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Do Private Lawyers Hired by Gov't Get Immunity?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
If you work with municipal governments, listen up. The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Filarsky v. Delia, and its pending decision may affect...
Deleting Discoverable Docs Lands Obama Poster Artist in Criminal Court
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Shepard Fairey, the artist responsible for the red, white and blue Obama "Hope" poster, is not a very good client. In fact, he's the kind of client that can...
Three Ways Attorneys Can Get More Out of LinkedIn
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're an attorney, why aren't you on LinkedIn? The social networking site is geared toward professionals and is where many of your peers are probably set...
Lawyers Sue Westlaw, LexisNexis Sued for 'Unabashed Copying' of Legal Docs
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
A lawsuit accuses Westlaw and LexisNexis of "unabashed" copyright infringement in selling access to legal documents without permission from the authors --...
Suspended Lawyer Lied About Troubled Past to Serve on Jury
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
A suspended lawyer lied about her educational and criminal background in order to serve on a jury, and it could result in a new trial. Catherine Conrad of...
US Couples Keep Choosing Legal Separation Over Divorce
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
It seems more American couples are pursuing legal separation agreements these days as they consider divorce. Savvy attorneys may want to take note. Case in...