‘Never Far From Home’ chronicles lawyer’s journey from NYC projects to Microsoft executive offices

Home The Modern Law Library ‘Never Far From Home’ chronicles lawyer’s… The Modern Law Library ‘Never Far From Home’ chronicles lawyer’s journey from NYC projects to Microsoft executive offices By Lee Rawles April 5, 2023, 10:41 am CDT Bruce Jackson grew up shuttling between Brooklyn and Manhattan public housing projects in New York City. His … Read more

Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant who’s presiding in Trump’s arraignment; not guilty plea is entered

Home Daily News Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant… Judiciary Meet Judge Juan Merchan, a Colombian immigrant who’s presiding in Trump’s arraignment; not guilty plea is entered By Debra Cassens Weiss April 4, 2023, 10:26 am CDT Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his arraignment April 4 in New York. Trump surrendered … Read more

Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate

Home Daily News Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records… Criminal Justice Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate By Debra Cassens Weiss March 22, 2023, 10:56 am CDT Former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, in November 2022. Photo by Andrew Harnik/The Associated Press. Former President Donald Trump may … Read more

Suit by Fox News producer alleges BigLaw lawyers and others pressured her to give evasive testimony

Home Daily News Suit by Fox News producer alleges BigLaw… Trials & Litigation Suit by Fox News producer alleges BigLaw lawyers and others pressured her to give evasive testimony By Debra Cassens Weiss March 21, 2023, 12:32 pm CDT An exterior view of the News Corp. Building and Fox News headquarters in New York City … Read more

Lowenstein Sandler lays off 16 staff members, citing changing needs and shifting market

Home Daily News Lowenstein Sandler lays off 16 staff members,… Layoffs Lowenstein Sandler lays off 16 staff members, citing changing needs and shifting market By Debra Cassens Weiss March 16, 2023, 12:07 pm CDT Lowenstein Sandler has laid off 16 business services professionals, the law firm confirmed to Law.com Wednesday evening. Lowenstein Sandler is providing … Read more

Law firms have ‘another risk to contemplate’ after failure of bank that catered to their needs

Home Daily News Law firms have ‘another risk to contemplate’… Banking Law Law firms have ‘another risk to contemplate’ after failure of bank that catered to their needs By Debra Cassens Weiss March 15, 2023, 12:03 pm CDT Signature Bank in New York City on March 13. Photo by Steve Sanchez/Sipa USA via the Associated … Read more

Daughter sues agency after DNA test IDs likely suspect in institutionalized mother’s rape

Home Daily News Daughter sues agency after DNA test IDs likely… Trials & Litigation Daughter sues agency after DNA test IDs likely suspect in institutionalized mother’s rape By Debra Cassens Weiss March 15, 2023, 9:00 am CDT A woman who used AncestryDNA to find the man who likely raped her developmentally disabled mother in an … Read more

Law prof placed on leave after he’s charged with assaulting woman at New York casino

Home Daily News Law prof placed on leave after he’s charged… Law Professors Law prof placed on leave after he’s charged with assaulting woman at New York casino By Debra Cassens Weiss March 14, 2023, 9:55 am CDT The Syracuse University College of Law in 2008. Photo by Crazyale, PD-self, via Wikimedia Commons. A Syracuse … Read more

First lawyer who advised Jan. 6 witness Cassidy Hutchinson should face ethics probe, group tells regulators

Home Daily News First lawyer who advised Jan. 6 witness Cassidy… Ethics First lawyer who advised Jan. 6 witness Cassidy Hutchinson should face ethics probe, group tells regulators By Debra Cassens Weiss March 6, 2023, 3:51 pm CST Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies in summer 2022 … Read more

Dechert faces 3 UK trials, 2 US suits stemming from 1 former partner’s work

Home Daily News Dechert faces 3 UK trials, 2 US suits stemming… Law Firms Dechert faces 3 UK trials, 2 US suits stemming from 1 former partner’s work By Debra Cassens Weiss March 1, 2023, 4:42 pm CST The Royal Courts of Justice in London houses the High Court of Justice and the Court of … Read more