When public service is a sacred obligation

When public service is a sacred obligation

“Tikkun olam”—the “repair of the world.” This is not just an aspiration. For Jews, it is a sacred obligation. At least it was in my family. My parents, one of whom was... Read more »
Should lawyers always practice ‘by the book’?

Should lawyers always practice ‘by the book’?

I recall as a kid growing up in Montreal, we had difficulties with a next-door neighbor. Among other things, Madame Poirier owned a large mut, Roger, which she allowed the run of... Read more »
Prosecutors seek to revoke Alex Murdaugh’s federal plea deal over M in missing money

Prosecutors seek to revoke Alex Murdaugh’s federal plea deal over $6M in missing money

Home Daily News Prosecutors seek to revoke Alex Murdaugh’s… Criminal Justice Prosecutors seek to revoke Alex Murdaugh’s federal plea deal over $6M in missing money By Debra Cassens Weiss March 27, 2024,... Read more »
Accused of ‘overly harsh’ management style, federal judge agrees to counseling

Accused of ‘overly harsh’ management style, federal judge agrees to counseling

Home Daily News Accused of ‘overly harsh’ management style,… Judiciary Accused of ‘overly harsh’ management style, federal judge agrees to counseling By Debra Cassens Weiss March 28, 2024, 10:30 am CDT A... Read more »
Suspended judge’s bond revoked after she tests positive for cocaine

Suspended judge’s bond revoked after she tests positive for cocaine

Home Daily News Suspended judge’s bond revoked after she… Judiciary Suspended judge’s bond revoked after she tests positive for cocaine By Debra Cassens Weiss March 29, 2024, 9:47 am CDT A suspended... Read more »
Lawyer who wrote on ethics issues is suspended after he is accused of helping client hide assets

Lawyer who wrote on ethics issues is suspended after he is accused of helping client hide assets

Home Daily News Lawyer who wrote on ethics issues is suspended… Ethics Lawyer who wrote on ethics issues is suspended after he is accused of helping client hide assets By Debra Cassens... Read more »
Lawyer’s joint sex with boyfriend and his daughter was ‘tantamount to rape,’ despite plea deal, disbarment order says

Lawyer’s joint sex with boyfriend and his daughter was ‘tantamount to rape,’ despite plea deal, disbarment order says

Home Daily News Lawyer’s joint sex with boyfriend and his… Ethics Lawyer’s joint sex with boyfriend and his daughter was ‘tantamount to rape,’ despite plea deal, disbarment order says By Debra Cassens... Read more »
FBI investigates ‘battle of the sexes’ texts sent to female law professors

FBI investigates ‘battle of the sexes’ texts sent to female law professors

Home Daily News FBI investigates ‘battle of the sexes’ texts… Law Professors FBI investigates ‘battle of the sexes’ texts sent to female law professors By Debra Cassens Weiss February 28, 2024, 9:45... Read more »
Lawyer seeks damages after his snowmobile crashes into Black Hawk helicopter

Lawyer seeks damages after his snowmobile crashes into Black Hawk helicopter

Home Daily News Lawyer seeks damages after his snowmobile… Trials & Litigation Lawyer seeks damages after his snowmobile crashes into Black Hawk helicopter By Debra Cassens Weiss March 6, 2024, 10:01 am... Read more »
Federal judiciary seeks more money for security amid rise in threats

Federal judiciary seeks more money for security amid rise in threats

Home Daily News Federal judiciary seeks more money for security… Court Security Federal judiciary seeks more money for security amid rise in threats By Debra Cassens Weiss March 5, 2024, 2:46 pm... Read more »
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