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fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

British woman agrees to return stolen Renaissance painting to Italian museum

The Madonna and Child, a tempera painting on wood attributed to 16th-century painter Antonio Solario, vanished from Belluno's Civic Museum in 1973 during a heist in which half a dozen other works were also taken.
Miscellaneous
#legal-ethics
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.
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.
fromNewsday
4 days ago

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

Hemanth Kumar Muneppa has been charged with fortune-telling and grand larceny after allegedly scamming a woman out of $62,000 for his services.
New York City
#corporate-law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Law Professor On Why It's More Important Than Ever To Confront Racism - Above the Law

Susan Sturm's compelling new book, What Might Be, draws upon her childhood experiences and emphasizes the importance of reimagining systems for achieving social justice.
Social justice
fromAssociate's Mind
4 years ago

What is Discovery in Law? - Associate's Mind

The discovery process in lawsuits aims to acquire and disclose all relevant information before trial, ensuring no surprises derail the case.
Law
#new-york
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromJezebel
6 days ago
US politics

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

fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromJezebel
6 days ago
US politics

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

#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

#violence
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Law

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

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Law

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

fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

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

"This is a textbook case of buyer's remorse, where the DHSC is looking for ways to escape from a contract it wished it had never made."
UK news
#business
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London startup

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

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London startup

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
#advocacy
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
#criminal-justice
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
2 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.
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
1 month 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
2 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.
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
1 month ago
NYC startup

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

#social-media
fromTechdirt
1 month 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
2 months 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
1 month ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

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

#politics
fromReason.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromReason.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
#immigration
fromNew York Post
3 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'

fromNew York Post
3 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'

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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.
#legal-education
Law
fromVulture
2 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.
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
2 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.
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

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

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
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
2 months 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
2 months 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
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Life sentences for pub pair after 'brutal' murder

Two killers, David Walcott and Rammon Mali, have been sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of Rijkaard Siafa.
#court-case
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months 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
#civil-rights
Real Madrid
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
2 months ago

Fairfield travel agent sentenced to 9 years for defrauding South Asians

Randhawa provided fraudulent itineraries and stole over $147,000 from clients who trusted him with their travel arrangements, leading to his lengthy prison sentence.
Toronto startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
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