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Diddy’s Lawyer Accuses Opposing Counsel Of Depravity

Above The Law

MARCH 11, 2025

fold-ins are actually just money grabs — and the lawyer representing them knew it — there should be consequences. If it was, lawyers make mistakes from time to time. Diddy Is Furious With Lawyer Behind Viral Druski & Odell Beckham Jr. He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St.

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Donna Adelson’s Lawyer Pushes To Exclude Divorce Evidence From Trial

Above The Law

MARCH 13, 2025

In the filing, her lawyers said the over 560-page divorce file has nothing to do with Donna Adelson, or any alleged motivation to conspire to murder her son-in-law, Dan Markel. He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.

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Thinking Like A (Potential) Lawyer Goes Viral On Jubilee

Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2025

He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. The post Thinking Like A (Potential) Lawyer Goes Viral On Jubilee appeared first on Above the Law. Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Louis School of Law.

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“Supreme Court lawyer indicted on tax evasion charges; SCOTUSblog co-founder allegedly used law firm money to pay gambling debts”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 18, 2025

“Supreme Court lawyer indicted on tax evasion charges; SCOTUSblog co-founder allegedly used law firm money to pay gambling debts”: Alex Miller of The Washington Times has this report.

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Can Lawyers Ethically Store and Transmit Client Info in the Cloud?

Attorney at Work

JUNE 4, 2022

So, let’s focus on two parts of your question: Do the Rules of Professional Conduct allow lawyers to store and transmit client information in the cloud? What steps should lawyers take to ensure the security of the data stored there? Some of those opinions may be found on the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center’s webpage.

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“Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case; Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

“Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case; Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

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“Biden nominates union lawyer, Muslim American to U.S. appeals courts”

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Biden nominates union lawyer, Muslim American to U.S. ” Azi Paybarah of The Washington Post reports that “ Biden nominee would be first Muslim on federal appellate court in U.S. ” The post “Biden nominates union lawyer, Muslim American to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.”

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Seeking to Expand Access to Justice, Washington State Pilot Will Allow Non-Lawyer Entities to Practice Law

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Similar to regulatory reform initiatives in Utah and Arizona, the Washington Supreme Court has entered an order approving a pilot program that will allow companies and nonprofits that are not owned by lawyers to provide legal services under carefully monitored conditions. The court’s order (Order 25700-B-721), entered Dec.

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Best Lawyers sues Washingtonian publisher for ‘Washington, DC’s Best Lawyers’ directory

ABA Journal

APRIL 1, 2022

The company that does business as Best Lawyers has sued the publisher of the Washingtonian magazine for its publication of a directory and lawyer referral…

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“Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm”

HowAppealing

MARCH 1, 2023

“Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm”: David Thomas of Reuters has this report. ” The post “Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm” appeared first on How Appealing.

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This Is Why People Hate Lawyers — See Also

Above The Law

JULY 26, 2024

Can't Just Ignore This Business: 303 Creative litigant needs someone to pay $2M in lawyer fees. Comparison Is The Thief Of Saving Face: This might be the first and last time Giuliani gets compared to George Washington. The post This Is Why People Hate Lawyers — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.

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Lawyer gives up license after pleading guilty to misdemeanor assaults, including one involving associate

ABA Journal

JUNE 5, 2024

A Washington lawyer has agreed to give up his law license, rather than fight allegations stemming from his guilty plea to misdemeanor assaults on a…

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ABA Survey: Lawyer Demographics and Wage Data in 2021

MyCase

AUGUST 17, 2021

Not surprisingly, the legal profession has not been immune, and lawyers and their firms have been impacted in many different ways. What follows are some of the more notable data points from this year’s Report relating to lawyer wage and demographic information. The median age for lawyers in 2020 was 47.1 workers was 42.5.

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Miles & Stockbridge will merge with 30-lawyer firm

ABA Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Miles & Stockbridge has announced that it will merge with 30-lawyer Krooth & Altman, a real estate law firm in Washington, D.C. The combined firm…

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The Lawyers of Substack

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MAY 5, 2021

At least one lawyer is in this pantheon of top-paid publishers on Substack – Glenn Greenwald , the former litigator turned Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of four New York Times bestselling books on politics and law, including No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Another lawyer-turned-journalist is U.K.-based

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On LawNext: A Deep Dive Into Washington’s Newly Approved Pilot to Allow Non-Lawyers to Practice Law

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JANUARY 6, 2025

5, in a move to enhance access to justice, the Supreme Court of the state of Washington issued a historic order authorizing a regulatory reform pilot program by which entities not owned by lawyers will be able to deliver legal services. The move makes Washington only the third state, after Utah and Arizona, […]

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“Judge Defers Ruling in Adams Case, Appointing Lawyer to Guide Decision; Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adams’s lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

“Judge Defers Ruling in Adams Case, Appointing Lawyer to Guide Decision; Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adamss lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments”: Benjamin Weiser of The New York Times has this report. ” You can access today’s order of the U.S.

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Former lawyer is accused of using fake IDs to find well-paid law firm jobs

ABA Journal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A former Ohio lawyer was arrested Thursday for allegedly using fake identities to obtain law firm jobs in Washington, D.C., and Florida. Richard Louis Crosby…

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Jimmy Lai’s lawyers appeal to UN against China torturing witness

JURIST

JANUARY 6, 2024

In December 2023, the Washington Post reported on its year-long investigation of the “Hong Kong Twelve” case. One person interviewed by the Washington Post stated it was likely Li faced treatment “ten times worse” than the rest. China signed and ratified the Convention in 1986 and 1988 respectively.

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What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Most lawyers are familiar with Rule 5.4 In a nutshell, it says that lawyers must own law firms. The purpose is supposedly to prevent nonlawyers from interfering with a lawyer’s independent and professional judgment. California, Michigan, North Carolina and Washington, D.C., of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

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“Former Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer: ‘Are you kidding? You’ll get more cases than ever!’; The American lawyer on the problem of overturning of Roe vs Wade, the ‘psychological difficulty’ of retirement — and what ‘Macbeth’ tells us about Washington.”

HowAppealing

MAY 6, 2024

The American lawyer on the problem of overturning of Roe vs Wade, the ‘psychological difficulty’ of retirement — and what ‘Macbeth’ tells us about Washington.” The American lawyer on the problem of overturning of Roe vs Wade, the ‘psychological difficulty’ of retirement — and what ‘Macbeth’ tells us about Washington.”

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Legendary Litigator Neal Katyal Makes Major Lateral Move, Joining Milbank

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The former acting solicitor general is leaving Hogan Lovells, the firm he’s called home since 2011, to join Milbank as a partner in its Washington, D.C. At Milbank, I will be working with an outstanding team of lawyers that includes a number with whom I have strong personal and professional relationships.

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A Path from Paralegal to Lawyer

Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 18, 2023

Do you want to know what a path from paralegal to lawyer can look like? I started the process, then went to work for a law firm and a team of lawyers that had me sitting second chair at trials, and they paid me very well. Again, that was learned from having a lawyer come to me and say, “Hey, great job marking up this contract.

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Greg Colburn: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Niche

Attorney at Work

AUGUST 10, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche? In a series of interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. This week, we feature personal injury lawyer Greg Colburn, who says success requires both grit and empathy. Here, we highlight their top tips.

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Lawyer and co-defendant behind robocalls with false ballot information are ordered to register voters

ABA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

An Ohio judge has ordered a lawyer and a co-defendant to register voters in Washington, D.C., for sending robocalls with false information about mail-in ballots…

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Ex-lawyer who claimed wrongs by ‘bar card lynch mob’ charged with stabbing targeted attorney

ABA Journal

JANUARY 17, 2023

A suspended lawyer in Renton, Washington, who once sued two other attorneys for defamation is accused of stabbing one of the lawsuit defendants in the…

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“Originalism is bunk. Liberal lawyers shouldn’t fall for it.”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Liberal lawyers shouldn’t fall for it.” ” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. Liberal lawyers shouldn’t fall for it.” “Originalism is bunk. The post “Originalism is bunk. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Kramer Levin combines with litigation firm to enter D.C. market; Kramer Levin combining with Washington, D.C. firm Robbins Russell; Robbins Russell formed in 2001 by former Mayer Brown, DOJ lawyers”

HowAppealing

MARCH 11, 2022

market; Kramer Levin combining with Washington, D.C. firm Robbins Russell; Robbins Russell formed in 2001 by former Mayer Brown, DOJ lawyers”: Sara Merken of Reuters has this report. “Kramer Levin combines with litigation firm to enter D.C.

