The Threat of Roundup’s Demise: Concerns for America’s Food Supply
Cultivating corn in early fall, Stowe Vermont, USA. Credit: Don Landwehrle/Adobe StockSo, like, there's this thing happening in Stowe, Vermont, USA where they're all about growing corn in the early fall. Don Landwehrle from...
Former BigLaw Practice Chair Allegedly Overbilled Clients $3.5M
Former BigLaw Practice Chair Accused of Overbilling Clients $3.5MIn a recent ethics complaint filed on February 19, 2025, William Michael Doyle Jr., a former partner at two prominent international law firms in Chicago, is...
Legal Battle Between Kline & Specter and Ex-Associate Sent to Arbitration
Terrance DeAngelo, a former associate at Kline & Specter, is facing a legal battle with his former firm that is heading to arbitration following a ruling from Judge James C. Crumlish III of the...
Zurich Insurance Attorney Suspended for Secret Settlement Negotiation
In a recent court ruling, Paul Eric Petruska, former chief trial attorney for Zurich Insurance Co., faced an indefinite suspension for engaging in secret settlement negotiations. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled 6-1 to suspend...
Lawsuit Against Trump for Firing Federal Workers: Democratic State AGs
Democratic state attorneys general from over a dozen states have banded together to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the mass firing of tens of thousands of probationary federal workers. The lawsuit,...
Judge Faces Potential Ousting for Faking Document with Colleague’s Stamp
Hey, so I heard this story about a part-time judge in King County, Washington. Apparently, this dude tried to get a parking discount using a fake document with someone else's official stamp and signature....
Evolving E-Discovery Tools: Automation to Generative AI
In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, one area that has seen significant advancements is e-discovery tools. Historically, the legal industry has been somewhat slow to embrace new technologies. However, when Congress amended...
DOJ Complaint Against Federal Judge for Hostility Towards Lawyer
The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a misconduct complaint against a federal judge for alleged "hostile and egregious misconduct" in a case involving an executive order related to gender dysphoria and military troop...
High-Paying Boutique Firm: New Associates Earn $300K
Lawyers Getting Paid Big BucksSo, get this - Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, a litigation boutique law firm, is bumping up the salaries for first-year associates to a whopping $300,000 starting September 1. That's $50,000...
Achieving Partnership: Advice from Justin Nowell, Sidley Austin Partner
Justin Nowell, a 35-year-old Partner at Sidley Austin in New York, recently shared valuable advice on achieving partnership in the legal field. Reflecting on his journey, Nowell emphasized the importance of not doubting one's...