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Former ABA President Philip S. Anderson dies at 88
Updated: Former ABA President Philip S. Anderson Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Tuesday at age 88. Anderson died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease, his…
Changing the culture at law firms to promote wellness and mental well-being
For decades, lawyers who worked in BigLaw could expect some version of the following: Work long hours, including nights and weekends, with minimal free time,…
Objection to ACLU ‘mission drift’ led to ouster of Florida board members, suit says
Former board members with the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida allege that they were wrongly ousted after resisting “mission drift” and “partisan political activity”…
Black lawyer alleges he was wearing handcuffs as judge pressed him to settle or produce documents
A Black lawyer who is a former pro football player has sued a Pennsylvania judge for allegedly ordering the lawyer’s arrest and having him hauled…
Religious act may protect Jehovah’s Witness who refused psychiatric meds before trial, 5th Circuit says
A federal judge should consider the religious claims of a defendant who has refused to take psychiatric medications to become competent for trial on a…
Georgia indictment bolstered by broad state law on racketeering
The Georgia district attorney who obtained an indictment of former President Donald Trump is known for her use of the state’s broad racketeering law. Fulton…
These lawyers are charged along with Trump in Georgia RICO indictment; is ‘partisan shift’ to blame?
The Georgia racketeering indictment against former President Donald Trump on Monday charges 18 other people, including eight lawyers. The indictment alleges that the 19 defendants…
Spanking gesture was directed at male deputy DA, not female prosecutor, defense lawyer says
A criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas has said his spanking gesture seen on a courtroom video wasn’t directed at a female prosecutor. Instead, the…
Montana’s disregard of climate change violates right to clean environment, judge rules
A law that bars the state of Montana from considering the impact of greenhouse gas emissions in environmental reviews violates the constitutional rights of 16…
Graduates of this Ivy League law school have highest salaries 4 years after graduation
Graduates of Columbia Law School earn a median salary of $280,926 four years after graduation, making it the top Ivy League law school for pay.…