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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Between Order and Intimacy: Rethinking Law as Living Wisdom

Law encompasses eternal principles and the ephemeral nature of life, intertwining timeless ideals with human experience.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Outraged families of slain NYPD officers fight to keep killers from collecting massive legal payouts

Tatyana Timoshenko, mother of slain NYPD officer Russel Timoshenko, expressed outrage over the planned payout to his killer, stating, 'I don't want him to be rewarded even one penny for killing my son.'
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Famed drummer's work in music, law inspires Bay Area-set rock novel

Greg Anton's new novel, It's About Time, intertwines the worlds of music and law, depicting a courtroom struggle over songwriting credit that reflects his dual career as a musician and lawyer.
Music
#murder
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Disbarred SF Attorney Sentenced to Life In Prison For His Role In Murderous 2008 Gay Grifters' Scandal

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Law

Tattoo artist who fatally attacked chef with sword causing partial leg amputation found guilty of murder

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Disbarred SF Attorney Sentenced to Life In Prison For His Role In Murderous 2008 Gay Grifters' Scandal

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Law

Tattoo artist who fatally attacked chef with sword causing partial leg amputation found guilty of murder

SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Wisconsin Institute For Law And Liberty Wins Right To Not Support Minorities - Above the Law

Wisconsin Bar reached a settlement redefining diversity in its programs to include differing characteristics, beliefs, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Roy Black, one of the nation's premier defense lawyers, dies in Coral Gables at 80

Roy Black, a prominent criminal defense attorney, passed away at 80 while continuing his work despite illness.
#fraud
fromABA Journal
1 month ago
NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

fromABA Journal
1 month ago
NYC startup

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients

fromNewsday
1 week ago

Queens man arrested in Hicksville, charged with fortune-telling, stealing from LI woman

A Queens man was charged with fortune-telling and grand larceny after allegedly scamming a woman out of $62,000.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Winning vs. Beating: The Lawyer's Dilemma In Business And Beyond - Above the Law

Lawyers must prioritize long-term outcomes over immediate victories in negotiations.
fromAssociate's Mind
4 years ago

What is Discovery in Law? - Associate's Mind

Discovery is the pre-trial process ensuring all relevant information is disclosed to avoid surprises in lawsuits.
#abortion
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
US politics

New York Thwarts Ken Paxton's 2nd Attempt to Target Doctor for Mailing Abortion Pills

fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
US politics

New York Thwarts Ken Paxton's 2nd Attempt to Target Doctor for Mailing Abortion Pills

fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Effects of Sexual Stealthing

Stealthing is a form of sexual assault involving the non-consensual removal of a condom during intercourse.
#crime
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island man sentenced to 15 years in prison after shooting pregnant woman on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Brooklyn Paper

Mark Munoz was sentenced to 15 years for shooting a pregnant woman while driving on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Man jailed for attacking woman outside Hornchurch Tesco

Steven Ellis was sentenced to four months in prison for assaulting a woman and breaching a criminal behaviour order.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

PPE Medpro delivers scathing closing in DHSC case, accusing government of buyer's remorse and scapegoating

The government faces scrutiny over a £122 million claim against PPE Medpro for surgical gowns amid accusations of procurement failures.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

BigLaw firm lays off 5% of business professional staff

Perkins Coie stated that the layoffs "reflect the firm's long-term strategic goals and incorporate best practices from across the industry."
Law
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An Ordinary Case review Daniel Auteuil directs and stars in tense Ruth Rendell-ish crime procedural

An Ordinary Case expertly balances understated narrative with profound themes of innocence and obsession, culminating in a gripping final act.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

David Ruzumna Builds a Legal Career on Fairness and Dedication to Community

David Ruzumna exemplifies the belief that the legal system should serve everyone equally, advocating for fairness and community involvement.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Editorial: Removal of Sheriff Corpus rife with secrecy, lacks due process

The removal process for Sheriff Christina Corpus undermines transparency and due process, as supervisors act as prosecutor and judge.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Butler brothers who control Starbucks' licensing in Ireland banned as directors by High Court

Colum and Ciaran Butler are banned from directorship for five years due to governance failures despite acting honestly.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

WD avoids half a billion dollars in damages in patent case

Western Digital reduced its damages in a patent case from $553 million to $1 due to changing claims.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2026) - Above the Law

Covington & Burling is ranked as the most prestigious law firm in Washington, DC, according to Vault's latest rankings.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

io vs. iyO: The way your company sounds really does matter

Homophones can lead to trademark infringement lawsuits, regardless of spelling.
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
SF politics

It's A Really Weird Time To Have One Of The Most Prestigious Public Interest Jobs In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
SF politics

It's A Really Weird Time To Have One Of The Most Prestigious Public Interest Jobs In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

#judiciary
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

NY lawmakers want more judges on the bench to expedite cases. Why are judges opposed?

fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

NY lawmakers want more judges on the bench to expedite cases. Why are judges opposed?

NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island trial attorney who founded one of the borough's oldest law firm dies at 98

Thomas J. Russo, a renowned Staten Island attorney, passed away at 98, leaving a legacy of respect, professionalism, and community service.
fromTechdirt
1 month ago

Why Making Social Media Companies Liable For User Content Doesn't Do What Many People Think It Will

Brazil's Supreme Court may hold social media companies liable for hosted content, changing the legal landscape significantly.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Mother-daughter lawyers say it 'means everything' to be called to the bar together | CBC Radio

It's incredible to be experiencing becoming a lawyer at all, but to do it alongside my mother, who is my inspiration, means everything.
Toronto startup
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

How will Karen Read's retrial end? We asked legal experts.

The outcome of Karen Read's murder retrial remains uncertain after two trials and significant testimony.
#immigration
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

In Fight Over Abrego Garcia's Deportation, Trump Seeks to Shift the Focus

The courts ruled Trump's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia unlawful, questioning his claims of being a law-abiding leader.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
US politics

Morning Docket: 04.17.25 - Above the Law

Chief Judge Boasberg warns of contempt charges if the Trump administration fails to address habeas petitions for those sent to El Salvador.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

In Fight Over Abrego Garcia's Deportation, Trump Seeks to Shift the Focus

The courts ruled Trump's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia unlawful, questioning his claims of being a law-abiding leader.
#politics
fromReason.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Court Holds Mayor Adams Likely Improperly "Negotiated Away Sanctuary City Protections for a Dismissal of His Ongoing Criminal Prosecution"

fromABA Journal
3 months ago
US politics

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

fromReason.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Court Holds Mayor Adams Likely Improperly "Negotiated Away Sanctuary City Protections for a Dismissal of His Ongoing Criminal Prosecution"

US politics
fromABA Journal
3 months ago

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

Nine law firms are under scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for potential legal violations regarding their deals with Donald Trump.
#criminal-justice
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Man charged with shooting pro-Palestinian man in fight at Newton protest gets probation, will likely avoid trial

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Man charged with shooting pro-Palestinian man in fight at Newton protest gets probation, will likely avoid trial

fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami YouTuber claims viral gym beatdown was 'consensual,' court filings show

Ibrahim's civil complaint describes a far more violent confrontation, alleging that Watson lured him to the gym and attacked him alongside two unidentified men.
Black Lives Matter
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EHRC urged to extend consultation on post-supreme court ruling gender guidance

Charities urge the equalities watchdog to extend the consultation period to ensure proper engagement and robust guidance on the Supreme Court gender ruling.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Won't Answer When Asked If He'll Respect a Court's Decision On Deploying Marines to LA

Hegseth responded noncommittally on whether he would respect a court ruling regarding troop deployment, reflecting uncertainty in military and judicial authority dynamics.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Brad Bondi Can Still Be DC Bar President If Mike Pence Has The Courage - Above the Law

Brad Bondi's candidacy for DC Bar president was undermined by his sister's political controversies, leading to a significant loss.
fromBKReader
1 month ago

New Brooklyn School Named After Bay Ridge Leader

P.S. 413 Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine integrates law and medicine into the elementary curriculum, honoring a community leader's legacy.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

An AI Program May Soon Be The One With The Best Grades In Your Study Group - Above the Law

AI is proving capable of excelling in law school exams, with notable improvements in performance.
The evolution of generative AI demonstrates its growing competence in complex tasks once thought exclusive to humans.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Ever Wonder Why It's Legal To Hit Kids (But Not Adults) In The US?

Jon argues that children are viewed as property under U.S. law, which affects legality of spanking.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EHRC commissioner calls for trans people to accept reduced rights

Unfortunately, young people and trans people have been lied to over many years about what their rights are. They have been lied to, and there has to be a period of correction.
UK politics
#real-estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

On the eve of merger, Kramer Levin reflects on its transformative role in real estate law | amNewYork

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario court tosses out developer's $300K lawsuit trying to 'silence' student | CBC News

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

On the eve of merger, Kramer Levin reflects on its transformative role in real estate law | amNewYork

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario court tosses out developer's $300K lawsuit trying to 'silence' student | CBC News

Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

'Sexual Harassment' Doesn't Begin To Cover It: Lawsuit Against Former Texas Solicitor General Goes Interstellar - Above the Law

The Stone Hilton law firm faced serious allegations of HR violations and toxic workplace culture, highlighted by slurs and abusive behavior.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Sorry, Associates, But Now There's 'Less Pressure' To Increase Biglaw's $225K Salary Scale - Above the Law

The salary market for first-year law associates shows stagnant trends despite select firms offering higher salaries.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Court tosses hallucinated citation from Anthropic's defense in copyright infringement case

The use of AI in legal contexts raises concerns about accuracy, as seen with Anthropic's incorrect citation of a non-existent article.
Cannabis
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Diddy key witnesses could hurt prosecution's case despite explosive testimony: expert

Diddy faces serious charges in a trial that could reveal the extent of his alleged involvement in sex trafficking.
#los-angeles
Law
fromVulture
2 months ago

What's Next in Kim Kardashian's Journey to Become a Lawyer?

