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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
#dangerous-driving
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after injuring seven pedestrians in Derby, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries reported.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The guilt just became too much to bear': Driver who killed woman in road crash on turning his pain into purpose

London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after injuring seven pedestrians in Derby, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries reported.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'The guilt just became too much to bear': Driver who killed woman in road crash on turning his pain into purpose

Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.23.26 - Above the Law

Robert Mueller's investigation revealed significant criminality within Trump's circle, including potential obstruction charges against Trump.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Man jailed for killing wife laughed in faces of her family when confronted

Video obtained by Crime World, which cannot be published for legal reasons, shows how McArdle smirked and engaged in an exaggerated high-pitched guffaw as Kelly-Ann's relatives challenged him over her manslaughter 26 years ago.
Madrid food
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fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Stop Shouting on Billboards: How to Write Personal Injury Copy That Actually Converts - Social Media Explorer

Your potential client is in pain, their car is totaled, the medical bills are piling up, and a claims adjuster is calling them relentlessly, trying to get a recorded statement. They do not want a gladiator in a suit; they want a lifeline.
Marketing
#murder-charge
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

The government will provide rape victims with specialist legal advisors throughout criminal justice proceedings and expand Operation Soteria principles to ensure trials focus on suspect behavior rather than victim scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.13.26 - Above the Law

CFTC failing already a solid bet. Government says tariff refund system 40 percent to 80 percent complete which is quite the spread. Almost a they're just making stuff up kind of estimate.
US Elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Discovery As Truth-Seeking: Win Hard Without Playing Hide-The-Ball - Above the Law

Effective discovery requires more than compliance - it requires strategy. Litigators can balance expansive discovery rights and privacy concerns without slowing cases down through practical, results-focused approaches that consider proportionality, electronically stored information management, and the specific discovery rules applicable to their jurisdiction.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
#murder-trial
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Laws Of Unintended Consequences - Above the Law

California's new law mandates certification for alternative dispute resolution professionals to ensure ethical standards following the Tom Girardi scandal.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

When Lawyers Need Help: Supporting Colleagues While Protecting Clients

The legal profession rewards endurance, precision and control. It also quietly normalizes stress, isolation and overextension. For patent practitioners and other IP lawyers, the pressures are uniquely acute: compressed prosecution deadlines, high-stakes litigation exposure, often unrealistic client-driven budget constraints, regulatory whiplash at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and increasingly complex technologies layered with global filing and prosecution strategy.
Intellectual property law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

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.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A dog attacked a woman at an L.A. city animal shelter. She won a $5.4-million verdict

Genice Horta, 51, said that neither the shelter nor the rescue group she worked for told her the dog, a Belgian Malinois named Maximus, had bitten a teenager and a shelter employee, sending both to the hospital. After six surgeries to repair the bones and nerves in her right arm, Horta was left with permanent damage, according to a brief by her attorneys in the lawsuit she filed in 2022.
Los Angeles
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Suspect Arraigned In Tenderloin Homicide Is Claiming Self-Defense

The video then allegedly shows Mr. Alatini shoot the victim in his back. What we did see is a brandishing of a firearm prior to the victim ever displaying pepper spray and/or using that pepper spray. So actually in that sense, it would support the victim having used some form of self defense.
San Francisco
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fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How to Gather Evidence After a Bicycle Accident for a Strong Case - Social Media Explorer

Gathering evidence after an accident is crucial for legal claims and insurance settlements, influencing liability and recovery outcomes.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Families of 2024 West Portal Crash Victims Move Forward With Civil Suits Against Mary Lau

Mary Lau's no contest plea in the criminal case allows the court to treat her as guilty without admitting guilt, impacting the civil lawsuits.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County pushes to change law that opened floodgates for billions in sex abuse payouts

"I want them in Sacramento to fix it," she said. "I have to believe that we are the tip of the iceberg."
California
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fromabovethelaw.com
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.19.26

Colorado proposes legal immunity for AI companies, Microsoft considers suing over OpenAI-Amazon deal, Justice Alito changes recusal practices, and law firms fail to communicate with clients about AI implementation.
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Law Professor Arrested On 50 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case - Above the Law

