- Court adds three new casesby Amy Howe on January 11, 2025 at 1:28 am
The Supreme Court on Friday evening added three new cases to its docket for the 2024-25 term. The cases, which involve issues ranging from the constitutionality of appointments to an HHS task force […]
- Supreme Court skeptical of ban on TikTokby Amy Howe on January 10, 2025 at 8:30 pm
The Supreme Court on Friday was divided over the constitutionality of a federal law that would require social-media giant TikTok to shut down in the United States unless its Chinese parent company […]
- Cybersecurity Law and Safe Harbor Protections: A Business Compliance Guideby Jeremy Oehmen on January 10, 2025 at 6:10 pm
The evolution of these laws will likely reflect emerging threats–businesses must tackle challenges head-on. By staying informed and proactive, organizations can adapt to changes and continue […]
- The Advantages of Having a Sponsor Licence for UK Employersby Dr. Bernard Andonian on January 10, 2025 at 6:03 pm
The advantages of a UK sponsor licence include giving your UK company access to global talent, promotion of innovation, and facilitation of business growth.
- Learning from Mistakes: 19 Legal Oversights and Lessons for Startupsby Featured on January 10, 2025 at 5:54 pm
One legal oversight my startup encountered involved a data breach due to inadequate user data protection protocols in our SaaS platform, CompFox. ~ Christopher Lyle, Owner, KickSaaS Legal
- After the Breathalyzer: Key Steps to Take Following a DUI Arrestby Staff on January 10, 2025 at 5:47 pm
While a DUI arrest can be overwhelming, staying calm and taking the right steps immediately afterward can make all the difference.
- Preparing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What to Know Before You Fileby Staff on January 10, 2025 at 5:42 pm
Deciding to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a difficult process, but it can provide a crucial opportunity for a fresh start for those burdened by excessive debt.
- 7 Tips to Manage Stress When Applying for Social Security Disabilityby Staff on January 10, 2025 at 5:36 pm
While the Social Security Disability application process can be complex and time-consuming, staying organized, informed, and patient can significantly reduce stress.
- Justices meet to fill out 2024-25 docketby Kalvis Golde on January 10, 2025 at 5:34 pm
The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. When the justices meet for […]
- Prosecutor ‘poisoned the morale’ of DA’s office with fake harassment texts, disbarment order…on January 10, 2025 at 3:32 pm
- Court-Enforced Police Reforms Approved in Minneapolisby Sara E. Teller on January 10, 2025 at 3:25 pm
Minneapolis adopts court-enforced reforms to address police misconduct and rebuild trust.
- Georgia Leaders Debate New Lawsuit Limitsby Sara E. Teller on January 10, 2025 at 3:07 pm
Georgia discusses lawsuit limits amid concerns over insurance costs and accountability.
- The morning read for Friday, Jan. 10by Ellena Erskine on January 10, 2025 at 2:38 pm
Last night, the court turned down President-elect Donald Trump’s request to block sentencing in his New York hush money case. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett […]
- Prosecutors Should Be Wary About Expanding “Terrorism” to Ordinary Crimes Despite Health…by Jason Cheung on January 10, 2025 at 1:49 pm
Luigi Mangione’s arrest has captivated the world as media provide round the clock coverage of the defendant accused of killing Brian Thompson. Mangione is quickly becoming a household name and […]
- What Politics Cannot Doby John G. Grove on January 10, 2025 at 11:00 am
As American conservatism works through its identity crisis, Scruton’s works should still be essential reading.
- The Storytelling of Clint Eastwoodby Emina Melonic on January 10, 2025 at 11:00 am
Eastwood’s newest film, Juror #2, is a moving exploration of the moral complexity of human life.
- Study: Test Identifies Susceptibility to Opioid Use Disorderby Sara E. Teller on January 10, 2025 at 2:02 am
Genetic test for opioid use disorder shows inaccuracies, raising concerns about reliability.
- Supreme Court allows Trump’s New York criminal sentencing to go forwardby Amy Howe on January 10, 2025 at 1:01 am
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday evening cleared the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal sentencing to go forward on Friday morning. In a brief unsigned order issued just after 7 […]
- Arizona judge who championed domestic violence survivors dies at 77on January 9, 2025 at 8:54 pm
- The Importance of Child Support in Securing Your Child’s Futureby Staff on January 9, 2025 at 8:28 pm
By partnering with a trusted child support attorney, you can effectively navigate the legal terrain and focus on what matters most—your child’s well-being.
- Justices to consider ability to renew lawsuit after voluntary dismissalby Ronald Mann on January 9, 2025 at 6:06 pm
Next week, when they return from their long holiday break, the justices will have, among other exciting matters, a dispute about the ability of a claimant to renew a lawsuit years after voluntarily […]
- Oregon law barring secret audio recordings does not violate First Amendment, en banc appeals court…on January 9, 2025 at 5:14 pm
- New York prosecutors tell justices to let Trump be sentencedby Amy Howe on January 9, 2025 at 4:27 pm
Prosecutors on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to allow Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush money case to go ahead as scheduled on Friday morning. Emphasizing that Trump’s conviction […]
- Alito says his phone call with Trump concerned former clerkon January 9, 2025 at 3:09 pm
- The morning read for Thursday, Jan. 9by Ellena Erskine on January 9, 2025 at 2:58 pm
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Trump speaks with Justice Alito amid push to halt criminal […]
- KPMG asks Arizona to OK alternative business license for subsidiary law firmon January 9, 2025 at 2:51 pm
- Holding prison officials accountable for COVID measuresby John Elwood on January 9, 2025 at 2:23 pm
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. On Friday, the Supreme Court […]
- Sleep Training the American Peopleby Rachel Lu on January 9, 2025 at 11:02 am
Sleep experts are anxious to end Daylight Savings, because they want to put us to bed like toddlers.
