Allison Dunn is a reporter on ALM's Rapid Response desk based in Ohio, covering impactful litigation filings and rulings, emerging legal trends, controversies in the industry, and everything in between. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AllisonDWrites.
October 07, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Stealing $50K From LLC, Lying About Bankruptcy Leads Dallas Attorney to Forfeit Law LicenseThe latest Texas Bar discipline list also included three other resignations, five suspensions, one public reprimand and eight private reprimands.
By Allison Dunn
4 minute read
October 06, 2021 | Law.com
Ex-Attorney Alleges He's Been Thrown in 'Facebook Jail' Over Support for TrumpFormer Kentucky attorney Eric Deters, who now serves as a spokesman for the firm at which he previously practiced, claims in a new lawsuit that his Facebook account has been suspended for, among other things, posting that the firm was "kicking ass."
By Allison Dunn
5 minute read
October 06, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Electrical Apprentice to Receive $21 Million for Spinal Injury at Prudential CenterNicholas Dephillips, who was 21 at the time of the January 2019 accident, brought the lawsuit in Essex County against general contractor Phelps Construction Group, his employer Mehl Electric, and the arena.
By Allison Dunn
2 minute read
October 05, 2021 | Law.com
'The Coverage Is Worthless': New Mexico High Court's Ruling on UM/UIM Policies Clears Way for Class Action Against InsurersThe New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies must adequately disclose limitations of minimum uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Otherwise, they may not charge a premium for it.
By Allison Dunn
5 minute read
October 04, 2021 | Law.com
Private Conversations in Public Settings: How Lawyers' 'Seemingly Innocuous Conduct' Can Lead to Confidentiality Breaches"I do think it speaks to the idea that [although] we have become more mobile in our work habits...we have to make sure we continue to think about what should and should not be discussed in a public forum," said University of Notre Dame Law School professor Veronica Root Martinez, who kicked off a viral Twitter thread Friday about lawyers and other professionals breaching confidentiality in public.
By Allison Dunn
4 minute read
October 04, 2021 | Law.com
Arizona High Court to Mull Budget Provisions Barring School Mask Requirements, Vaccine Mandates and Critical Race TheoryThe Supreme Court agreed to hear the case, with oral arguments set for Nov. 2, but denied a request to stay the effect of the lower court's ruling invalidating the state budget provisions at issue as unconstitutional.
By Allison Dunn
3 minute read
October 01, 2021 | Law.com
'All of These Are Insane:' Current and Former Law Students Share Their OCI Horror Stories on RedditA Reddit thread blew up yesterday with users recounting their worst on-campus law firm interview experiences, many of which were borderline cringeworthy.
By Allison Dunn
3 minute read
October 01, 2021 | Law.com
Lawyer Calls Disbarment for Sex With Client, Other Violations a 'Gross Overreaction … by Volunteer Fact Finders'The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has upheld a hearing panel's decision to disbar a Lincoln Park attorney for having a sexual relationship with a client, misappropriating funds, and sharing client-privileged information.
By Allison Dunn
4 minute read
October 01, 2021 | Law.com
Colorado High Court Task Force Recommends Expanding 'First-of-Its-Kind' Lawyer Well-Being Pilot Program"We believe the outcome of this pilot program provides viable 'proof of concept' for a sustainable and scalable statewide well-being program that will support and incentivize legal employers of all types to create or expand internal well-being initiatives," the task force said.
By Allison Dunn
3 minute read
September 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Appeals Court: Lack of Instruction on Preexisting Condition May Have 'Reasonably Misled Jury' in Crash CaseThe First District Court of Appeal sided with a woman who alleged she had preexisting migraines that worsened after a vehicle crash, despite wavering testimony about whether she suffered from them prior to the accident.
By Allison Dunn
3 minute read
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