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Job market improving for recent graduates
DETROIT — Salaries and employment rates are increasing for recent law school graduates nationally. The National Association for Law Placement released its 2017 employment report Aug. 2. It showed that […]
Professional service companies face significant cyber risk
Cyber attacks and costly accidental losses of sensitive personal and financial information are no longer confined to retailers like Target and Sony or banks and investment houses like JP Morgan. […]
Firms, organizations work to bring diversity to legal profession
Robert L. Grey Jr. isn’t merely musing when he says: “Wouldn’t it be great if the legal profession led the way in creating an inclusive environment for everyone to succeed?” […]
In year two of Trump, where should your investment dollars go?
After roughly a year into President Trump’s term in office, several key factors in the U.S. economy are pointing to a strong showing, while consumer and business confidence is high. […]
Does cyber insurance pay off?
The potential growth opportunities for the cybersecurity insurance industry seem to be constantly expanding as major businesses face significant breaches. But while insuring data has never been more important, figuring […]
Opponents worry about labor protections with current administration
Promising huge corporate tax cuts, President Donald Trump last month visited a Springfield, Missouri, manufacturing company run by a family of Trump campaign donors. The speech about taxes was no […]
‘The Pence Policy’
RICHMOND, Va. — A politician’s policy of avoiding one-on-one meals with female associates sparked an outcry among many employment lawyers and cultural commentators, but the practice espoused by Vice President […]
Despite hefty cash reserves, many companies sitting on the M&A sidelines
With companies holding billions of dollars in cash reserves, 2017 was supposed to be the year of the deal. And a new president touting tax reform was also expected to […]
Experts: Lawyers can’t dismiss emojis as frivolous clutter
Don’t be surprised if the relevance and meaning of a smiley face emoji becomes the subject of debate in a courtroom near you. Emojis have become the true punctuation marks […]
On Mediation: Using the full strength of your case in mediation
Mediation is often portrayed as a rational and logical choice that saves money and time. Well, it is that. But let’s face it, it’s also usually required by the court […]
An online real estate scam: Wire transfers targeted
RICHMOND, VA — A pervasive scam that can victimize lawyers, homeowners and real estate professionals is showing no signs of letting up in southeast states. State bars and legal insurance […]
Baltimore defense attorney accused of obstruction, witness intimidation
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore defense attorney has been arrested for allegedly offering to pay a victim to not testify in a rape case and threatening her with deportation if […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
Law News
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
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