By: Steve Lash
Welcome to the first Monday in March, a month that promises madness and, of course, the weekly roundup of legal news.
– Grosseto, Italy, might be the new hot spot for plaintiffs’ attorneys.
– Martin Sheen and George Clooney play lawyers in a stage production of the Proposition 8 trial. Can you guess who plays the judge?
– A defense attorney in a famous patricide acquittal kept a journal, but did he take an axe?
– China airs a reality show unlike any other.
By: Steve Lash
No need to thank the Academy. The blog roundup is provided free of charge by The Daily Record. Here are some law links to start your week:
— The percentage of lawyers dwindles in the U.S. Senate.
— Maybe this law school should start a clinic in defending against discrimination suits.
— Why have a gavel when you’ve got a gun?
— Agent Orange and Monsanto are back in the news.
By: Steve Lash
After a day of honoring American presidents, the blog roundup returns to a nation founded on the rule of law.
— Will Failing Law Schools make the best-seller list?
— Federal judge rules in case of pornography, pirates and (intellectual) property.
— Alleged housing scam could carry life sentence for California defendant.
— Declaration of death doesn’t dismiss indictment.
By: Steve Lash
It’s Monday, and you know what that means. No, Adele didn’t just win another Grammy. It’s time for the ol’ roundup. Here are some news items to get your week started.
– Music-industry lawyers do not whistle to Spotify’s tune
– Los Angeles Times finds a lawyer to top its story on “workaholism”
– Disbarment of Spanish judge draws large street protest
– Pennsylvania law firm accuses ex-partner of continuing to access its computer files.
By: Steve Lash
What a game! Pitchers and catchers report in two weeks! Law blog roundup!
Here are some news items to get the week started.
– It was the best of times; it was the worst of times — for lawyers.
– L.A. Dodgers pitch a defense in case of injured San Francisco Giants fan.
– How do you predict the court will rule on this objection?
– General Motors fought Ford, even as Eli battled Brady.
– Are ceilings in corporate legal offices still made of glass?
By: Steve Lash
Welcome, again, to Monday and the law blog roundup. Here are a few lawyerly news items to get your week started.
– New York lawyer keeps low profile in high-profile cases.
– If this Texan wins, can federal tort-reform legislation be far behind?
– Los Angeles criminal defense attorney takes her own life.
– Kansas City, Kan., lawyer might show college basketball administrators a different kind of court.
– Generation J.D. blogger John Cord discusses an officer who flipped out over a Burger King order gone awry.
By: Steve Lash
We might not have gotten the Super Bowl matchup we wanted, but it is what it is.
On a perhaps less serious note, here are some news items to help fill your Monday.
– The lead detective in last century’s “trial of the century” has died.
– Massachusetts lawyers seek $5 million boost in legal aid for indigent litigants.
– Trial begins over police tactic familiar to rodeo fans.
– The Mets need pitching — and lawyers.
By: Steve Lash
Welcome to the weekly law blog roundup on a day when we honor Martin Luther King Jr.
o Judge lets civil rights lawsuit against New York Police Department proceed.
o ACLU sues Indianapolis officials for allegedly preventing homeless people from selling a newspaper.
o Voter-identification law draws protest in South Carolina.
o Former New Mexico state worker says she was fired for alleging discrimination against Latino drivers.
By: Steve Lash
Welcome to the final law blog roundup of 2011, featuring — as always — a compilation of items geared toward lawyers and judges but which others might also find interesting.
o Crying criminals common, counselors confirm.
o Who needs lawyers?
o Vermont’s DNA collection law sparks debate.
o Law firm lobbyists form subsidiaries.
o Packer plea possible, paper posts.
By: Steve Lash
Welcome to this week’s law blog roundup, that weekly compilation of on-line news from around the nation that only lawyers and judges can truly appreciate.
- Immigration lawyers in New York get low marks
- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s lawyers seek a mulligan
- Criminal lawyer tries the twin defense in Kansas City
- Accused Philadelphians fare better with public defenders
- Phoenix-area sheriff’s office must pay newspaper’s legal fees
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