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First Thing to Learn
The first thing you should learn about the Law is the Constitution of the United States of America.
Constitution
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and…
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Law school applicants are down, for now, for the first time since 2018
The number of law school applicants has decreased nearly 5% compared to the same time last year, the first decline since 2018. Reuters has…
Driver injured in collision with fortified mailbox can’t sue owners, top Ohio court says
Jurors rule against associate who sued King & Spalding for alleged ethical retaliation
Fired King & Spalding associate David Joffe lost his wrongful termination lawsuit Monday when jurors found that the law firm had no liability. Jurors deliberated…
‘The Practice’ vs. ‘Boston Legal’: How the original stacks up to the spinoff, part 2
In October, I reviewed The Practice. It’s now time to take a look at Boston Legal, compare the two related series and crown the…
Chemerinsky: Ruling in abortion cases will greatly affect women’s lives but won’t end controversy
There is little doubt that October 2021-2022 term will be most remembered for its decisions about state laws imposing restrictions on abortion. In November, the…
New program guarantees diverse students admission to law school
A new program will guarantee minority and first-generation law students deferred admission and scholarships once they spend a year preparing for law school and working…
Ohio law school back in compliance with program standard, ABA legal ed section’s council finds
Following a finding that the Cleveland State University’s law school did not meet an ABA accreditation standard regarding program resources, it has since demonstrated compliance,…
4th Circuit judge rescinds plan to take senior status
3 decades ago, legal headhunting required more time for fewer placements
Self-defense argument fails as three men are convicted of murder in death of Ahmaud Arbery
Lawyers defending three white men accused of murder in the death of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery failed in their citizen’s arrest and self-defense arguments when…
2021 Gifts for Lawyers guide: Shop early and safely this Black Friday and Cyber Monday (gallery)
With supply chain slowdowns spanning the globe, It’s a good idea to start your holiday shopping early. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect…
Marriott agrees to post resort fees in upfront pricing in settlement with state AG
Marriott International has reached a settlement agreement to post “resort fees” that are added to its hotel pricing as part of the total room rate…
Judge exonerates Missouri prisoner after 43 years in prison; this law made it possible
A Kansas City, Missouri, man who spent 43 years in prison for a triple murder has been released after a judge ruled Tuesday that he…
In Minnesota, a Big Fight Over a Little Gravel Road … and Other Legal News You May Have Missed
A roundup of recent legal news on FindLaw’s Courtside blog.
3 pharmacy chains found liable in opioid epidemic in Ohio case
Prosecutor pay isn’t keeping up with inflation, even as some case backlogs grow, study author says
ABA observers will share their takeaways from the UN climate change conference in Glasgow
America’s fights over medical treatment choices didn’t start with COVID-19 and ivermectin
Like the legal profession, the practice of medicine in the United States is highly regulated. But it hasn’t always been, and the idea that a…
White supremacists found liable for civil conspiracy to commit violence at ‘Unite the Right’ rally
Wastewater official faces felony charges for using city funds to pay employee’s law school tuition
A California wastewater official faces felony state court charges of diverting public funds for personal use, after allegedly using municipal money to pay for an…
Once upon a time, it was big news when a lawyer switched firms
Some law schools outside T14 still send many grads to the nation’s top-grossing firms
Two law schools outside the T14 have landed on a list of schools with the highest percentage of alumni going to the nation’s 10 highest-grossing…
30% of these lawyers would like to work fewer hours; those most dissatisfied are younger and female
Why Was Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted?
Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty because Wisconsin law was on his side. Read more about the verdict and self-defense on FindLaw’s Courtside blog.
Why Was Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted?
Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty because Wisconsin law was on his side. Read more about the verdict and self-defense on FindLaw’s Courtside blog.
Ex-LeClairRyan general counsel gets prison time, while firm insurer agrees to pay $10M to bankruptcy trustee
The former general counsel of the defunct law firm LeClairRyan was sentenced to 44 months in prison in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday for lying…
Cravath is first to announce year-end associate bonuses with more money for every class year
Judge imposes default judgment against former Littler Mendelson client for ‘subversive approach to discovery’
A federal judge in Mobile, Alabama, has imposed a default judgment against an Alabama steel mill once represented by Littler Mendelson because an attempt to…
Judge who searched litigant’s home for marital property gets censure and fine
Donations for ABA Giving Day more than double previous year’s total
For second time, ABA Legal Education Section seeks public comment on diversity accreditation standard
Lawyer is suspended for texting witness during phone deposition; how did opposing counsel find out?
Fired K&L Gates partner is charged with cyberstalking former colleagues
Fired K&L Gates partner Willie Dennis has been charged with four counts of cyberstalking former partners and other colleagues at the law firm. The
Lawyers call on members of the profession to defend voting rights
Weekly Briefs: New charges against lawyer accused of staging his shooting; Christian florist settles
Suspended lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces new charges Suspended South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, previously charged in an alleged scheme to have himself killed for…
Year-end review: Legal software for business resiliency
2022 is right around the corner, and there’s no better time than now to conduct a technology audit to prepare your firm for success in…
Jurors acquit Kyle Rittenhouse, siding with his self-defense claim
Jurors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, acquitted 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse of all charges Friday in the shootings of three men, one of them fatally, during racial justice…
Supreme Court term limits have ‘considerable, bipartisan support,’ SCOTUS commission says
A presidential commission studying ideas to change the U.S. Supreme Court indicated continued interest in term limits in revised discussion materials released Thursday. The Presidential…
2 students sue Yale and law school administrators, alleging retaliation
In a federal court complaint that includes allegations of vendettas, gossip and lies, two unnamed Yale Law School students claim they were blackballed from job…
Supreme Court should reverse decision in Texas ineffective counsel case, ABA says
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals’ consideration of a Texas death row inmate’s case deviated from the U.S. Supreme Court’s prior instruction regarding ineffective assistance…
Jail guard is shot and killed at courthouse after officer fires on inmate who grabbed a weapon
A jail guard was shot and killed in an Altoona, Pennsylvania, courthouse Wednesday when a police officer fired on an inmate who had grabbed the…
Lawsuit Seeks to End Amazon’s Avoidance of Liability in Delivery Crashes
Amazon has long avoided liability in delivery trucks accidents because the drivers are employed by a third party. A recent lawsuit seeks to change that.
Did privilege help law partner’s son avoid prison in sexual attacks? Lawyer for victim thinks so
A judge in Niagara County, New York, sentenced a 20-year-old man to eight years of probation Tuesday following his guilty plea to third-degree rape and…
How law firms can gain a competitive advantage with financial intelligence
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Rob Stote, the managing director of profitability products at BigHand, a provider of financial and operational productivity software; Michael Grupp,…
Convictions of 2 men for murdering Malcolm X are tossed after new investigation
Updated: A New York judge tossed the convictions of two men in the murder of Malcolm X on Thursday following a 22-month investigation finding that…
Lawyer facing ‘world of financial claims’ could be jailed for refusing to turn over records in bankruptcy
A lawyer whose firm was forced into bankruptcy after clients complained about more than $8 million missing in escrow funds was held in civil contempt…
