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Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

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Judge cuts Quinn Emanuel's $185M fee, an amount deemed 'astronomical' by objectors



What's next, now that Chevron deference is gone?


California Supreme Court shoots down portfolio bar exam proposal but clears path to state-specific exam


Bryan Garner: Guard against poor legal research with these 3 writing practices

 

From the October-November 2024 Magazine

Formidable Foe: Roberta Kaplan doesn't back down from tough fights

Lawyers who know Roberta Kaplan say they weren't surprised when she agreed to represent writer E. Jean Carroll in her litigation against former President Donald Trump, even though it meant being the subject of intense media scrutiny. Kaplan, her friends say, isn't the type of person to be intimidated.

Professional success is not achieved through participation trophies, partner advises


Supreme Court clears way for Biden's plan to cut power plant emissions


Texas judge with 'highly antagonistic demeanor' must be removed from foster care case, 5th Circuit says


Overturning 45-year precedent, New Jersey gives disbarred lawyers second chance


New rules issued for Utah's regulatory sandbox program


When queried by judge, chatbot had less faith in its output than expert witness who used it


The Power of Pro Bono: John Grisham and LSC board chair share moving stories


My Path to Law

Lucy Lang, NY inspector general, has always wanted rules evenly applied

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang thinks her decision to pursue a legal career has something to do with being interested in rules and how they were applied. "As the bossy older sister, I had this desire for an even application of the rules among all the kids," says Lang. »Read more

Will diversity policy affect hiring of independent monitor in Boeing case? Federal judge wants to know


Judge orders suspension for 'one of these lawyers' who use 'bombast' and 'practice close to or over the line'


New Hampshire Supreme Court justice is indicted


Law firms cut compensation for some partners, freeing up cash for high performers


Alleged fake layoffs lead to suspension without pay for judge


Judge reprimanded for ordering payment of restitution to himself


Lawyers ordered to provide door-to-door apology after their early-morning 'scream test'

 

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What Filevine's new AI tool could mean for the future of depositions

When Filevine unveiled its Depo Copilot in September, it sent shock waves among those in the legal technology sphere. What are potential issues relating to generative artificial intelligence, and what does it mean for the future of depositions?

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