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Female lawyer lead in ‘Matlock’ on CBS shows the power of appearing powerless
When I first came across the new Matlock offering staring Kathy Bates, I figured it would either be a reboot or a continuation of the…
SCOTUS immunity decision may have protected crimes in Nixon White House, 9th Circuit judge says
White House “plumbers” who broke into the office of the psychiatrist treating the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers may have had immunity for their…
Judge’s ‘exceptional’ defiance following discipline decision is unmatched, suspension decision says
A state court judge in Philadelphia has been suspended without pay for posting political content on Facebook, even after a disciplinary decision finding that the…
Supreme Court is ‘dour and diligent’ as it debates ‘potential sleeper case;’ are arguments ‘abusive’?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared “dour and diligent” as it considered exhaustion requirements in lawsuits for constitutional violations, according to an article in…
9 years of solitary confinement violates Eighth Amendment, jurors find; case later settles
New York has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a punitive damages claim in a case in which jurors found that nine years of solitary…
Lawyer accused of exploiting elderly client is found liable for $26M in malpractice case
An elderly client who sold 1,000 acres of land to a group of investors and helped finance the deal with an unsecured loan has obtained…
With lawyers being less responsive to clients, Clio unveils new AI-productivity aid to help
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence could allow lawyers to be more responsive and efficient at a time when they are anything but. In his…
Florida judge accused of shouting in court, claiming his ‘angry face’ due to attorney’s behavior
A Florida judge is facing ethics allegations that he “behaved intemperately” in court and showed bias for or against certain parties and attorneys. The Florida…
Lawyer accused of storing 1,000 pounds of marijuana at law office enters guilty plea
A Virginia lawyer has been temporarily suspended after pleading guilty for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of marijuana. Lawyer Matthew Taylor…
MacArthur ‘genius grants’ fellows include law prof, domestic violence researcher
Among the winners of the 2024 MacArthur Foundation fellowships, commonly known as “genius grants,” are a law professor who studies racial inequities and a researcher…