The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has rejected efforts to revive a woman’s lawsuit against attorneys who represented her minor child in custody litigation, concluding […]
Prosecutor: Tom Girardi Used His Clients’ Money ‘Like a Personal Piggy Bank’
Tom Girardi used his law firm to pay for private jets, luxury cars, jewelry and “the entertainment career of his former wife,” a federal prosecutor told jurors during […]
Am Law 200 Firm Faces 3rd Legal Malpractice Suit in 4 Years—This Time Over Alleged Unlawful Distribution
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, a Pennsylvania-based AmLaw200 firm, faces yet another legal challenge, this time in Monmouth County Superior Court, where the firm, a disbarred attorney, and […]
Harvard Can’t Escape Suit Alleging Indifference to Campus Antisemitism, Judge Rules
A Massachusetts federal judge denied Harvard University’s motion to dismiss in an antisemitism case alleging that Harvard violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in not protecting […]
Legaltech Rundown: Baker McKenzie Appoints New CIO, Akin Launches AI Law Tracker, and More
The fast-paced legal tech world is constantly evolving. At Legaltech News, we always try to bring you the latest news on hirings, product and feature releases, new integrations, […]
Ethics Committee Urges Restraint in Judicial Responses to Election Attacks
Judges whose rulings are targeted in a campaign-related attack should think twice before defending their actions in a pending matter, even if recent ethics rule changes allow them […]
AI Music War, Roc-A-Fella Auction, Cardi B Divorce & More Law News
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all […]
Understanding Reasonable Attorney Fees in Virginia: What You Need to Know
Introduction to Attorney Fees in Virginia Attorney fees in Virginia are a fundamental aspect of legal services that clients must understand to make informed decisions. These fees, which […]
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman on Fraud and Breach-of-Contract Claims
Elon Musk has sued OpenAI, its affiliated companies, founder Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman for alleged fraud and breach of contract just two months after dropping a similar suit against […]
Election Subversion Case Against Trump Resumes — Justia News — August 5, 2024
Last Friday, one of the main criminal cases against former President Donald Trump returned to a federal trial court in Washington, D.C. This case involves Trump’s conduct in […]