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There’s nothing wrong with being a criminal lawyer. Everyone needs representation! But being a criminal lawyer can sow distrust in the profession — a quick run through lawyer jokes should tip you off to us not needing any reinforcement of that stereotype. Fox 17 has coverage: The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld the decision of a…

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(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) On June 21, US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez booted Free Speech Systems (FSS) out of bankruptcy, ending Alex Jones’s desperate attempt to avoid paying off the Sandy Hook parents he’d grievously defamed. Approximately one hour later, Mark Bankston, attorney for the tranche of parents who sued Jones and FSS in Texas,…

(Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images) Late last week, Elon Musk’s attorneys from Quinn Emanuel offered a new theory for tossing an investor suit claiming that his public bad-mouthing and eventual litigation over his Twitter acquisition was an effort to drive down the share price: no one reasonably could be dumb enough to believe him. Basically…

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The issues have become far more complex, the stakes far more significant, and the players far more global and institutional. Corporate interests are playing an increasingly important and visible role, with private equity and sports investment funds becoming intensely engaged participants. [C]ourts are also…

In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, certain terminologies and labels can shape perceptions and the dynamics within legal teams. One such term, “nonlawyer,” has sparked considerable debate with the recent Petition for the American Bar Association (ABA) to Cease Using the Term “Nonlawyer.” To explore this topic, Chere Estrin, a seasoned legal professional…

The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, named after the Japanese-American who took his internment during WWII to the Supreme Court, has historically resided within the Seattle University School of Law, where it has pursued its mission as “combatting discrimination, helping communities advocate for themselves, and training the next generation of lawyers who…

Students who graduate from our nation’s top law schools are too often faced with a choice between morality and prestige when making decisions about their career paths. When the best law schools facilitate a job search that feeds into the “Biglaw or bust” mentality, success is measured by the number of graduates who have secured…

There’s a difference between fighting for your client’s money and your client’s money. The former is just your standard zealous representation. The latter is an easy way to lose your license. There are a bunch of rules when it comes to taking money from your clients. There’s the obvious don’t comingle client funds and firm…