A Barry University law professor, Glen‑Peter Ahlers, was arrested on 50 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting the sexual performance of a child and held on $100,000 bond.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'You stabbed me in the artery, you f***ing eejit' - deceased screamed after suffering fatal neck wound

Having suffered a fatal knife wound to his neck, a Dublin father called the man who had inflicted the injury a "dirtbird" and told him: "You stabbed me in the artery, you f***ing eejit," a murder trial has heard.
Miscellaneous
#attorney-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Law

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Attorney suspended for allegedly pressuring client for sexual favors

Ohio attorney Bruce Wallace was suspended after admitting he attempted to coerce a client for sexual favors; suspension imposed for one year, with six months stayed.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.17.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments reveal systemic challenges including prosecutorial staffing concerns, AI misuse in legal matters, judicial oversight of executive actions, and emerging liability issues around AI-generated harmful content.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Domestic abuser jailed for partner's hotel murder

The intense grief of losing James and learning in the court of the verbal, psychological and physical abuse is utterly unimaginable. The lack of humanity shown after his brutal final fatal attack is imprinted on my mind and will haunt me for the remainder of my days. I am grateful to all concerned who heard James's voice in the dark and believed him. The pain of intense loss may fade after time, but the sadness will always be there.
London
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.16.26 - Above the Law

Trump criticizes Supreme Court loyalty; AI risks escalate; legal tech expands with ChatGPT; courts reject harassment tactics; judiciary-administration tensions rise; defamation trial proceeds against rapper.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Prosecute Renee Nicole Good's Murderer

ICE agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good during a nonviolent encounter; Minnesota laws could allow state murder charges against involved federal agents.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Victims' commissioner for England and Wales warns against U-turn on limiting jury trials

A government U-turn on reducing jury trials would collapse a fragile justice system and leave victims facing severe delays and massive backlogs.
#child-sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | How much is my personal injury case worth? | amNewYork

According to a 2025 MetLife personal injury study, the severity of injury plays a significant role in determining a settlement amount both in terms of economic and non-economic damages. As such, the MetLife study found that on average, the amount of settlement money a personal injury litigant receives is about $324,000.
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California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Wenzlau sentencing in sex case set for March 12

Palo Alto volunteer Robert 'Bob' Wenzlau admitted to child pornography and attempting to meet a minor; faces prison time and lifetime sex-offender registration.
#legal-ethics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Philosophy

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Rogue Judges' Senate Hearing, TX Ends ABA Oversight, Judge Charged Over 'Book Of Grudges,' Predictions For 2026 & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Philosophy

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Rogue Judges' Senate Hearing, TX Ends ABA Oversight, Judge Charged Over 'Book Of Grudges,' Predictions For 2026 & More - Above the Law

fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Singer assaulted sleeping woman, court hears

A former singer with Spandau Ballet told a woman 'thanks for being cool about it' when she calmly talked him down from raping her, a court has heard. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she woke up to find Ross Davidson trying to have sex with her in a hotel in Thailand without her permission and without a condom.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Lawsuit from families of men killed in boat strikes is the first to reach U.S. court

Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo are presumed dead after a U.S. missile hit the boat they were taking home to Trinidad last October. President Trump said the strike targeted narco terrorists when he posted the video online, but families of those men say they had no ties to the drug trade. Now Joseph's mother and Samaroo's sister are suing the U.S. government in federal court in Massachusetts.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Man jailed after falsely claiming injury from road accident 10 years ago

A man who falsely claimed to have been injured following a road traffic accident 10 years ago has been jailed for two years and nine months.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

18-year-old sues Mass. town for allowing sex offender to operate business where she was assaulted

Hopkinton officials allegedly renewed Hillers Pizza's license despite owner Petros Sismanis's prior sexual-crime record, and an 18-year-old seeks over $1 million.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.10.26 - Above the Law

