounding her legal representation, potentially pushing proceedings into 2026.
NYC taxpayers footing $600-an-hour legal bills for three City Hall staffers amid federal probesThree City Hall staffers are receiving legal aid at taxpayers' expense amidst ongoing federal probes into Mayor Eric Adams.
State Bar shuts down office of California woman accused of posing as attorneyLeanos operated a law office and misrepresented herself as an attorney without a valid license, leading to her office's shutdown.
Diddy case: Attorney says 120 accusers allege sexual misconduct against Sean CombsAttorney Tony Buzbee represents 120 accusers against Sean Combs, with lawsuits expected soon.Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and maintains innocence.
Adams to nominate Goode-Trufant as NYC Corp. Counsel, replacing Hinds-RadixMayor Adams nominates Muriel Goode-Trufant as corporation counsel, highlighting her extensive experience in the NYC Law Department.
Client convicted for murdering Tiananmen Square 'hero' lawyer who refused to continue representationA woman was convicted of murdering her immigration lawyer, Jim Li, after he dropped her as a client related to her asylum case.
ICE Cuts Off Free Calls to Lawyers for Immigrant Detainees in California | KQEDAccess to legal counsel for detained immigrants remains critical despite lapsing programs and financial barriers.
Brazil judge orders X suspension amid spat wth Elon MuskBrazilian Supreme Court suspends X due to Elon Musk's refusal to appoint local legal representation.Musk's actions perceived as a disregard for Brazil's sovereignty and judicial authority.
County to fully staff lawyers at bail hearings beginning Oct. 1 - Austin MonitorTravis County is permanently implementing Counsel at First Appearance to ensure legal access at bail hearings, beginning Oct. 1, 2024.
Travis County tests out program to provide lawyers for low-income defendants at its downtown jail - Austin MonitorTravis County implements 'counsel at first appearance' program to provide lawyers for low-income accused individuals, with past challenges due to staffing shortages.
County to fully staff lawyers at bail hearings beginning Oct. 1 - Austin MonitorTravis County is permanently implementing Counsel at First Appearance to ensure legal access at bail hearings, beginning Oct. 1, 2024.
Travis County tests out program to provide lawyers for low-income defendants at its downtown jail - Austin MonitorTravis County implements 'counsel at first appearance' program to provide lawyers for low-income accused individuals, with past challenges due to staffing shortages.
Don't Be Angry At A Lawyer For A Client's BehaviorDo not vent frustrations at lawyers for their clients' actions; lawyers have limited control over client behavior and finances.
Biglaw Firm Fired For Arguing Maybe 9-Year-Old Girl Was Negligent In Becoming An Abuse VictimAmerican Airlines dropped Wilson Elser law firm due to blame shifting in a sexual abuse case involving a flight attendant.
American Airlines has reportedly fired' law firm that blamed 9-year-old girl for being secretly filmedAmerican Airlines fired law firm blaming child for plane bathroom filming.
Biglaw Firm Fired For Arguing Maybe 9-Year-Old Girl Was Negligent In Becoming An Abuse VictimAmerican Airlines dropped Wilson Elser law firm due to blame shifting in a sexual abuse case involving a flight attendant.
American Airlines has reportedly fired' law firm that blamed 9-year-old girl for being secretly filmedAmerican Airlines fired law firm blaming child for plane bathroom filming.
Opportunities lost' over missing teenager Leah Croucher found dead after three yearsAdmitted failings by police and probation services in missing teenager case highlight lost opportunities and systemic issues.
Britney Spears Gives Glowing Recommendation Of Her Lawyer, Biglaw Partner Mathew RosengartMathew Rosengart, attorney for Britney Spears, was highly appreciated and effective in helping her regain her rights.
Todd Blanche Leads the Team Defending Trump in His Criminal Hush-Money TrialDonald J. Trump's defense team comprises lawyers with backgrounds in representing individuals charged with white-collar crimes, including long-standing and recent additions.
Trump's Trial Lawyer Gambled a Gilded Manhattan Career to Represent HimFormer federal prosecutor Todd Blanche left a lucrative law firm to represent ex-President Trump.Blanche faces professional risks by betting his career on defending a highly controversial client.
Quinn Emanuel Gets Scraped Off Twitter MatterQuinn Emanuel disqualified from representing X Corp due to prior representation of Bright Data in related case.
Mayor Sheng Thao has 'gone dark on Oakland,' Libby Schaaf's former staffer saysOakland Mayor Sheng Thao denies wrongdoing amid FBI raid and potential recall, parts ways with lawyer.
An Alameda County DA kept Black women off a jury. California's Supreme Court says that wasn't racial biasThe California Supreme Court upheld a death penalty case despite allegations of eliminating Black jurors, showcasing the complexities of addressing racial bias in capital cases.
Man who allegedly threatened woman with knife in front of schoolchildren on Parnell Square 'too unwell' to attend courtThe accused, Oisin Peavoy, facing charges including weapon offenses and public order act violations, refused legal representation, and had issues with his fitness to plead.