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fromPadailypost
11 hours ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 minutes ago

Saint John police chief accused of misconduct in Ontario, lawsuits reveal | CBC News

Heather Harmer accuses Saint John Police Chief Robert Bruce of misconduct related to her husband's suicide and seeks over $31M in damages.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
20 hours ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
Social media marketing
fromQuartz
4 days ago

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

Meta is removing ads from law firms soliciting plaintiffs in lawsuits over social media addiction claims.
#first-amendment
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

We Took Our Neighbor to Court Over What He Did to Our Dog. My Daughter Still Wants Revenge.

Teaching children about proportionality and justice is crucial, especially after traumatic events involving pets.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx protester with thrown cooler | amNewYork

When was the last time you heard of somebody in New York state being convicted of a killing and getting three to nine years?
Social justice
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Joey Barton pleads not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm in golf club incident

Joey Barton pleaded not guilty to assaulting Kevin Lynch outside a golf club and is set for trial on 1 September.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
Law
fromAbove the Law
20 hours ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Bondi Cannot Escape Accountability': Mace Insists She Will Get Ex-AG to Testify on Epstein

Rep. Nancy Mace insists Pam Bondi must testify before the House Oversight Committee despite claims she is no longer obligated to do so.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Congratulations To Pam Bondi... Let The Bar Disciplinary Investigation Commence! - Above the Law

Pam Bondi was voted as the lawyer most deserving of having her law license revoked due to her actions as Attorney General.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Bondi Cannot Escape Accountability': Mace Insists She Will Get Ex-AG to Testify on Epstein

Rep. Nancy Mace insists Pam Bondi must testify before the House Oversight Committee despite claims she is no longer obligated to do so.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Congratulations To Pam Bondi... Let The Bar Disciplinary Investigation Commence! - Above the Law

Pam Bondi was voted as the lawyer most deserving of having her law license revoked due to her actions as Attorney General.
Law
fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.27.26 - Above the Law

Several legal and political issues are currently prominent, including judicial nominations, jury trial restrictions, and corporate legal challenges.
#legal-ethics
Law
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Change Change Change - See Generally - Above the Law

Multiple legal institutions face ethical and governance crises, including DOJ conflicts of interest, law school loyalty pressures, judicial tenure challenges, and bar association inconsistencies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
6 days ago

Moving Target: When Amended Claims Outrun Your Standing Declaration

Federal Circuit's standing requirements create challenges for patent challengers seeking appellate review after PTAB proceedings.
Law
fromPadailypost
11 hours ago

Stanford medical professor who was wrongfully arrested wins $58 million verdict

A jury awarded $58 million to Dr. James Quinn for wrongful arrest by Chemence Medical amid a contract dispute.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponed

Bill Gates will testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.23.26 - Above the Law

Robert Mueller's investigation revealed significant criminality within Trump's circle, including potential obstruction charges against Trump.
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
#ai
Law
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Law
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

Wisconsin moves to UBE to ease access-to-justice woes

Wisconsin will implement the Uniform Bar Exam to improve access to justice and attract lawyers from other states.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.13.26 - Above the Law

CFTC failing already a solid bet. Government says tariff refund system 40 percent to 80 percent complete which is quite the spread. Almost a they're just making stuff up kind of estimate.
US Elections
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.09.26 - Above the Law

Anthropic's request for a stay regarding autonomous weapons was denied, indicating challenges in the legal arguments presented.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
#supreme-court
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Law

A Warped Way of Doing Law

The Supreme Court's shadow docket has caused internal tensions and public disputes among justices, impacting the judiciary's integrity.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.14.26 - Above the Law

Multiple major legal developments span Supreme Court actions, DOJ controversy, high-profile trials, academic integrity issues, and judicial procedural disputes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court's actions and decisions are increasingly scrutinized, revealing issues of transparency and significant impacts on civil rights and electoral processes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Warped Way of Doing Law

The Supreme Court's shadow docket has caused internal tensions and public disputes among justices, impacting the judiciary's integrity.
#judicial-misconduct
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Scott Barshay's Paul, Weiss Makeover: More Money, Less Soul? - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss is undergoing significant internal changes, marked by controversial decisions and leadership shifts, impacting its reputation and staff retention.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
Poker
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Tom Goldstein Just Lost the Case of His Life

Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein was convicted on 12 of 16 federal charges for tax and mortgage fraud related to hiding poker winnings from his wife, law firm, lenders, and the IRS.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Discovery As Truth-Seeking: Win Hard Without Playing Hide-The-Ball - Above the Law

Effective discovery requires more than compliance - it requires strategy. Litigators can balance expansive discovery rights and privacy concerns without slowing cases down through practical, results-focused approaches that consider proportionality, electronically stored information management, and the specific discovery rules applicable to their jurisdiction.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
#trump
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.06.26 - Above the Law

Nearly 200 former federal judges challenge the binding authority of unexplained Supreme Court shadow docket orders, while AI legal tools face regulatory scrutiny and the Trump administration designates Anthropic a supply chain risk over refused autonomous weapons development.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.17.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments reveal systemic challenges including prosecutorial staffing concerns, AI misuse in legal matters, judicial oversight of executive actions, and emerging liability issues around AI-generated harmful content.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.16.26 - Above the Law

Trump criticizes Supreme Court loyalty; AI risks escalate; legal tech expands with ChatGPT; courts reject harassment tactics; judiciary-administration tensions rise; defamation trial proceeds against rapper.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Batton plaintiffs lose bid to intervene in Anywhere settlement

Judge Jenkin wrote that the Batton's plaintiffs interests would not be impaired if their motion to intervene was denied, as they would have the opportunity to object to the settlement at the agreement's final approval fairness hearing.
Law
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.23.26

Legal and ethical controversies span court fights, disciplinary actions, lawsuits, and political maneuvers involving high-profile figures, law firms, and government officials.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ Attacks Judge, Claims Judicial Immunity For Itself - Above the Law

If you are a lawyer, are interested in being an AUSA, and support President Trump and anti-crime agenda, DM me. We need good prosecutors. And DOJ is hiring across the country. Now is your chance to join the mission and do good for our country.- Chad Mizelle (@chad_mizelle) January 31, 2026
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.10.26 - Above the Law

Major legal developments include Anthropic's Defense Department lawsuit, judicial rulings on illegal appointees, law firm mergers, antitrust settlements, AI legal services expansion, Supreme Court shadow docket debates, and ChatGPT litigation over legal advice.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 03.09.26 - Above the Law

After about-face on withdrawing lawsuits against law firms, Justice Department uncorks almost 100 pages of vitriol against federal judges for ruling against the administration generally.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Skadden Sanctioned Over 'Duplicative, Vexatious Litigation' - Above the Law

Courts impose sanctions on parties filing duplicative litigation across jurisdictions to prevent abuse of the judicial system and protect judicial resources.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.03.26 - Above the Law

Clintons to testify on Epstein amid related disappearances and wider legal battles spanning big law ethics, crypto fraud risk, major M&A, and possible government deception.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
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2 months ago

FindLaw Legal Blogs - FindLaw

FindLaw's Legal Blogs bring you the latest legal news and information. Both consumers and legal professionals can find answers, insights, and updates in the blogs listed below. To receive blog posts right in your inbox, subscribe to FindLaw's Newsletters. General Interest FindLaw's consumer blogs feature the best and latest in legal news, information, tips, trends, and analysis.
Law
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.02.26 - Above the Law

* Biglaw grapples with Epstein list cameos. [NY Post] * Delaware Supreme Court rewrites settlement to give Elon Musk the kind of personal party he desperately kept asking Jeffrey Epstein for. [Delaware Business Court Insider]
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A Guide To Conducting Discovery - Above the Law

Effective discovery shapes litigation by building leverage, forcing admissions, and methodically narrowing the opponent's options to win cases pretrial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.09.26 - Above the Law

Numerous contentious developments: Fifth Circuit allowing indefinite detention of suspected undocumented migrants, high-profile appearances, campus censorship, market regulation, AI legal-advice concerns, and infrastructure litigation.
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