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Teacher Sues NYC Over Suspension, $15,000 Fine for Cussing in Class
It can be tossed off almost harmlessly like "damn" or dropped like an F-bomb. On the streets of New York's diverse Spanish-speaking neighborhoods, it can be heard expressing joy, frustration and outrage.
Victim Perception Held Insufficient To Prove Case of Bias Intimidation
A New Jersey law that ratchets up the seriousness of crimes that are committed with intent to intimidate based on bias has flunked its first appellate test.Judge Jails Disbarred Lawyer for Practicing, Forging Documents, Then Puts Out a Press Release
Shortly after jailing a disbarred lawyer who continued to practice law - while forging documents, court clerk seals and even judges' signatures - a Columbus judge was so concerned about the possible damage that he sent out his own press release warning the public and urging any clients "scammed" by the man to contact his office or the police.Fashion Faux Pas: Gucci's Lawyer Wasn't Exactly a Lawyer, But That's OK
Gucci's communications to and from its in-house lawyer are protected by the attorney-client privilege even though the lawyer was an inactive member of the California bar, a federal judge has ruled.$13 Million Fee in Suit That Inspired "The Social Network" Approved
A state judge has confirmed an arbitration award that granted Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan a $13 million contingency fee for its work on a lawsuit against Facebook Inc. that became a basis for the movie "The Social Network."Listen Up, Mr. or Ms. Know-It-All
We lawyers tend to have healthy egos and believe we're always right, writes Robert B. Gilbreath. We're extremely competitive, too. So, it's hard to accept guidance from other lawyers. But, to be blunt, it's a stupid mistake to resist this kind of teamwork.You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Work Here . . . : Lawyer Wannabes Fight Query on Mental Health
A federal judge has blocked the Indiana State Board of Law Examiners from digging further into the mental health of class-action plaintiffs who are suing over certain questions on the state's bar admission application.Former Eagle's Widow Loses NFL Pension to Never-Divorced Earlier Wife
A Pennsylvania woman should get the NFL pension of former Philadelphia Eagle running back Tom Sullivan because he never divorced her before marrying again, a federal judge has ruled.
Obama-fueled mortgages boost profit at biggest home lenders
Lenders are generating revenue as middlemen between government-controlled mortgage firms such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which provide about 90 percent of the funds to the housing market, and borrowers looking to take advantage of record-low interest rates.TRENDING STORIES
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