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Manhattan DA May File New Indictment Against Harvey Weinstein Before Retrial
Prosecutors said they would pursue a new trial against the former movie mogul in the wake of a controversial 4-3 state high court ruling that dislodged his conviction.
Kirkland Group, Seeking Brand Recognition in 'Silicon Slope,' Moves to Wilson Sonsini
“For Utah’s economy and the kinds of companies that are becoming really successful here, Wilson probably has the strongest legal brand of any law firm,” said new partner Jess Krannich, who previously helped launch Kirkland’s presence in the city.
7 More Canadian Schools and Boards Sue Social Media Giants, Seek $2.6B in Damages
The latest lawsuits are in addition to four launched in March asking for CA$4.55 billion to compensate for damages resulting from students’ addiction to platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
Relocations Accounted for More Than Half of US Law Firm Leases in Q1, Bucking Prior Trend
Overall U.S. law firm leasing activity during Q1 of 2024 was higher than Q1 during the last four years, a new report from Savills Law Firm Tenant found.
Access to Justice: 2nd Circuit Scrutinizes Nonprofit's Legal Advice Program for Debtors
The appeals court weighed whether to allow New York to enforce its statute barring the practice of law by nonlawyers.
'I'm Having Trouble Seeing That': Panel Eyes Combat Doctrine in Premises Liability Case
“The mutual combat doctrine arose back in the mid-1990s. And since that period of time, there have been maybe seven or eight cases that have worked their way through the appellate courts,” the plaintiff-appellants argued. “All those cases have one thing in common. The combatants had absolutely no connection whatsoever with the establishment.”
Alito Says He Won't Recuse Over Flag Controversy
“A reasonable person who is not motivated by political or ideological considerations or a desire to affect the outcome of Supreme Court cases would conclude that this event does not meet the applicable standard for recusal,” the justice wrote in a letter to lawmakers.
Legal Speak's 'Sidebar with Saul' Part IV: Deliberations Begin in First Trump Criminal Trial
While it likely won’t influence any of his political supporters, a guilty verdict would open many a can of worms on what comes next.
McCormick: No Current Need to Formally Block Tesla Shakeup in Chancery
Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick said she’s holding defense counsel to their word and will leave the door open for the motions to be raised again if they don’t keep it.