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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield as actor faces child sexual abuse charges

"This has been the most traumatizing experience of our lives; our life as we knew it is done. We are grieving what we had."
US news
#blake-lively
Law
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Blake Lively pledges to continue Justin Baldoni lawsuit after harassment setback

Blake Lively will continue her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni despite most claims being dismissed, focusing on retaliation and breach of contract.
Television
fromVulture
1 day ago

Blake Lively Speaks About 'Unfathomably Painful' Lawsuit

Blake Lively expresses gratitude for the court's ruling allowing her case against Justin Baldoni to proceed to trial, emphasizing the importance of speaking up against retaliation.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
Arts

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

Law
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Blake Lively pledges to continue Justin Baldoni lawsuit after harassment setback

Blake Lively will continue her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni despite most claims being dismissed, focusing on retaliation and breach of contract.
Television
fromVulture
1 day ago

Blake Lively Speaks About 'Unfathomably Painful' Lawsuit

Blake Lively expresses gratitude for the court's ruling allowing her case against Justin Baldoni to proceed to trial, emphasizing the importance of speaking up against retaliation.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
Arts

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
#luigi-mangione
Law
fromFortune
3 days ago

Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | Fortune

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is delayed to October, not 2027 as requested by his lawyers.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
Law
fromFortune
3 days ago

Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | Fortune

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is delayed to October, not 2027 as requested by his lawyers.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Brain surgeon who thought he was going to die' in hospital lift sues for 200,000

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

The O.J. Simpson trial ushered in the era of infotainment - Poynter

The O.J. Simpson case transformed media coverage, merging crime and celebrity, and significantly influenced public perception of justice and race relations.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says defendants are very good people' as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows

Most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a federal judge, affirming the defendants' innocence regarding sexual harassment allegations.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.27.26 - Above the Law

Several legal and political issues are currently prominent, including judicial nominations, jury trial restrictions, and corporate legal challenges.
US news
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Judge grants Woods permission to leave U.S. for treatment

Tiger Woods has been granted permission to seek intensive treatment outside the U.S. for his health and privacy concerns.
fromJezebel
1 day ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Legal fight over Dr. Phil's new show resolved paving the way for its release

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
US politics

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Pam Bondi May Be Out Of A Job... But That's Even More Reason To Take Her License - Above the Law

Trump's loyalty is one-sided, as shown by Pam Bondi's experience and the consequences of her actions in the Justice Department.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The Ethically Fraught Four: Our Bracket Challenge Identifies The Four Trump Lawyers Most In Need Of An Ethics Probe - Above the Law

The ATL Madness bracket highlights which Trump administration lawyer deserves bar discipline, emphasizing the role of local licensing authorities in addressing unethical behavior.
fromFortune
3 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Security guard at the center of Chappell Roan controversy breaks silence: 'I take full responsibility'

Pascal Duvier clarifies his role in an incident involving Ada Law, denying any connection to Chappell Roan's security team.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Kevin Spacey Avoids His Next Trial

The disgraced actor was due to stand trial again reports the BBC later this year at Britain's High Court. The allegations stemmed from his last criminal trial in the country, which saw Spacey found not guilty of nine charges brought against him by four different men in 2023.
UK news
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices - Above the Law

Retiring partners often give up prime offices to accommodate rising lawyers, despite potential disputes over office locations and sizes.
US politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

eXp, former agents ask judge to end Roberts sexual assault lawsuit

Roberts alleges that the girlfriend of David Golden, one of the men she has claimed sexually assaulted her, placed a pill in her mouth and told her it was Adderall. Instead, it was a drug that caused Roberts to black out. While Roberts said she doesn't remember the majority of what happened after blacking out, she said that through the testimony of others at the event, flashes of memory that came back to her and contextual clues, she concluded that she was raped by Golden and another former eXp agent Michael Bjorkman.
SF LGBT
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
#criminal-justice
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

Fighting goes on between LA, OC resi in latest legal row

The Oppenheim Group sued luxury agent Paul Daftarian and sellers over a $5.4 million Corona del Mar home sale, alleging conspiracy to hide the closing and avoid commission payments.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
Law
fromwww.independent.ie
2 days ago

Verdict of medical misadventure over death of Mayo teenager who suffered brain bleed after surgery

Jemma Gardiner, a 16-year-old from Ballina, was pronounced dead at Beaumont Hospital on February 18, 2019.
Law
fromVulture
2 days ago

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Claims in Upcoming Trial

Judge Liman dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, allowing only a few retaliation claims to proceed to trial.
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'He's stolen these people's embryos': Couples sue SoCal doctor amid drug, mental health allegations

A California fertility doctor with a suspended medical license moved patients' embryos without consent and continued practicing medicine, prompting a lawsuit from 26 couples seeking return of their embryos.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
#legal-ethics
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago
US politics

