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[ad_1] There is a myth that if you need a lawyer you are in trouble. Well, this is partially true. Lawyers can really help you solve or avoid big problems. Still, you may need legal services in everyday situations, for example when buying or selling real estate or autos. A good lawyer is like a … Read more
Boston, MA – August 20, 2025 – The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled that a court-appointed receiver overseeing a memory-care and senior-living facility in Massachusetts is protected by quasi-judicial immunity in a case involving allegations of a “resident dumping” scheme. The decision shields the receiver from lawsuits claiming wrongful … Read more
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader,’ Says Kristen Limarzi of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Tags: law firm leadership, Kristen Limarzi, Gibson Dunn, antitrust law, United States, legal career, leadership development, women in law, practice group chair, professional growth Kristen Limarzi, Global Co-Chair of Gibson, Dunn & … Read more
Central Michigan University Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault Cover-Up by Baseball Coach August 24, 2025 MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Central Michigan University (CMU), along with its athletic director and two baseball coaches, is facing a federal lawsuit filed by former freshman pitcher Dean Brown, who alleges that pitching coach Aaron Hilt assaulted him during a … Read more
DC Circuit Upholds Reinstatement of FTC Commissioner Fired by Trump, Citing 90-Year-Old Precedent Washington, D.C., September 3, 2025 — In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld the reinstatement of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, who was fired without cause by President Donald Trump in … Read more
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Swiftly Hear Tariff Ruling Appeal Washington, D.C. – September 5, 2025 – President Donald Trump has called on the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite its review of a federal appeals court ruling that declared most of his sweeping tariffs illegal, arguing that the “stakes could not be higher” for the … Read more
Justice Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint for Over $5 Million in Bitcoin Stolen via SIM-Swap Attacks On September 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the filing of a civil forfeiture complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking to seize approximately 117 Bitcoin (valued at over $5 million) … Read more
[ad_1] You’ve found a lawyer you like. He or she seems incredibly intelligent and knows the law backwards and forwards. Now you need to decide one thing: How can I use this person’s skills to defend myself against a criminal charge? Understanding both your role as the client and the attorney’s role as your attorney … Read more
By Jordan Lee Washington, D.C. – September 18, 2025 Big Law firms are powerful. They handle huge cases. They make billions each year. But for Black male attorneys, life there can be tough. They face barriers. Few mentors look like them. Networking is hard. Retention rates are low. In response, a group of Black male … Read more
FTC Scores Win Against Amazon: Judge Rules Data Collection Violated Consumer Protection Law in Prime Signup Case In a significant victory for federal regulators, a U.S. federal judge ruled on September 18, 2025, that Amazon.com Inc. violated consumer protection laws by collecting billing information from Prime subscribers before fully disclosing the service’s terms. The decision, … Read more