Man Charged with Murdering Real Estate Agent Gets Life in Prison
Summary: A ransom plot gone wrong resulted in the death of a real estate agent in Arkansas, and the man…
Nelson Mullins Partner Faces Complaint From SEC
Summary: While the bank involved in a “pay-to-play” scheme has already settled with the SEC, the SEC is now…
6 Things You Didn’t Know about Kathleen Zellner
Summary: Steven Avery's new lawyer has an impressive track record. It was announced this week that "Making a Murderer" subject,…
Former U.S. Attorney in D.C. Joins Dechert
Summary: Dechert LLP has added another high-profile prosecutor to their ranks by adding former U.S. attorney Vincent Cohen Jr.…
Reed Smith Cuts 45 Lawyers Plus Staff
Summary: In a restructuring move, Reed Smith let go of 45 lawyers and numerous staff from Middle East, European and…
How Dual-Degree Options Help Law School Graduates
Summary: John Marshall Law School and Saint Xavier University are the latest schools to join together to offer a dual-degree…
Atheist Sues to Remove ‘In God We Trust’ From Currency
Summary: Outspoken atheist Michael Newdow files lawsuit to remove “In God We Trust” from currency. If nothing else, Michael Newdow…
How the Law School Enrollment Crisis Affects Harvard
Summary: As one of the most elite law schools in the country, Harvard Law School can pick from the top…
Class-Action Lawsuit Against SoulCycle Pedals Forward
Summary: The multi-million dollar fitness chain SoulCycle lost its request to throw out a class-action lawsuit. This week a California…
Gaye’s Family Wants $3.4 Million More for ‘Blurred Lines’
Summary: Marvin Gaye's family wants more money from Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams because of their song "Blurred Lines." You…
Law Professors Weigh In on Cruz’s Natural-Born Citizen Issue
Summary: Law professors weigh in on whether Ted Cruz is ineligible to run for president because of the natural-born citizen issue. Considering…
Lawyer Ends Up With Sir Mix-a-Lot’s Old Phone Number
Summary: A Seattle lawyer ends up with Sir Mix-A-Lot's previous cellphone number. When Seattle lawyer Jonathan Nichols gained a new…