Navigating the Legal Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of Contemporary Legal Issues The legal landscape encompasses the ever-changing framework of laws, regulations, and legal principles that govern society. It encompasses various areas of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, environmental law, intellectual property law, and international law, among others. The legal landscape reflects the dynamic nature of society and the evolving needs and... (446 views)
US Supreme Court Examines Dual-Purpose Communications in Attorney-Client Privilege Case On January 9, 2023, the US Supreme Court discussed in oral arguments how federal courts should decide if the attorney-client privilege applies to communications with dual purposes. The main issue being considered is whether or not communications with dual purposes are covered by the attorney-client privilege. The Court's decision could affect the way attorneys give advice... (2 views)
Exploring the Wealth of Successful Attorneys in the United States William Lerach, David Boies, Joe Jamail, and Thomas Mesereau are examples of successful attorneys who have built significant wealth through their careers in law. These attorneys have achieved success in various practice areas, including plaintiffs' law, trial law, and criminal defense. The wealth of these attorneys is a testament to their success in the legal profession... (21 views)
Litigation Finance Industry Matures and Expands Across the US and in Law Schools In 2023, Ralph Sutton, CEO, and founder of Validity Finance examines the development of the litigation finance industry, including its recognition as a reputable field and expansion into new regions and law school curriculums. He emphasizes that insurance brokers will play a crucial role in minimizing risk for investors and increasing profits. Despite any potential... (14 views)
How to Take Advantage of the 'Court of Peeves' for Your Legal Practice The Court of Peeves, Crotchets & Irks opens its April assizes with a motion from Phyllis Urban of Bedford, Ind., to ban such grammatical insults as ''the fugitive went missing in March.'' The court has banned ''went missing'' before, to absolutely no effect, but willingly will ban it again. Into exterior darkness, go! (15 views)
How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within the world of arts and entertainment. Today she is executive director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), an organization in New York City that provides free legal services to low-income artists and nonprofit arts groups. (372 views)
How to Sue: A Guide to Understanding Your Rights in the US Legal System Suing—in the United States, it's almost as American as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. (165 views)
Teveia Barnes: From President of Lawyers For One America to Driving Legal Action on Social Justice Issues Remember ''One America,'' Bill Clinton's initiative to promote discussion about race relations in the United States? Then President Clinton reached out to the legal profession to encourage attorneys to do more pro bono work and promote diversity in law firms. LawCrossing speaks with Teveia Barnes, a woman who revived Lawyers For One America, even after the ''One America''... (289 views)
Uncover the Truth about Pay-to-Play Politics in Philadelphia: An Inside Look at Upcoming Trial With a little help from the FBI, a federal jury will get a rare chance this week to eavesdrop on an unseemly side of politics in this famously corrupt city. (100 views)
Explore a Career as a Judge: Is a Judiciary Position Right for You? The American judiciary is one of the largest legal employers in the world. It has offices in most cities, every county, and at the highest levels of state and federal government. Among its ranks are some of the most powerful figures in law. It has more employment opportunities than most corporations on the Fortune 500 list. And it offers some of the profession's best... (391 views)
E. Duane Smith: A Profile of the President of the National Court Reporters Association Ever considered becoming a court reporter? LawCrossing speaks with the president of the National Court Reporters' Association about the varied careers in stenography. (1206 views)
Legal Research for Non-Lawyers: How to Find and Understand the Law, 12th Edition Navigating through the United States legal system and translating legalese into layman's terms can be a daunting task. Fortunately, attorneys Stephen Elias and Susan Levinkind have a knack for explaining it all, and their book is especially useful whether you are trying to understand the offline world of the law library or the myriad legal resources available online. (494 views)
Secrets to Launching Your Legal Career: What You Need to Know to Get Started Nothing says ''I'm filthy rich!'' like owning your own thoroughbred. Prove to everyone that your blood is bluer by getting a pedigreed racing horse to call your very own and an equestrian property to match. (17 views)
Supreme Court Examines Impact of Juvenile Executions: Analysis and Expert Opinion As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether executing teenagers who commit crimes at age 16 or 17 should be banned as cruel and unusual punishment, international opposition to juvenile executions could play a key role in determining the outcome. (355 views)
How Judge William Norris Contributed to the Legal Landscape: A Look at His Legacy On How to Land a Prestigious Clerkship (723 views)
Jan M. Conlin: A Successful Partner at Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi Law Firm Through her involvement in some monumental intellectual property cases involving a few of the country's largest and most respected corporations, Jan Conlin has made quite the name for herself, despite never having envisioned the practice of intellectual property law as her ultimate career. (228 views)
Paul G. Pastorek: The General Counsel of NASA - A Hallowed History of Service He doesn't launch the space shuttle or navigate Mars rovers, but Paul Pastorek is the high-flying lawyer for the folks who do. Put on your space suits and explore the stellar life and career of this week's Law Star, the lawyer from Louisiana who holds the most far out General Counsel post of all. (7222 views)
Former Michigan Governor and Fmr Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer - Success in Legal Practice and High Profile Positions Trial lawyer, professor, law firm chairman, supreme court judge, big city mayor, first African-American president of the American Bar Association. This week we profile Dennis Archer, a man who's done most everything the legal profession has to offer. (290 views)
Discover the Career Success of Law Professor Eugene Volokh - LawCrossing A native Russian, Eugene Volokh left his country for the United States at the age of seven and used his superior intellect and passion for the law to become one of the nation's leading authorities on the first amendment. (84 views)
International Law: How the Legal System is Growing and Connecting the World Whether you are already an experienced traveler or have just dreamed about working in far-off places, an international LL.M. degree can open up a world of possibilities. (47 views)