- The Supreme Court and Online Age Verificationby Law & Liberty Editors on January 9, 2025 at 11:01 am
Are laws mandating online age verification constitutional?
- How the Supreme Court Can Protect Digital Childhoodby Adam Candeub on January 9, 2025 at 11:00 am
In the wake of technological revolution, the Supreme Court should let states and parents protect their children from online pornography.
- Age-Verification Laws are a Verified Mistakeby Corbin K. Barthold on January 9, 2025 at 11:00 am
A Texas law facing judicial scrutiny is a violation of our First Amendment freedoms.
- Heir to Chicago political dynasty brings his “false statement” charges to Supreme Courtby Amy Howe on January 8, 2025 at 7:53 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear the case of a former Chicago alderman, who served four months in a federal prison for lying to federal financial regulators about loans he took out from a local […]
- 2025 Outlook for Legal Leaders: It’s time to focus on big-picture strategieson January 8, 2025 at 4:47 pm
- When should life sentences be overturned? Judge shares how he decideson January 8, 2025 at 3:30 pm
- What to Expect for Global Cannabis Law Reform in 2025by Jason Adelstone on January 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm
As the U.S. cannabis community awaits the resumption of the DEA’s administrative law hearing on rescheduling marijuana later this month, this blog will take a glimpse at the ever-dynamic global […]
- Former BigLaw partner, fen-phen lawyer among those granted commutations by Bidenon January 8, 2025 at 2:50 pm
- Being First is Importantby Z. Peter Sawicki and Amanda Prose on January 8, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Every January brings a burden to each of us: New Year’s Resolutions! Many of these resolutions include “firsts” that we try to implement throughout the new year (or typically… just through […]
- A New Kind of Astronautby G. Patrick Lynch on January 8, 2025 at 11:01 am
In the new space age, Americans are still leading the way, but this time as individual entrepreneurs and innovators.
- Our Forgotten Founding Motherby Brenda M. Hafera on January 8, 2025 at 11:00 am
Mercy Otis Warren stands at the head of a long tradition of freedom-minded women pursuing civic virtue.
- Justice Bob Edmunds: Teach Your 1Ls Wellby Bob Friedman on January 8, 2025 at 6:24 am
Former NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Edmunds asked his High Point University School of Law 1L legal writing class if they’d ever heard of “The Paper Chase.” One student quickly found the 1973 […]
- Judge Ashleigh Parker: Being Presentby Bob Friedman on January 8, 2025 at 6:23 am
“My heart and passion are in the courtroom. It’s where I feel as though I touch the families and the lives of individuals the most,” said Judge Ashleigh Parker, 10th District Court judge in […]
- NC State Bar Rolls Out Cybersecurity Self-Assessmentby Bob Friedman on January 8, 2025 at 6:22 am
“There is no correct answer to the questions, ‘How much cybersecurity does my law firm need?’ or ‘How much should I spend on cybersecurity?’ There is no one size fits all,” said Peter […]
- Louis A. Di Filippo: Both Sides of the Equationby Bob Friedman on January 8, 2025 at 6:20 am
The numbers just didn’t add up for Louis A. Di Filippo. After the Raleigh native earned his undergraduate degree in economics from NC State University, he calculated that a career in business and […]
- Whitaker & Hamer: Everyday People’s Legal Needsby Bob Friedman on January 8, 2025 at 6:19 am
Judica Country Radio which airs on 106.1 FM TALK in Raleigh on Saturday afternoons, “is meant for the average person with everyday legal needs,” said Garner attorney Joshua Whitaker, who co-hosts […]
- Troy Shelton: Telling a Persuasive Storyby Bob Friedman on January 8, 2025 at 6:18 am
Raleigh appellate attorney Troy Shelton can imagine himself ridin’ his horse into town, six-guns a blazin’. “I tell clients I’m a hired gun. I’m a mercenary.” Shelton has spent most of […]
- Raleigh Divorce Lawyer Kathleen Murphy Is Regular Guest on Nancy Graceby Bob Friedman on January 8, 2025 at 6:05 am
A Microsoft executive and father of four was gunned down in 2022. It was a murder-for-hire hit orchestrated by his ex-wife with whom he was in a bitter custody battle. Raleigh divorce attorney […]
- Bring in a Life Care Planner and/or Vocational Consultant Early in Litigationby Julie Sawyer-Little on January 8, 2025 at 6:04 am
Plaintiff and defense attorneys sometimes wait too long to bring a life care planner or a forensic vocational expert into litigation because they are unsure if or when to retain the services of this […]
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Saved?by Patrick Yanke on January 8, 2025 at 6:03 am
As I presented my quarterly Capital Markets Review last year, I noticed that projections of future Federal budget deficits all had an endnote—they could change depending on the expiration of […]
- State chief justice with ‘millions of reasons’ to fire court employees can’t do so…on January 7, 2025 at 9:37 pm
- Online ‘gangsta rap’ discussion wasn’t real reason for McCarter associate’s firing, suit…on January 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm