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Hackers Targeting Large Law Firms in Increasing Numbers

The FBI has issued an advisory, warning law firms of "noticeable increases" in attempts to hack into their computer systems.…

Chicago Schools Ordered to Allow Transfers

This is an update from Friday's story. Following an emergency hearing today, a judge in Chicago has ordered the city's…

Jackson Lewis Opens in Cincinnati

New York firm Jackson Lewis has opened a new office in Cincinnati, with the help of five local attorneys. This…

Sotomayor Emerges as the Court’s Most Prolific Questioner

Nobody expected her to be a wallflower, but Justice Sotomayor has exceeded expectations when it comes to questioning lawyers during…

Students and Parents Sue the Chicago School District

On September 24th of this year, a student at Fenger High School in Chicago was beaten to death while walking…

Greg Craig Steps Down as White House Chief Counsel

After fending off rumors of his departure for months, Greg Craig has decided to resign as President Obama's head lawyer.…

New Allegations Against Scott Rothstein

New allegations have emerged against Scott Rothstein, the Florida lawyer accused of running a ponzi scheme and dragging his firm…

Separation of Church and Cars?

This one comes to us from South Carolina where the state legislature approved a new license plate design available for…

Scott Rothstein in his own words

With the news that eight of his properties and several vintage automobiles have been siezed by prosecutors, you might expect…

Closure in DC Sniper Case

John Allen Muhammad, better known as the DC Sniper, is scheduled for execution tonight after the Supreme Court turned down…

More Bad News for Scott Rothstein

Scott Rothstein, the lawyer whose firm has gone into receivership after he was accused of defrauding investors through a ponzi…

5259 Fewer Jobs at Top 250 Law Firms

According to a report issued by the National Law Journal, the top 250 law firms cut 5,259 attorney positions this…