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Clarence Thomas Didn't Report $700K Paid to His Wife: House Dems
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose that his wife received paychecks from conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation. And the sum is...
Are You Finally Ready for an Alternative to the Billable Hour?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Sick and tired of counting your billable hours? The billable hour has long been a staple of the attorney lifestyle. But that doesn't mean it has to stay that...
Justice Elena Kagan Made Friends, Showed Sarcastic Side in 1st Year
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
After her first year on the Supreme Court, Justice Elena Kagan appears to be getting favorable reviews from both commentators and her colleagues. Said to have...
State Farm Secretly Gave $2.4 Million to Ill. Judge in $1B Case
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
The following story serves as a lesson in common sense for corporations everywhere: don't cover up how much money you donate to judicial candidates. This is...
7th Cir. Alerts IL Bar to Lawyer's 'Gibberish' Briefs
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Walter Maksym may well be the most embarrassed attorney in Illinois. Homing in on his grammatical deficiencies (and a 345-word sentence), the 7th Circuit...
PACER Fees Going Up 25% to 10 Cents a Page
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're looking to get some information from the federal courts, now is the time. PACER fees are increasing about 25%, from 8 cents a page to 10 cents a...