A solo practitioner’s attempts to recover fees for his work in an underlying suit he was kicked off were denied after an Illinois appellate court found his claims […]
8th Circuit Sends Privacy Action Against Health Care Provider to State Court
A privacy suit accusing one of the state of Missouri’s largest health care providers of secretly transmitting personal health information to third parties is heading back to a […]
Trial Court Had No Authority to Reopen Voir Dire After Jury Impaneled in Civil Case, State Appellate Court Rules
In a matter of first impression, the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Wednesday found that a trial court had no authority to grant a request to remove […]
West Virginia State Bar Sued Over Diversity Rule — Justia News — December 23, 2024
The West Virginia State Bar oversees the legal profession in the state. Every licensed attorney in West Virginia must belong to this organization, which is led by a […]
State Appellate Court Sides With Teacher in Maternity Leave Dispute
Reversing arbitration to a public school, the Massachusetts Appeals Court sided with one of the school’s former teachers, concluding she was improperly discharged and denied tenure after taking […]
State, Federal Courts in North Carolina Announce Reopening Dates Following Hurricane Helene
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina issued a standing order Thursday to reopen its Asheville courthouse doors on Monday. The order, signed by Chief […]
Trump Counsel Again Asks Second Circuit to Remove NY State Case to Federal Court
Defense counsel for Donald Trump has again urged a federal appellate court to remove the former president’s criminal case from state court. Trump’s attorneys argued that the appeals […]
State Law Requiring Sex Offenders Display ‘No Candy or Treats at This Residence’ Sign Deemed Unconstitutional
Tossing out a “Halloween statute” requirement for registered sex offenders, a federal judge in Missouri determined requiring offenders to feature a sign on their residence on Halloween stating “no […]
State High Court Considers Attorney Sanctions for Alleged Referral Scheme
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether a personal injury attorney violated Rules of Professional Conduct for allegedly participating in an improper lawyer referral scheme and, if so, determining […]
California Supreme Court Rejects State Bar’s Initial Plan for New Bar Exam
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the state bar from rolling out a new bar exam written by Kaplan Exam Services, raising questions about the February […]