Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2025

Sources say that attorneys will not have a set Monday through Thursday schedule in the office; they will be able to choose their office days themselves at their own convenience. Sullivan & Cromwell has taken its attendance policy one step further, requiring attorneys to work from the office five days each week.

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JURIST

JANUARY 25, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday a new $7.5 Attorney Letitia James stressed the inadequacy of the money settlement to remedy the human toll that the drug epidemic has caused but stressed that money from the settlement would be used to help repair communities ravaged by opioids.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The new social network is gaining traction, and now could be the optimal time for attorneys to join the platform. Lindsay Hanoski | Bluesky-curious? The post Lawyers on Bluesky: A Guide to the Rising Social Media Platform Attracting Legal Professionals appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 8, 2025

For litigation attorneys, this digital deluge offers both opportunities and challenges: a wealth of evidence at your fingertips, but an overwhelming amount to manage. The post How Litigation Attorneys Manage & Review High Volumes of Electronic Evidence appeared first on CARET Legal.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Is ‘trusted advisor’ really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are—and have always been—three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisors.

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ALPS

MARCH 14, 2025

Discover how introverted and shy attorneys can overcome anxiety and harness their strengths with insights from Heidi Brown, professor at Brooklyn Law and author of The Introverted Lawyer.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond dismissed a criminal charge against Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicky Behenna filed the original charge against Gibson. Joseph Gibson on Friday.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A federal indictment released Thursday revealed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged the Jackson, Mississippi, mayor, two council members, and the district attorney with conspiracy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M.

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JURIST

JANUARY 11, 2025

Mills Jr and Nigerian Attorney General Lateef O. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brent S. The IIJ projects will also be subject to external auditing and regular progress updates to maintain accountability. The agreement was signed in Abuja, Nigeria, by US Ambassador Richard M.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 17, 2025

“Supreme Court attorney who founded SCOTUSblog is charged in tax case; Million-dollar poker games, payments to women and a duffel bag of cash are part of the indictment accusing Thomas Goldstein of tax evasion”: Dan Morse of The Washington Post has this report.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 14, 2025

“Full 11th Circuit upholds Florida age limit for gun buys, rejecting NRA challenge; Although the appeals court ruled the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act constitutional, Floridas attorney general announced his office would not defend the law if the case is appealed to the U.S.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

On the other side, government attorneys argued the law was both constitutional and essential to safeguard communities amid a persistent wave of mass shootings. Judge McGlynn, based in East St. Meanwhile, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Three other ex-US attorneys also submitted arguments to Justice Dale E. This comes after the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon resigned last Thursday in response to the request to drop charges.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 7, 2025

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post ‘Wait, It’s Not All About Me?’ ’ In and Out of the Firm, Part-Time Law Practice Is Feeling Awesome appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a group of Virginia drivers challenging a state motor vehicle law was not entitled to reimbursement of their attorneys fees even though a federal district court issued an order in their favor that temporarily prohibited the state from enforcing the law and the states legislature repealed the law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. The order resulted from the court’s determination that Gardner violated the court’s ethical rules of conduct for attorneys when prosecuting a case against then-Governor Eric Greitens. Gardner entered a plea agreement on Wednesday for misusing public funds. in restitution to the St.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Attorney General Merrick B. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division also said , “We cannot turn a blind eye to the inhumane, violent, and hazardous conditions that people are subjected to inside the Fulton County Jail.”

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Attorneys representing the family of Marc Fogel, a teacher currently detained in Russia for drug charges, stated on Friday that the US Department of State has designated Fogel as wrongfully detained. Fogel’s attorney revealed that the Department of State made the designation in October.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Sneed had also reportedly told his attorney his testimony was a “mistake,” but this information was not revealed to the defense. Attorney Gentner Drummond was investigating Glossip’s conviction in 2023 and backed Glossip’s appeal.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

“Judge Halts Access to Treasury Payment Systems by Elon Musks Team; The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nations laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems”: Hurubie Meko and Qasim Nauman of The New York Times have this report on (..)

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

“A Rupture on the Right Over Prosecutors, Politics and the Rule of Law; Differing interpretations of Attorney General Robert H. attorney and her accusations of misconduct.” Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Ho will weigh the request after the resignation of Manhattans U.S.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

If you’re a solo attorney – whether that’s a true solo (just you & no team) or a solo, with non-attorney staff help – it’s definitely a scary proposition to hire your first attorney. Without attorney staff, who can bill on your behalf, your income is limited to what you yourself can bill.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For litigation attorneys and case managers working to secure favorable outcomes, understanding patterns in past cases is key. Data analytics tools provide valuable insights into factors like case type, jurisdiction, and opposing counsel, helping attorneys anticipate trends and tailor their strategies.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 26, 2024

You may have to leave the title attorney or legal professional behindor maybe not. Where is it written that you must always hold the title of attorney or legal professional? For example, consider a litigation attorney aiming to transition into marketing. It depends on how you approach it. I call it leveraging your career.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Now, thats a problem if, say, youre an attorney adding a court case to a legal brief, that youll submit to the court. What about when an AI purportedly substitutes for an attorneys judgment? AI is an assistive technology for attorneys, not a replacement technology at least, not yet so, dont treat it as such.

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JURIST

JANUARY 19, 2025

Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Attorney Morris Pasqual for the Northern District of Illinois. The allegations, going back to August 2012, mark a significant claim against one of the nations largest pharmacy chains.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

This includes attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in law firms where time-based billing reigns. For attorneys and paralegals, billable hours are critical to both revenue generation and the measurement of productivity and efficiency. Attorneys must balance meeting the firm’s billable goals with bringing in new clients.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For attorneys guiding clients through complex negotiations, effective communication methods help clients reach faster, more favorable resolutions with fewer misunderstandings. Attorneys must maintain momentum, manage expectations, and ensure all parties remain informed.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career. The post The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The Venezuelan Attorney General’s Office announced Friday a new criminal investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for allegedly endorsing proposed US economic sanctions against the South American nation.

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