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Immigration Lawyers Help Dodge Deportation But Often Ill-Prepared
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Attention immigration lawyers: Judges are watching you, and in about half of all cases, they don't like what they see. A newly released survey of immigration...
Out-of-County Lawyer's Lawsuit Claims Long Waits Unconstitutional
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
An Illinois lawyer is pursuing an interesting strategy to cut down on the time he spends waiting for court. He's filed a federal lawsuit claiming...
Top 3 Practical New Year's Resolutions for Lawyers
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
It's almost time to ring in the New Year with family, friends -- and a few New Year's resolutions for lawyers and law firms. We're not talking about going to...
Bloated Federal Criminal Code Ensnares Everyday Citizens, Panel Says
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Is the federal criminal code out of control? Experts told a House panel on Tuesday that it includes over 4,500 statutes -- that's in addition to another...
Ex-Law Firm Partner Not an 'Employee,' Discrimination Suit Tossed
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
When is a BigLaw partner not considered an "employee" under anti-discrimination laws? When he can't prove he was a "partner" in name only, a New York justice...
Judge Sues Lawyer, Client Over Sexual Harassment Claim
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Ohio Judge Harland Hale has sued the woman who accused him of sexual harassment, Brenda Williams. Also named in the suit is her attorney, Michael G. Moore,...