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#executive-orders
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

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.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Law

There's Only One Real Way to Reverse Big Law's Capitulation to Trump

Trump's executive orders retaliate against attorneys challenging him, undermining First Amendment rights, and leaving clients without legal representation.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 weeks ago

Judges Stand With Law Firms (and EFF) Against Trump's Executive Orders

Federal judges deemed Trump's executive orders targeting law firms unconstitutional, highlighting concerns over political motivation and suppression of legal representation.
#indigent-defense
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US politics

Hundreds of Massachusetts criminal cases could be dropped, indigent defendants released amid defense attorney work stoppage

fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US politics

Hundreds of Massachusetts criminal cases could be dropped, indigent defendants released amid defense attorney work stoppage

fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Carr: Bay Area DA didn't appeal mass murderer's death penalty ruling. Was it all politics?

Attorney James McManis successfully argued that District Attorney Jeff Rosen's motion to reduce Richard Farley's death sentence should be rejected, emphasizing legal arguments ignored by Rosen.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn mom claims school staffer tried to assault her

"The mother claims that during dismissal, a staff member at Achievement First Aspire Charter School attempted a physical attack on her in front of her child."
NYC parents
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Public Defender's Office Says It Will Stop Taking New Cases, Amidst Budget Cuts and Fentanyl Case Overload

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Overloaded SF Public Defender limits amount of new cases taken due to lack of funding

San Francisco Public Defender's office is reducing case intake due to overwhelming workloads and budget cuts, risking client representation quality.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Public Defender's Office Says It Will Stop Taking New Cases, Amidst Budget Cuts and Fentanyl Case Overload

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Unaccompanied immigrant minors face growing hurdles from the Trump administration crackdown

Immigrant children facing immigration judges without lawyers and enduring strict screening processes often remain in custody for over five months, increasing their trauma.
NYC parents
#trump-administration
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Nearly 26,000 undocumented immigrant children without legal representation due to latest Trump cuts

Undocumented immigrant children face potential lack of legal representation due to cuts by the Trump administration, significantly impacting vulnerable youth at immigration hearings.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as Disloyal

Lawyer Mark Zaid, who represents whistle-blowers, faces retaliation from Trump for his work, highlighting ongoing tensions around accountability in government.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Covington Must Wait Behind Putin To See Classified Documents Like Everyone Else - Above the Law

Trump's administration revoked Covington & Burling's security clearances to hinder Jack Smith's legal representation efforts, reflecting concerns over governmental overreach.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Judge issues nationwide order blocking Trump's attempt to cut legal aid for unaccompanied minors

Federal judges can protect legal representation for unaccompanied minors in immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top Washington lawyer creates firm to defend officials targeted by Trump

Abbe Lowell has launched a new law firm to defend clients facing investigations related to the Trump administration.
Law
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump strips nearly 30,000 migrant children of their lawyers to fast-track deportations

The Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants includes targeting immigration lawyers, jeopardizing the legal representation of thousands of minors.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Nearly 26,000 undocumented immigrant children without legal representation due to latest Trump cuts

Undocumented immigrant children face potential lack of legal representation due to cuts by the Trump administration, significantly impacting vulnerable youth at immigration hearings.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Targets a Growing List of Those He Sees as Disloyal

Lawyer Mark Zaid, who represents whistle-blowers, faces retaliation from Trump for his work, highlighting ongoing tensions around accountability in government.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Covington Must Wait Behind Putin To See Classified Documents Like Everyone Else - Above the Law

Trump's administration revoked Covington & Burling's security clearances to hinder Jack Smith's legal representation efforts, reflecting concerns over governmental overreach.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Judge issues nationwide order blocking Trump's attempt to cut legal aid for unaccompanied minors

Federal judges can protect legal representation for unaccompanied minors in immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top Washington lawyer creates firm to defend officials targeted by Trump

Abbe Lowell has launched a new law firm to defend clients facing investigations related to the Trump administration.
Law
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump strips nearly 30,000 migrant children of their lawyers to fast-track deportations

The Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants includes targeting immigration lawyers, jeopardizing the legal representation of thousands of minors.
London music
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Kneecap appoint legal 'dream team' including Birmingham Six lawyer ahead of terror charge court case

Kneecap claims they are targeted by British authorities for their political stance against Israel.
A prominent legal team represents Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh in his upcoming court appearance.
Fellow artists show solidarity with Kneecap amidst the controversy over the terrorism charge.
#complex-cases
#trump
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Another Law Firm Braces for Possible Blowback From Trump

Todd Blanche left Cadwalader to represent Trump after firm leaders opposed the idea, amidst his loyalty being recognized via appointment.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Another Law Firm Braces for Possible Blowback From Trump

Todd Blanche left Cadwalader to represent Trump after firm leaders opposed the idea, amidst his loyalty being recognized via appointment.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Convicted Killer Nima Momeni Has New Lawyers, Won't Be Sentenced Until August or Later

He is anxious to get through with this process and move on to the next stage.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NAR makes changes to its antitrust legal team

Michael D. Bonanno, the chair of Quinn Emanuel's antitrust practice, has a history of representing NAR in major antitrust cases, showcasing his expertise in the field.
SF real estate
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Detention Alley': inside the Ice centres in the US south where foreign students and undocumented migrants languish

Lack of communication and legal representation significantly impacts asylum seekers' ability to understand and navigate immigration proceedings.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Stench Of Capitulation Lingers On Biglaw Firms In League With Trump - Above the Law

Microsoft's shift from Simpson Thacher to Jenner & Block reflects a growing trend among general counsels choosing firms that resist capitulating to political pressures.
Tech industry
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Is hiring a personal injury attorney in Queens the best decision after an accident? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Navigating the legal system can be overwhelming... that's why seeking legal representation from a personal injury attorney can make all the difference in securing compensation.
NYC politics
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Evictions Surge as City Fails to Uphold Right to Counsel for Low-Income Tenants

New York City's Right to Counsel law has failed low-income tenants amid rising eviction rates, leaving many without legal representation.
Los Angeles Rams
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NFL legend John Elway hires lawyer with history of repping athletes in trouble after deadly golf cart incident

John Elway's friend Jeffrey Sperbeck died after falling from a golf cart, prompting an investigation.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Bipartisan senators rebuke White House move to end legal aid for unaccompanied minors

The decision to end the contract "puts children directly at risk of trafficking and exploitation, and harms any hope of a fair legal process for thousands of vulnerable children," wrote Senators Ossoff and Murkowski.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Law firm in sexual assault suit against billionaire Leon Black wants to exit case: court records

A prominent law firm representing the alleged victim of sexual assault against billionaire investor Leon Black has asked to withdraw from the case before a key hearing.
NYC politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

Grace's legal representation at the Commission of Investigation was financed by the relevant Government departments, ensuring her legal settlement remained intact.
UK news
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

New public defenders get pay bump but county struggles to retain experienced attorneys - Austin Monitor

The county's entry-level lawyers are being paid significantly less than their counterparts, impacting the recruitment and retention of qualified public defenders.
Fundraising
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Why Prince William has hired late mom Princess Diana's divorce lawyers

William wanted to strike out on his own. He did not want to continue using his father's lawyers. It's as simple as that. He wants to be his own man.
UK news
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

A federal judge reinstated legal funding for unaccompanied migrant children, reversing a prior decision that jeopardized their representation in court.
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