Louisiana Judge Rules Cop Cannot Sue Black Lives Matter
Summary: A Louisiana judge dismissed a police officer's claim that Black Lives Matter was liable for his 2016 injuries. A…
Practice Area in Sexual Abuse Claims Emerging in Response to Prep School Allegations
Summary: With sexual abuse claims at prep schools becoming normal, law firms are developing practice areas specializing in the topic.…
Chicago Lawyer Suspended for Withholding Information
Summary: A former city of Chicago lawyer was suspended for 90-days after being accused of withholding information in a civil…
Trump Waives Jones Act in Order to Ship Supplies to Puerto Rico
Summary: The White House will waive the Jones Act in order to get affordable supplies to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico. President…
Hugh Hefner Dead at 91
Summary: Hugh Hefner died on Wednesday night of natural causes. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner showed the world that hedonism is…
Prosecutors Removed Reduced Recommendation for Ponzi Schemer Scott Rothstein
Summary: Federal prosecutors claim notorious Ponzi scheme mastermind Scott Rothstein lied to them and does not deserve a reduced prison…
Russian ‘Cannibal Couple’ Arrested
Summary: Russian police suspect a couple killed around 30 people, dismembering their bodies for cannibal consumption. A Russian couple is…
Lawyer David H. Miller Accused of Embezzling Money from Sen. Richard Saslaw
Summary: A lawyer has been accused of embezzling over $650,000 from Virginia Senate Minority Leader Richard Saslaw. A lawyer was…
Former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Summary: Ex-Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was sentenced to five years in prison this week. This week, former Thai Prime…
Legal Startup Offers to Finance Small Claims Cases against Equifax
Summary: A legal litigation finance company is helping Equifax victims sue the credit reporting bureau. Earlier this month, credit reporting…
Finding a Reduced-Hour Arrangement in a Law Firm Is Possible
Summary: An attorney wishing to work in a reduced-hour position can do so if they are in the right market…
LGBT Employer Discrimination Cases Work Their Way Up the Courts
Summary: LGBT employer discrimination cases are getting closer to the top of the legal system where the Supreme Court may…