Major legal developments include Anthropic's Defense Department lawsuit, judicial rulings on illegal appointees, law firm mergers, antitrust settlements, AI legal services expansion, Supreme Court shadow docket debates, and ChatGPT litigation over legal advice.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I swear to God, I never lie' - how fraudster's attempts to play Ireland's personal injury system were exposed

Constantin Iosca moved here from Romania in 1997 for a 'better life', but will be spending nearly three years in jail after bringing a fraudulent personal injury claim
Miscellaneous
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ Lawyer Asks To Be Held In Contempt So She Can Sleep - Above the Law

The situation in Minnesota continues to prove an abject nightmare. The Trump administration continues to ignore and flagrantly undermine judges. If the administration put half as much effort into honoring its legal obligations as it places into attacking judges on social media, perhaps they wouldn't be staring down a massive staffing crisis - a crisis they're trying to resolve by asking people on Elon Musk's pornification site to sign up as AUSAs.
US politics
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.12.26

A criminal DOJ probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered a sharp market decline, amid several high-profile legal developments affecting courts, counsel, and copyright.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Skadden Sanctioned Over 'Duplicative, Vexatious Litigation' - Above the Law

Courts impose sanctions on parties filing duplicative litigation across jurisdictions to prevent abuse of the judicial system and protect judicial resources.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Benefits of hiring an injury solicitor instead of handling claims alone - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Professional legal representation in injury claims yields payouts four times higher than self-representation, covering essential expenses like rent and medical bills.
#personal-injury
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Early Legal Guidance Matters After an Injury in Stamford - Social Media Explorer

Seeking legal guidance promptly can significantly influence the outcome of a case. When individuals face legal challenges, whether they are related to personal injury, criminal charges, or family disputes, the initial steps taken can set the tone for the entire process. Engaging a qualified attorney early on ensures that individuals are informed about their rights and obligations, which can prevent missteps that may jeopardize their case.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
fromFindLaw Blogs
2 months ago

FindLaw Legal Blogs - FindLaw

FindLaw's Legal Blogs bring you the latest legal news and information. Both consumers and legal professionals can find answers, insights, and updates in the blogs listed below. To receive blog posts right in your inbox, subscribe to FindLaw's Newsletters. General Interest FindLaw's consumer blogs feature the best and latest in legal news, information, tips, trends, and analysis.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Alienating Our Affections - Above the Law

Sullivan & Cromwell adopted an income-partner model, accelerating the decline of single-tier law firm partnerships across Biglaw.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.28.26 - Above the Law

Legal and political institutions face competing pressures from ICE operations, private equity priorities, and accountability demands, reshaping firm behavior and public responses.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Saw the Dark Side of Tort Law. It's Way More Shocking Than You'd Expect.

Mass tort litigation consolidates thousands of severe injury claims into centralized, high-stakes federal cases driven by aggressive lawyers and lucrative industry practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony balances credibility with openness to opposing perspectives, clear translation of technical concepts for factfinders, and resilience under rigorous cross-examination.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Tomorrow: Tales From The Witness Stand - What 'Winning' Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony requires credibility, clear translation of jargon, strategic cross-examination, and preparation incorporating technology to persuade judges and juries.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A Guide To Conducting Discovery - Above the Law

Effective discovery shapes litigation by building leverage, forcing admissions, and methodically narrowing the opponent's options to win cases pretrial.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

At State Bar panel, workers comp fraud litigator tells attorneys to document everything amNewYork

Thorough, rapidly secured documentation—especially surveillance footage and daily logs—is essential to proving or disproving workers' compensation fraud claims.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.14.26 - Above the Law

* Supreme Court heard challenges to laws targeting trans athletes and the argument went about as you'd expect. [ Balls and Strikes] * Senior federal prosecutors resign in response to the Justice Department's efforts to paper over the murder of Renee Good. [ CBS News] * Tom Goldstein trial could feature celebrity witnesses. [ Law360] * School voids exam - that students already took - after similarities to past exams came out. [ Legal Cheek] * Supreme Court tariff decision looms large. Don't plan on that $2000 rebate check that Trump promised and promptly forgot about. [ Reuters]
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