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ABA Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule While Clarence Thomas Laughs All The Way To The Bank

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

(Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg) Is it a sign of a healthy judiciary when the countrys largest professional association of lawyers has to formally vote on whether Supreme Court justices should follow basic ethical rules? Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer.

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“Stephen Glasser, co-founder of the Legal Times newspaper, dies at 79; He and his wife started the Washington-based weekly in 1978; The newspaper was among the first to focus on lawyers and the legal profession, and helped spark a bevy of imitators”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

“Stephen Glasser, co-founder of the Legal Times newspaper, dies at 79; He and his wife started the Washington-based weekly in 1978; The newspaper was among the first to focus on lawyers and the legal profession, and helped spark a bevy of imitators”: Harrison Smith of The Washington Post has written this obituary.

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Ex-lawyer convicted on espionage charges seeks reinstatement to bar, says her ‘contrition is real’

ABA Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A disbarred lawyer convicted on espionage charges in 1998 sought to regain her law license during a hearing in Washington, D.C., The lawyer,…

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Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of the Year

Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Another popular theme: lawyer wellbeing. “Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Paralegal Over a Lawyer” by Roy Ginsburg. “Five Organizational Skills for Lawyers” by Camille Stell (@CamilleStell). “This Is How Lawyers and Clients Look Good on Video Calls” by Scott Brennan.

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“Harriet S. Shapiro, Groundbreaker in Solicitor General’s Office, Dies at 93; She was the office’s first female lawyer, and the quality of her written Supreme Court briefs made her a name in Washington legal circles”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Shapiro, Groundbreaker in Solicitor General’s Office, Dies at 93; She was the office’s first female lawyer, and the quality of her written Supreme Court briefs made her a name in Washington legal circles”: This obituary , written by Katharine Q. “Harriet S.

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Luigi Mangione Pulls $300K From Grassroots Funds To Bolster His Case

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Much like when people are burdened with unconscionable medical bills over procedures and ambulance rides that can bankrupt them, people also turn to GoFundMe to raise money to pay for a good lawyer. He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.

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Son of jailed Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu calls for his release

JURIST

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Dong Yuyu’s son, Dong Yifu, has called on Japanese authorities in Washington to assist, emphasizing that his father did not commit espionage during his meetings with diplomats. In November 2024, the Beijing Number 2 Intermediate Peoples Court indicted Dong Yuyu for espionage and sentenced him to seven years in prison.

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South Dakota’s Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service

Above The Law

MARCH 3, 2025

What if instead you could get some hands-on lawyering experience and help others along the way? Pilot Program Will Allow New Lawyers to Swap Public Service For South Dakota Bar Exam [The Public Opinion] Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. ” certificate?

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As Lawyers and Scientists Struggle with Federal Pot Laws, Growers Steal California’s Water

The Crime Report

JULY 28, 2021

Bureaucratic federal hurdles around cannabis are affecting lawyers as well, with Bloomberg News reporting that ethical and legal snags abound for lawyers representing cannabis industry clients in the growing number of states where weed is legal, requiring extra due diligence to ensure compliance.

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“Law firm Quinn Emanuel hires Justice Dept. lawyer to co-head appellate team”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 3, 2023

lawyer to co-head appellate team”: Andrew Goudsward of Reuters has this report. Michel joins Washington, D.C. lawyer to co-head appellate team” appeared first on How Appealing. lawyer to co-head appellate team” appeared first on How Appealing. “Law firm Quinn Emanuel hires Justice Dept.

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“A firm’s split with its star gun-case lawyer shows what ails the left”

HowAppealing

JULY 2, 2022

“A firm’s split with its star gun-case lawyer shows what ails the left”: Columnist Megan McArdle has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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Once-prominent disbarred lawyer sues bank for allegedly failing to stop his employee’s embezzlement

ABA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

A once-prominent lawyer in Washington, D.C., has sued PNC Bank for allegedly ignoring “red flags and serious irregularities” that allowed an employee to embezzle money…

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ACLU lawyers reviewed op-ed that led to Johnny Depp’s defamation claim, its GC testifies

ABA Journal

MAY 2, 2022

Several lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union reviewed the Washington Post op-ed by actress Amber Heard that led to actor Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit…

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Most lawyers aren’t using AI to address growing workloads, new report says

ABA Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

On Tuesday, Washington, D.C.-based A new study has found that most legal professionals are not yet using artificial intelligence to address increasing workload challenges. based legal…

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Georgia lawyer who bragged of shutting down ‘stolen election shenanigans’ is found guilty in Jan. 6 case

ABA Journal

MARCH 21, 2023

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., found a Georgia criminal defense lawyer guilty of several charges Monday for entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6,…

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Lawyer who said disbarment would be an ‘honor’ gets his wish

ABA Journal

MARCH 31, 2021

A Washington, D.C., lawyer who told ethics regulators that disbarment would be an “honor” will no longer be allowed to practice law in the district.

