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MARCH 14, 2024

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” ” On March 8, the U.S. Based on the committee’s recommendations, Senior U.S.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

“Trump Hires Attorney Behind Texas Abortion Law for Supreme Court Ballot Fight; Jonathan Mitchell, ex-Texas solicitor general, hired by Trump; Backed $10,000 bounties at heart of state’s abortion law”: Erik Larson and Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News have this report.

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JURIST

JUNE 11, 2022

In a 14-page decision , the Supreme Court of New York Friday rejected the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) attempt to stop the state’s investigation into the organization. New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James brought an investigation against the NRA in 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita was charged Monday with three counts of attorney misconduct by the Disciplinary Commission of the Indiana Supreme Court. ” It further alleges that Rokita “burdened the court system and caused additional systems and logistical issues for the Medical Licensing Board to navigate.”

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MAY 7, 2024

“Judge skewers Alabama attorney general, allows abortion travel lawsuit to proceed”: Howard Koplowitz of The Birmingham News has this report. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama at this link. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama at this link.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton resumed office Saturday after being acquitted on all 16 charges in his impeachment trial. The post Texas attorney general acquitted during impeachment trial appeared first on JURIST - News.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“Israel’s Supreme Court delays pivotal judicial overhaul hearing after attorney general opposes plan”: Julia Frankel of The Associated Press has this report. The post “Israel’s Supreme Court delays pivotal judicial overhaul hearing after attorney general opposes plan” appeared first on How Appealing.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“The nonstop sparring match between the conservative justice and liberal Biden attorney at the Supreme Court”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. The post “The nonstop sparring match between the conservative justice and liberal Biden attorney at the Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. appeals court weighs free speech challenge to attorney conduct rule” appeared first on How Appealing. “U.S. ” You can access via this link the audio of yesterday’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S. .” The post “U.S.

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JURIST

AUGUST 6, 2023

However, mere hours later the Texas state attorney general’s office appealed the order to the Texas State Supreme Court, putting the ban fully back into place until the State Supreme Court rules on the order. This filing automatically stayed the injunctive order until the state supreme court rules.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. I thought I was busy then, but nothing prepared me for the circus act of juggling multiple cases for multiple attorneys in different practice areas. In this blog post, I’ll share some helpful advice for paralegals who work for multiple attorneys.

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JURIST

APRIL 19, 2022

Transgender Attorney Sheryl Ring Monday won a lawsuit in US district court with a stipulation that Illinois attorney ethics rules do not allow discrimination based on gender identity. In her complaint, Ring stated that she experienced daily discrimination from both attorneys and judges as a result of her gender identity.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

“US Sending More Female Attorneys to Argue at Supreme Court”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “US Sending More Female Attorneys to Argue at Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post Trump Attorneys Keep Advancing Argument That’s ‘Literally Crazy,’ Courting Sanctions appeared first on Above the Law. The judge takes a dim view of this argument.

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JURIST

AUGUST 26, 2022

Last Saturday it was announced that the investigation and prosecution of crimes is no longer within the purview of the Afghanistan Attorney General’s Office. The news came via a circular signed by the acting Attorney General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Shamsulldin Shariati.

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JURIST

MARCH 13, 2024

The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) indicted former Syrian Vice President Rifaat al-Assad on Tuesday, referring him to the Federal Criminal Court for trial. ” The post Switzerland Attorney General indicts former Syrian Vice President Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes in Syria appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

“Supreme Court to Hear Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate; The court acted after the state’s attorney general, a Republican, agreed that Richard Glossip had not received a fair trial”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Marimow of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court will review Okla.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Supreme Court spurns attorney-client privilege fight in crypto tax probe”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. Supreme Court spurns attorney-client privilege fight in crypto tax probe” appeared first on How Appealing. “U.S. The post “U.S.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 23, 2023

Supreme Court has dismissed an attorney-client privilege case two weeks after hearing oral arguments. The high court dismissed In Re Grand Jury as…

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“Texas Abortion Ban Lawyer to Argue Trump Ballot High Court Case; Texas lawyer to argue for Trump; Three attorneys to argue during special sitting”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Above The Law

