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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,...
Attorney Subpoenas 3 Great Danes, Pit Bull to Jury Trial
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Victims don't often testify for their abusers, but such was the case in a Multnomah County courtroom earlier this week. Prosecutors had accused Wayne Martin...