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Diddy’s Lawyer Accuses Opposing Counsel Of Depravity

Donna Adelson’s Lawyer Pushes To Exclude Divorce Evidence From Trial

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“Supreme Court lawyer indicted on tax evasion charges; SCOTUSblog co-founder allegedly used law firm money to pay gambling debts”

Can Lawyers Ethically Store and Transmit Client Info in the Cloud?

“Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case; Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden”

“Biden nominates union lawyer, Muslim American to U.S. appeals courts”

Seeking to Expand Access to Justice, Washington State Pilot Will Allow Non-Lawyer Entities to Practice Law

Best Lawyers sues Washingtonian publisher for ‘Washington, DC’s Best Lawyers’ directory

“Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm”

This Is Why People Hate Lawyers — See Also

Lawyer gives up license after pleading guilty to misdemeanor assaults, including one involving associate

ABA Survey: Lawyer Demographics and Wage Data in 2021

Miles & Stockbridge will merge with 30-lawyer firm

The Lawyers of Substack

On LawNext: A Deep Dive Into Washington’s Newly Approved Pilot to Allow Non-Lawyers to Practice Law

“Judge Defers Ruling in Adams Case, Appointing Lawyer to Guide Decision; Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adams’s lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments”

Former lawyer is accused of using fake IDs to find well-paid law firm jobs

Jimmy Lai’s lawyers appeal to UN against China torturing witness

What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

“Former Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer: ‘Are you kidding? You’ll get more cases than ever!’; The American lawyer on the problem of overturning of Roe vs Wade, the ‘psychological difficulty’ of retirement — and what ‘Macbeth’ tells us about Washington.”

Legendary Litigator Neal Katyal Makes Major Lateral Move, Joining Milbank

A Path from Paralegal to Lawyer

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Lawyer and co-defendant behind robocalls with false ballot information are ordered to register voters

Ex-lawyer who claimed wrongs by ‘bar card lynch mob’ charged with stabbing targeted attorney

“Originalism is bunk. Liberal lawyers shouldn’t fall for it.”

“Kramer Levin combines with litigation firm to enter D.C. market; Kramer Levin combining with Washington, D.C. firm Robbins Russell; Robbins Russell formed in 2001 by former Mayer Brown, DOJ lawyers”

ABA Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule While Clarence Thomas Laughs All The Way To The Bank

“Stephen Glasser, co-founder of the Legal Times newspaper, dies at 79; He and his wife started the Washington-based weekly in 1978; The newspaper was among the first to focus on lawyers and the legal profession, and helped spark a bevy of imitators”

Ex-lawyer convicted on espionage charges seeks reinstatement to bar, says her ‘contrition is real’

Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of the Year

“Harriet S. Shapiro, Groundbreaker in Solicitor General’s Office, Dies at 93; She was the office’s first female lawyer, and the quality of her written Supreme Court briefs made her a name in Washington legal circles”

Luigi Mangione Pulls $300K From Grassroots Funds To Bolster His Case

Son of jailed Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu calls for his release

South Dakota’s Pilot Bar Alternative Switches Out Studying Outlines For Community Service

As Lawyers and Scientists Struggle with Federal Pot Laws, Growers Steal California’s Water

“Law firm Quinn Emanuel hires Justice Dept. lawyer to co-head appellate team”

“A firm’s split with its star gun-case lawyer shows what ails the left”

Once-prominent disbarred lawyer sues bank for allegedly failing to stop his employee’s embezzlement

ACLU lawyers reviewed op-ed that led to Johnny Depp’s defamation claim, its GC testifies

Most lawyers aren’t using AI to address growing workloads, new report says

Georgia lawyer who bragged of shutting down ‘stolen election shenanigans’ is found guilty in Jan. 6 case

Lawyer who said disbarment would be an ‘honor’ gets his wish

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