APRIL 23, 2024

The post Trump Attorney Gags All Over Gag Order Hearing appeared first on Above the Law. Todd Blanche goes full Lionel Hutz while trying to defend Donald Trump reposting statements that would violate the gag order.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A group of attorneys on Tuesday filed an ethics complaint against Jeffrey B. Clark, a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia, former Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), and former Acting Chief of the Department’s Civil Division.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Reid Neureiter of the District of Colorado Monday ordered attorneys Ernest Walker and Gary Fielder to pay $187,000 in legal fees to their opponents for a case they filed in December of 2020. US Magistrate Judge N. The case argued that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The Georgia state Supreme Court denied review Wednesday of proposed rules to discipline state prosecutors in a blow to a state legislature effort to oversee the actions of district attorneys. ” However, after receiving the proposed rules, the Georgia Supreme Court denied review.

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MARCH 19, 2024

“Kyrgyzstan Native Makes Supreme Court Debut in Free Speech Case; Arguments will be first for Institute for Justice attorney; Justices asked to decide scope of 2019 probable cause ruling”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supreme Court grants review in crucial attorney-client privilege case”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. Supreme Court grants review in crucial attorney-client privilege case” appeared first on How Appealing. “U.S. The post “U.S.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

“How Supreme Court Practice Has Changed (And Stayed the Same) Heading Into 2024; With cert grants having slowed to a trickle, many appellate attorneys have shifted their focus to lower courts”: Jimmy Hoover of The National Law Journal has this report.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

“Ohio attorney suspended over pooping in a Pringles can, leaving it in parking lot; The Ohio Supreme Court suspended an attorney for defecating into a Pringles can and dropping it in a parking lot of a crime-victim advocacy center”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report.

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MARCH 6, 2023

“Should Courts Concern Themselves With Improving Work-Life Balance of Attorneys, Their Staff?” The post “Should Courts Concern Themselves With Improving Work-Life Balance of Attorneys, Their Staff? ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 27, 2022

Working with attorneys can be challenging. From having the sometimes uncomfortable but necessary conversations to overcoming the obstacle of last-minute requests, here are 3 ways you can start working better with your attorneys. Fast-forward to the night before trial when this attorney asked to see the exhibits.

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JURIST

APRIL 19, 2024

The Nevada Supreme Court upheld a 2021 state ban on ghost guns Thursday, overturning a lower-court decision that declared the law unconstitutional for being vague. Stiglich authored the opinion of the court. That year, a US District Court also upheld the law, ruling that it did not violate the Second Amendment.

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JURIST

JANUARY 7, 2024

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi confirmed on Saturday the mass referral of 84 people to the State Security Court on charges related to violence and terrorism, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM), the state’s official news outlet.

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Above The Law

MAY 2, 2024

The post Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Is Making Life Tougher For Justice Department Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law. The shadow docket is making everything worse for everyone.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The post Lawyers And Courts Should Be More Empathetic When Attorneys Have Health Issues appeared first on Above the Law. Over the course of their careers, lawyers will face health challenges. Be understanding and offer every courtesy you can.

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At the Lectern

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

’ ” Olga Murray, who, after a 37-year career as a Supreme Court staff attorney, founded a non-profit organization to aid the children of Nepal, died yesterday. When Gibson retired in 1964, Murray joined Justice Stanley Mosk’s staff, where she stayed for the remainder of her time at the court. She was 98.

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JURIST

MARCH 24, 2024

Peru’s Attorney General’s Office filed a constitutional complaint Friday against Jorge Luis Salas Arenas, the current president of the National Electoral Tribunal (JNE), for the alleged crime of incompatible negotiation or improper use of office to the detriment of the Peruvian state.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 5, 2023

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced Tuesday that Las Cruces police officer Brad Lunsford was being charged with voluntary manslaughter for shooting and killing a Black nurse, Presley Eze. The post New Mexico Attorney General charges police officer with manslaughter for shooting of Black nurse appeared first on JURIST - News.

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