NEXT
Sign in to follow

National Law Journal

4 Key Quotes From Judge Who May OK Trump Emoluments Suit

Over the course of oral arguments that lasted nearly six hours, a federal judge in Maryland appeared likely to allow an emoluments lawsuit against President Donald Trump survive a motion to dismiss.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Recommends Stiff Sanctions for NYPD's 'Pattern' of Delay, Noncompliance

U.S. Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak said the city "should be concerned" over the procedures in place to make sure interactions with police are being appropriately handled.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Ethics Complaint Charges NJ Municipal Judge With Touting Position During DWI Arrest

A municipal court judge in New Jersey is charged with trying to use the power of his office to talk his way out of a drunken driving charge.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Legal Intelligencer's 2018 Professional Excellence Awards

The Legal Intelligencer is accepting nominations in 10 categories this year, including four new categories geared exclusively toward firms with fewer than 200 lawyers.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Some Atlanta False Claims Lawyers Wary, Others See Little Threat in DOJ Whistleblower Memo

An internal Justice Department memo that spells out specific, new criteria for federal prosecutors to use in determining whether to dismiss a whistleblower case may be more defense-oriented but, while a reason for caution, raises no immediate alarms.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'This Is a Good Thing': CT Attorneys Support Justice Dept.'s FCA Memo

Although caught by surprise, Connecticut attorneys generally support an internal DOJ memo urging government attorneys to dismiss meritless False Claims Act cases.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I am a newly elected judicial officer. What is the most important aspect of consideration in being a judge?
16 minute read

Daily Business Review

Gambling Gets Another Look as Ballot Measure Looms

Legislative leaders are working behind the scenes on a pared-down plan to cement a deal with the Seminole Tribe and pacify cardroom operators.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida Death Penalty Cases Cause Strains for Legal System

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that led to an overhaul of Florida's death-penalty sentencing process has put financial and workload pressure on prosecutors, public defenders and courts.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

As Opioid Push Continues, NJ Proposes Reporting Requirements for Gabapentin

New Jersey pharmaceutical regulators are proposing to closely monitor prescriptions for gabapentin, a drug that's nonaddictive but can be misused to enhance the effects of opioids and other addictive drugs.
2 minute read

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • AI-Powered Deposition and Medical Record Summaries: Low Risk, High Reward

    Brought to you by Parrot

    Download Now

  • Aligning Client Needs with Lawyer Growth and Profitability

    Brought to you by BigHand

    Download Now

  • Technology to Make E-Discovery Smarter, Not Harder

    Brought to you by Nuix

    Download Now

  • Does Generative AI Have the Power to Transform Legal Services?

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now