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September 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Drone Operator Tells Supreme Court His Aerial Mapping Business Is Protected Speech

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit saw things differently and upheld North Carolina's licensing regime as a regulation of conduct, not speech.
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September 10, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Judge in Hot Seat: Misconduct Probe Moves Forward

"[A] pre-hearing conference will take place shortly after October 21, 2024," read a scheduling order penned by Judge Brian Rickman as the new Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Hearing Panel.
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September 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

Biden's Top Supreme Court Lawyer Talks Argument Prep, Emergency Docket Ahead of New Term

"I've realized that it can be hard to predict the out-of-nowhere question a justice might ask," U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said. "But a full 90% or more of the questions you will get at argument will be predictable questions. They will be the central issues in the case."
7 minute read
September 09, 2024 | Daily Report Online

What to Know About Preparing Legal Opinions for Use by Others

Tips for complying with the ethical obligations inherent in preparing a legal opinion for consumption by third parties.
6 minute read
September 09, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Kemp Appoints First Woman to Piedmont Judicial Circuit Superior Court Bench

As retired Judge Wayne D. McLocklin's replacement, appointed Judge Sarah J. Griffie will serve Banks, Barrow & Jackson Counties until Dec. 31, 2026.
3 minute read
September 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Critical Mass': Paul Hastings Draws More King & Spalding Talent

Firm chair Frank Lopez said 20 partners have joined since early 2023 "that have really been foundational, but we will continue incremental growth to critical mass in M&A and PE."
3 minute read
September 06, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Forced to Choose How to Die, S.C. Inmate Lets Lawyer Pick Lethal Injection

Still undecided by the state Supreme Court is a request by the man to postpone his death so his lawyers can argue his co-defendant lied about having a deal to avoid the death penalty or a life sentence in exchange for testifying that he pulled the trigger to kill a clerk after she struggled to open the safe in a store they were robbing in 1997.
5 minute read
September 06, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Law Firm Leaders See Rapid Movement by Laterals as Red Flag

"I think the businesses have to pay attention and hire people that they think are going to be a good, long-term investment and pass on those who seem to be moving further on self- and short-term gain," said John Hall of Hall Booth Smith.
7 minute read
September 06, 2024 | Law.com

Precedential & Pro Bono: Maslon's Erica Holzer Defeats Sperm Donor's Paternity Suit

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Maslon partner Erica A. Holzer breaks down how she leveraged existing law to secure an appellate reversal of a paternity suit launched by a known sperm donor against a pair of same-sex parents.
1 minute read
September 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

Alito Reports Concert Tickets From German Socialite in New Disclosure Form

Friday's 2023 disclosure came after the justice sought and received a three-month filing extension from the judiciary, the only member of the U.S. Supreme Court to need extra time to prepare their form.
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