Former Colleagues and Law Firm Dismissed from Civil Suit Alleging Conspiracy
Former colleagues of convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, along with the law firm that once employed them, have been dismissed from…
Courtroom
20 of the Funniest Things Lawyers Have Actually Said in Court
The courtroom is not always the quietest and most civilized place. And attorneys are not always the smartest people. One…
Life Imitates Art: Lawyer Sentenced to Punishment Fit for Bart Simpson
Summary: A Cleveland area judge ordered a lawyer to write out 25 times that he will not engage in conduct…
University College London Develops AI “Judge”
Summary: The future of the legal industry is already seeing the influence of artificial intelligence in law firms but they…
Las Vegas Judge Places Attorney in Handcuffs
Summary: A Las Vegas judge had a defense attorney placed in handcuffs and placed next to inmates in court for unprofessional behavior.…
Smartphones and Social Media: Are They Impairing Our Court Proceedings?
Summary: Smartphones and social media have made it much harder for judges to ensure a fair and impartial trial. In…
What’s Wrong with a Little Blood?
Summary: A rural Alabama judge tried to give everyone a break from paying fines, but failed to consider the consequences…
The Remark that Won’t Be Heard by the Jury
A judge has ruled in the criminal trial of five former Bernard Madoff employees who are accused of assisting…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday, February 24, and here's a look back at yesterday's stories... Curtis Mallet reports an…