Publicly funded CUNY criminal justice college invites accused offenders to train future police and lawyers
Corinna Marin, a professor known for her anti-Israel and anti-American views, is set to return to teaching at the City University of New York this fall, joining a long list of contentious and, in some cases, criminal faculty members the university has employed over the years. Just a day after a Hunter College professor made […]
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyers Abandon New Approach Just a Day After Revealing It
Legal Strategy Changes in Mangione Murder Trial Luigi Mangione’s legal team was initially set to argue a “psychiatric defense” at his murder trial, claiming he did kill Brian Thompson but under significant mental disturbance. This approach was revealed on Wednesday. However, the following day, they retracted this intention in a brief court submission. The defense […]
Lawyer’s bold proposal for fixing corrupt elections: ‘For the survival of our democracy’
The credibility of California’s election system is facing scrutiny following the late arrival of ballots that contributed to Nisya Raman’s unexpected win over Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral election. Will Chamberlain, a Senior Counsel with the Article III Project, proposes a way forward. “If I were to look into this, I’d begin with […]
Angry judge cancels trial and calls out lawyers for using AI to create fake briefs — from both sides.
Legal Fees Dispute Leads to Sanctions After Lawyers Use AI A judge in Aberdeen, Mississippi, expressed frustration over a legal case that has taken an unexpected turn, burdening the court with issues stemming from attorneys using artificial intelligence incorrectly. Initially, it was a straightforward case about lawyers seeking unpaid fees. However, it has now become […]
Charges Against Cities Church Intruders Discarded by St. Paul City Attorney as Church Lawyers Criticize the Choice
The city attorney’s office in St. Paul announced on Tuesday that Minnesota will not pursue charges against protesters who allegedly disrupted a church in the Cities back in January. St. Paul City Attorney Eileen Cao stated that prosecutors conducted a thorough review of video footage, investigative reports, and additional resources. Ultimately, they found insufficient evidence […]
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of being Charlie Kirk’s assassin, seek to prevent the public from viewing evidence during hearings.
Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, are urging a judge in Utah to restrict public access during a significant hearing and to seal certain evidence. This comes after their attempt to remove news cameras from the courtroom was unsuccessful. The evidence that prosecutors plan to present includes recordings […]
From Comey to Carroll, Trump’s Washington has turned into a constant job for lawyers
Amid the flurry of accusations, investigations, and legal battles, one fact stands out: being a lawyer during the Trump presidency has its perks. A recent ruling saw a federal judge throw out a lawsuit aimed at compelling Hunter Biden to register as a foreign agent for Ukraine and China. This lawsuit was initiated by a […]
Top corporate lawyers face allegations of profiting millions from insider trading with odd phrases like, ‘How’s the rabbi?’
A group of high-profile corporate lawyers stands accused of using odd code names like “rabbis” to refer to certain mergers, while engaging in insider trading regarding major deals for over a decade, reportedly earning millions in the process. Federal prosecutors have provided this information. Nicolo Nurafchan, who once worked as a mergers and acquisitions attorney […]
DOJ provides $25K signing bonuses to attract lawyers from outside Washington DC
The Justice Department is offering up to $25,000 in contract fees to recruit attorneys nationwide, aiming to bolster legal efforts in what some officials are calling a “lawless jurisdiction.” Recent job postings reveal that these substantial bonuses are part of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, which oversees investigations related to immigration and transgender treatment—two highly […]
Cole Allen, the suspect in the WHCA dinner case, is no longer on suicide watch as his lawyers drop their motion.
Attorneys representing Cole Allen, the individual charged in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, have requested the court to dismiss their earlier motion aimed at removing him from suicide watch. This request came after they learned that the restrictions on him had already been lifted. In their filing, Allen’s lawyers mentioned that […]