No, The Court is Not “Slow Walking” the Trump Immunity Case – JONATHAN TURLEY
Below is a slightly expanded version of my column on Fox.com on the attacks on the Court for granting review of the immunity challenge brought by former president Donald Trump. The scheduling of oral argument has unleashed the familiar voices against the justices and claims of political machinations. The claims of “slow walking” the appeal […]
Maine Judge Rushes Solution To Lack Of Public Defenders
Gideon v. Wainwright cemented a person’s right to counsel in criminal matters, even if the accused cannot afford a lawyer. For years now, Maine has been struggling to enforce that right — the state is so desperate for lawyers that someone resorted to using Reddit like LinkedIn. Things looked up when they hired public defenders […]
Hertz Sued for Discriminating against Drivers With Disabilities
By depriving customers who need hand controls of the opportunity to rent whole categories of vehicles, Hertz is denying people with disabilities the full and equal enjoyment of its goods and services that is their legal right under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Berkeley, CA—Nonprofit law firm Disability Rights Advocates filed a class action lawsuit […]
Unlocking Client Loyalty: The Art Of Being Indispensable
In the competitive landscape of legal services, Paul Grewal from Coinbase recently cast a spotlight on a fundamental truth: “Law is as much a service business as any other. In my experience, most lawyers delude themselves into thinking they are qualified to win client loyalty by their unique expertise. In reality, their only chance to […]
How to Become an Estate Planning Attorney
If you have a passion for law, a knack for problem-solving, and a desire to help families secure their legacies, then estate planning law may be the right career path for you. Estate planning involves the creation and maintenance of legal documents that lay out how a person’s assets will be distributed after their demise. […]
Today Elon Musk Breaks … Civil Procedure! And Maybe The NLRB!
At the tech policy podcast Moderated Content, Stanford Professors Evelyn Douek and Alex Stamos frequently joke that Elon Musk is his own law school curriculum. And it’s true! From contracts, to torts, to the First Amendment, to SLAPP suits, the man is a one-man, 1L textbook on wheels. Today’s Elon Lesson comes to us in CivPro, […]
How to Prevent Falling Victim to Law Site Scams
If you do come across a fake law firm site, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. As the increased use of AI assists scammers and impersonators, it is more important than ever to be on the lookout for fake sites, especially when searching for a reputable law firm. These fake sites affect not only […]