Kim Kardashian has graduated from her Law Office Study Program and is preparing for the California bar exam.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Danish MP calls for extradition of Canadian behind notorious AI porn site | CBC News

Danish MP calls for extradition of Canadian for hosting non-consensual deepfake porn site.
NYC startup
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.22.25 - Above the Law

The law firm office leasing market is booming, diminishing chances for remote work.
Kim Kardashian has completed her legal training, stirring controversy over the definition of law school.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

In Conversation with Roland Sanchez-Medina: A Legal Career Unfolded

My family left Cuba when I was very young. Growing up in Miami, I always felt this dual identity-being raised in the U.S., but carrying the culture, values, and history of Cuba.
Miami food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: May 17, Supreme Court strikes down school segregation

On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregated public schools are inherently unequal, declaring segregation unconstitutional.
NYC music
Social media marketing
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Takes A Lot Of Stones To Accuse James Comey Of Threatening The President Over This - See Also - Above the Law

Kash Patel's interpretation of 'SS' raises concerns in legal contexts.
Effective social media presence is crucial for legal firms.
Misreading court rulings can lead to overreach in social media policing.
Scalability is key for law firm success, says John Morgan.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Two officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

The case examines the president's constitutional power to dismiss independent agency board members without cause.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Real Madrid's Raul Asencio could face trial over alleged sharing of explicit video

The judge on Gran Canaria confirmed a preliminary investigation into the alleged filming and distribution of a sexual video involving two young women, one a minor.
Real Madrid
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Former top sheriff's aide seeks $15 million from San Mateo County over firing

Victor Aenlle alleges wrongful termination and discrimination, seeking $15 million from San Mateo County for emotional distress and damages related to the Cordell report.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland man who killed jail cellmate is not guilty by reason of insanity

Levy's legal agreement recognized his insanity during the homicide, leading to a not guilty verdict and a commitment to the State Hospital system.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Denmark: Trial for Quran burning kicks off in Bornholm DW 05/08/2025

Two men are on trial in Denmark for burning a Quran, marking the first application of a new law against improper treatment of religious texts.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New Hampshire woman pleads guilty to assaulting town election official

A New Hampshire woman was sentenced for assaulting an election officer, highlighting the seriousness of attacking democratic processes.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Boardwalk Empire' star Michael Pitt sexually assaulted, strangled ex-girlfriend and attacked her with cinderblock, Brooklyn DA alleges

Michael Pitt has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse and assault against an ex-girlfriend, leading to his recent arrest.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why a Brooklyn-bred star defense attorney turned down Diddy after A$AP Rocky acquittal

Joe Tacopina declined to represent Sean 'Diddy' Combs due to timing issues but believes Diddy has a defensible case.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

What It Really Takes To Be On The Path To Biglaw Partnership - Above the Law

Jesse-Justin Cuevas emphasizes mentorship and personal life balance in her journey from high school debater to litigation partner.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Rejects Lawsuit With Dragon Logo, Calling it Juvenile and Impertinent'

The Court is not a cartoon. The use of this dragon cartoon logo is not only distracting, it is juvenile and impertinent.
US news
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Be That Lawyer: How To Drive Success In Uncertain Times - Above the Law

Lawyers can thrive in a challenging economic climate by offering diversified services, increasing client engagement, and maintaining marketing efforts.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Lawyer for Sheriff Corpus responds to allegations

A lawyer for Sheriff Christina Corpus argues that the county policy manual does not govern her conduct, aiming to contest allegations against her.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Designing A Legal Career That Works For You (And Your Family) - Above the Law

Redefining success in the legal profession involves aligning careers with personal life and priorities.
fromAol
3 months ago

Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challenge

The spokesperson for the Transportation Department criticized the U.S. Attorney's Office lawyers, claiming they acted either out of incompetence or an intentional obstruction towards ending congestion pricing.
NYC politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Rotterdam's legal AI startup Zeno raises 2M

Zeno is enhancing legal work with AI, emphasizing empowerment rather than replacement.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration's Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

The Ninth Circuit upheld Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, blocking the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
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