A federal judge awarded a Chicago church over $237,000 in attorney fees last week, ending nearly 10 years of litigation over parking between it and the city. U.S. […]
Former Zurich Insurance Attorney Suspended for Negotiating Settlement Under the Radar
The Missouri Supreme Court indefinitely suspended Zurich Insurance Co.’s former chief trial attorney, Paul Eric Petruska, after he initiated a settlement without the authority and attempted to enforce […]
Rapper Jay-Z Files Defamation Suit Against Attorney for Allegedly Fabricated Sexual Assault Claims
Rapper Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, filed a lawsuit against high profile attorney Tony Buzbee and his Houston-based law firm for claims of defamation, malicious prosecution, and […]
Diddy Attorney Asks to Step Down From Legal Team Ahead of Trial
One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys has filed a motion to step down from representing the incarcerated hip-hop mogul. Per court documents filed in the Southern District of […]
New York Attorney General Sues Vape Distributors Over Youth Vaping Epidemic — Justia News — February 20, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a landmark lawsuit against some of the country’s largest e-cigarette distributors, alleging they played a central role in fueling the […]
Reuters Win In AI Training Lawsuit Gives Guidance On New Era of ‘Fair Use,’ Attorney Say
The most recent and significant AI copyright ruling out of federal court could have a sprawling impact on how companies, both big and small, use the technology responsibly, […]
Florida Federal Judge Sanctions Attorney in Litigation Against DaBaby
The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Florida sanctioned Miami attorney Jonathan May for improper litigation tactics over the claims brought by his clients, two event […]
Landlord Must Pay Prevailing Tenants’ $21K Attorney Fees in Commercial Lease Dispute, Appellate Court Rules
A defense counsel’s award of over $21,000 in attorney fees in a commercial lease dispute was upheld Tuesday by a three-judge panel for and Illinois appellate court, finding […]
Joan Howarth and Deborah Jones Merritt are spearheading efforts to reinvent attorney licensing
(Photo of Joan Howarth by Nicole Sepulveda) For the last three decades, complaints about the bar exam were common but change was minimal. But Joan Howarth and Deborah […]
Attorney vs Lawyer: Understanding the Differences
Introduction to Legal Terminology In the realm of legal affairs, the terms “attorney” and “lawyer” are frequently used interchangeably, yet they carry distinct meanings that can have significant […]