A Pennsylvania insurer is asking a federal judge in Illinois to rule that it has no duty to defend or indemnify a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise or its parent […]
Price Tag of New Judgeships Bill? $394M Over 10 Years, CBO Estimates
Happy Friday, and welcome to another roundup of the week’s news about the judiciary. This week, we take a look at the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate for the […]
How Florida’s Legal Budget Grew During DeSantis’ First Term
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is on track to match his first term’s inflated legal spending budget, with loyal boutique firms continuing to take home the biggest share of […]
While Big Law Mulls an Amicus Brief, Boutique Statements Multiply
Litigation boutiques and midsize law firms have become more vocal in calling out President Trump’s executive orders against firms and supporting “rule of law” issues, running in stark […]
Ángel del Villar Found Guilty in Trial Verdict Over Drug Cartel Ties
Latin music executive Angel Del Villar was convicted by a federal jury Thursday (March 27) on felony charges of doing business with a concert promoter linked to Mexican […]
How a Delaware Judge Ordered Switchboard to Reveal Its Crypto Token Records
Switchboard has less than 10 days to provide co-founders and minority shareholders of the company access to its books and records in connection with its planned cryptocurrency token […]
Dua Lipa Wins ‘Levitating’ Copyright Case as Judge Dismisses Lawsuit
Dua Lipa won a ruling Thursday (March 27) dismissing a copyright lawsuit claiming she copied her smash hit song “Levitating” from two different decades-old songs. The case, filed […]
Questions Linger if Staffing Agency Was Considered ‘Subcontractor’ of Construction Company, Federal Judge Says
After a construction worker was arrested for selling marijuana on a job site, a federal judge in Missouri determined questions remained regarding whether a third-party staffing agency was […]
Law School Deans Condemn Government Sanctions on Law Firms as Threat to Rule of Law
Warning of a dangerous precedent, 79 law school deans have denounced recent federal sanctions targeting several high-profile law firms, arguing that punishing attorneys for the clients they represent […]
Understanding the Costs of Hiring a DUI Lawyer in California
Introduction to DUI Charges in California Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a criminal offense in California that encompasses operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or […]