When Florida Bar Said It Was Serious About Ethical Violations It MEANT To Say, 'Yes, Sir. Glory To The MAGA Empire!' - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Judges As TV Analysts, New CA Lawyer Civility Oath, Pizza Deliveries And Death Threats To Judges, 'Perilous War' On Legal Ethics In Gov And Politics & More - Above the Law

US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Disbar Them All: The Only Accountability Left For Trump's Lawyers - Above the Law

Trump administration lawyers engaged in repeated ethical breaches, lying to courts, enabling perjury, and using government power to evade accountability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Courts Did Their Job, Will State Bar Finally Do Something About Lindsey Halligan? - Above the Law

Lindsey Halligan unlawfully served as U.S. Attorney, pursued politically motivated indictments, and faces renewed bar ethics complaints after multiple judges rebuked her actions.
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago
US politics

When Florida Bar Said It Was Serious About Ethical Violations It MEANT To Say, 'Yes, Sir. Glory To The MAGA Empire!' - Above the Law

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Judges As TV Analysts, New CA Lawyer Civility Oath, Pizza Deliveries And Death Threats To Judges, 'Perilous War' On Legal Ethics In Gov And Politics & More - Above the Law

Legal ethics discussions this week focus on new books and events related to lawyering and the legal system's challenges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
#ai-in-law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
Law

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago
Law

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Lawyer Who Never Went Home - Above the Law

He was always tired. Not the kind of tired you fix with a weekend off, but the kind that settles into your bones. Conversations with him felt rushed, as if he were always somewhere else mentally.
Law
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Hollywood heir' levied horrific abuse claims against four industry titans. How did he end up in prison?

Rovier Carrington admitted to altering evidence in his 2018 lawsuit alleging rape and blacklisting by Hollywood producers, ultimately undermining his claims against major industry figures.
Law
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Get Out of My Courtroom!' Clip of Judge Viciously Berating IT Worker Ignites Trial by Fury on Social Media

A Texas judge faced backlash for berating an IT worker during a courtroom incident, highlighting issues of professionalism and respect in authority.
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is running additional tests.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
Law
fromVulture
1 week ago

Justin Baldoni's Lawyers Want This Thing to Go on Even Longer

Baldoni and Lively are set to go to trial on May 18, with Baldoni's team requesting an extension due to extensive disclosures from Lively's team.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

After mix-up, Matthew Farwell's lawyers amend court filing, say unnamed person fathered Sandra Birchmore's unborn child

Matthew Farwell's lawyers corrected a court filing that mistakenly named his twin brother as the father of Sandra Birchmore's child.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Former California udge convicted in fraud scheme appears to be practicing law again

Former judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty to felony mail fraud, reactivated his law license, and is now working with a law firm while awaiting sentencing.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Trump Lawyers Battle In 'America's Most Disbarrable' Pageant - Above the Law

The tournament highlights unethical conduct among Trump lawyers, aiming to challenge their law licenses for professional responsibility breaches.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A man in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer using another attorney's bar number.
#lawyers
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Appeals court overturns former UCLA gynecologist's sex abuse conviction

A California appeals court overturned and ordered a retrial of Dr. James Heaps' sex abuse conviction due to undisclosed juror-language concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Saving The Worst For Last: Which Trump Administration Lawyer Most Deserves To Lose Their License? - Above the Law

Stephen Miller influences the administration's legal strategy despite not being a lawyer, while Emil Bove and Harmeet Dhillon have controversial records in the DOJ.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Bracket Challenge Continues: Which Trump Administration Lawyer Most Deserves To Lose Their License? - Above the Law

The 2026 March Madness bracket features controversial legal figures and their questionable decisions in the John Eastman Region.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Lindsey Halligan Flames Out in Spectacular Fashion

Lindsey Halligan resigned as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia after courts found her appointment invalid and judges ordered the position vacated.
#attorney-misconduct
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.17.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments reveal systemic challenges including prosecutorial staffing concerns, AI misuse in legal matters, judicial oversight of executive actions, and emerging liability issues around AI-generated harmful content.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

DTLA law firm co-founder faces California State Bar charges for alleged out-of-state practice

California State Bar charged Downtown LA Law Group founding partner Salar Hendizadeh with illegally practicing law in multiple states without proper licensing and deceptive advertising practices.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 weeks ago

Florida Bar reverses itself, says it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan

The Florida Bar reversed its position, stating it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan after initially claiming an investigation was pending.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Skadden Sanctioned Over 'Duplicative, Vexatious Litigation' - Above the Law

Courts impose sanctions on parties filing duplicative litigation across jurisdictions to prevent abuse of the judicial system and protect judicial resources.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Former NFL star Matt Kalil sues ex-wife Haley for discussing his genitals

Matt Kalil sued ex-wife Haley Kalil for invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment over her livestream disclosure about his penis.
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