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Senior master Jeremy Cook stated that Richard Boardman's misunderstanding of his duties led to serious failures in complying with court orders, causing delays in the trial.

The CAFC explained that 'failure to prove instances of actual confusion is not dispositive against a trademark plaintiff, because actual confusion is hard to prove.'

The Legal Aid Board reports significant strains due to the huge rise in international protection applications, impacting timely access to family law assistance.

The San Jose Police Officers' Association criticizes changes to overtime pay as damaging to investigative work, alleging that the city is using these measures as a negotiating tactic.

"I felt it," he said. "I felt it all over."

The average age of folks in the U.S. diagnosed with colorectal cancer has dropped in the past 15 years to 67 from 72. Nearly one in nine new colon cancer cases and one in five new rectal cancer cases occur in people under age 50.

Latham & Watkins has increased its signing bonus for all federal district and appellate court clerkships to $125,000, with an additional $25,000 for a second qualifying clerkship, totaling $150,000.

The jury awarded more than $23 million to the family of Alice Ku, who disappeared in 2019, after finding her husband, Harald Herchen, liable for wrongful death.

The tradition started in 1993, when founder and current chairman John B. Quinn, a devoted triathlete, took 15 legal analysts on a backpacking trip through Utah's Coyote Gulch.

Gag yourself if you are tempted to get into any kind of discussion about any part of the exam and how you answered the questions, whether they are multistate or essays or performance.

The jury found that Geragos aided and abetted Avenatti, knowingly assisted in wrongful conduct and ultimately breached his duties as a lawyer, although it found that Franklin wasn't harmed by Geragos.

Only 17% say their court is using gen AI today. Despite staffing shortages and increased workloads, courts remain hesitant to adopt AI solutions for relief.

Arden Van Upp claims her $5.5 million mortgage was fraudulent, seeking to void it due to predatory lending practices and a lack of proper notification.

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Financial resilience refers to a law firm's ability to maintain stability and respond quickly when facing changes and risks in operating conditions.

Client relationships are essential for legal practices, requiring effective management of confidentiality, complex case timelines, and regulatory compliance. Traditional tools fall short in meeting these needs.

"At the time, I thought it seemed so special, but in retrospect, I realize it's not so special. It's commonplace."

Clerkship applicants previously relied on law schools for information about judges, but these resources are often misleading and incomplete due to misaligned incentives and limited alumni feedback.

James Craig, 47, is accused of fatally poisoning Angela Craig, his wife of 23 years, over the course of more than a week in March 2023.

Midsize law firms have a unique positioning that distinguishes them from large and small firms, particularly in their ability to quickly adapt to market changes.

"Akerman failed to advise [plaintiff] Turner of the most basic and appropriate remedies available to landlords under Florida law in the event of a breach by a tenant."

The COVID-19 pandemic tested the application of legal theories, particularly the Force Majeure clause in commercial leases, as tenants sought to avoid rent obligations.

Gurney stated Carruthers had made admissions in his Pre-Sentence Report, wishing to cleanse his conscience for his actions, attributing the tree felling to drunken stupidity.

Riding a motorcycle offers a unique sense of freedom and adventure, but it also comes with serious risks. When accidents happen, the consequences can be severe, leading to injuries that change lives forever.

Huff Powell Bailey, an 80-lawyer firm specializing in medical defense, first reported Hardin's death Thursday in a social media post. Tribble said she had been in close contact with the victim's aunt for updates about the search for Hardin.

Recognizing that fair and impartial courts require sufficient resources, the ABA has consistently supported efforts to ensure federal courts have the necessary judgeships to meet growing caseload demands. The JUDGES Act would create over 60 new district court judgeships in the first major expansion of the federal court system in more than three decades.

Johnston humorously advised lawyers to consult Moore's Federal Practice and file a motion to intervene if concerned about disclosing nonparty clients' sensitive documents.

John Spencer Jenkins was sentenced to 33 months in prison and ordered to pay over $760,000 in restitution for stealing client funds, including estate money for a woman's care.

"A river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence." Consistent marketing builds a place in the market through repeated messaging.

Judges must be "no more than the mouth that pronounces the words of the law, mere passive beings..." said the French enlightenment political philosopher Baron de Montesquieu.

The typical hourly fee structure for A&C support is often an open checkbook, which doesn't promote efficiency, leaving clients and firms guessing without spending controls.

Kieran Appiah, 23, was disqualified from driving for six months for driving without due care and using an uninsured vehicle. Total fines and costs amount to £1,424.

Starting a law firm may seem appealing due to self-employment's freedom, but it presents significant challenges when transitioning to other career opportunities, especially in managing ongoing responsibilities.

The State Bar of California pursued too many changes at once, setting the stage for the problem-plagued February attorney licensing exam, the agency's former executive director said.

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