Compelling production of information on how the ex-wife allegedly obtained an abortion-inducing medication would violate her civil rights under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals held.

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---- Old Section -----Former Dentons Canada Tax Partner Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
Étienne Gadbois, a now disbarred tax lawyer, also faces fines and two years of probation over fraud, criminal breach of trust and obstructing justice charges.
At 18%, Law Firm Associate Attrition Rate Continues 2-Year Decline
“Starting with the pandemic years we saw high levels of attrition, and we’re starting to see those attrition levels start to revert to what we saw pre-pandemic,” said Jennifer Mandery, vice president for research at the NALP Foundation.
Uniform Bar Admissions Rule for US Trial Courts Draws Opposition from Circuit, District Judges
It’s not like it’s a Disney one-pass ticket [where] you get on any ride you want,” said U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor. “There are unique things about practicing in our court.”
Mistaken About Policy Limit, Law Firm Now Stuck With $100K Settlement
The insurance company allegedly withheld policy documentation showing the death-claim limit was $500,000. The initial proposal to which Tessmer Law and its clients are bound is $100,000.
Could Gen AI Be A 'Pivotal Moment' For The Legal Aid Market?
The legal aid community is actively exploring the use cases for generative AI—and these could differ from what Big Law has been experimenting with over the last year or so.
Pa. Justices to Mull Sovereign Immunity Exception for Sex Abuse of Adults
“While a decision in J.S.’s favor will open the courthouse doors to all sexual abuse survivors regardless of their age, this does not necessarily mean that lawsuits against the government will increase. In fact, we hope for the opposite,” Jason Javie of Friedman & Levin Associates said.
In Vaccine Discrimination Case Against Alston, Third Judge Steps In
It’s not clear what led to the recusal of U.S. District Judge Steven Grimberg, while the first judge who recused himself previously practiced at the firm.
Judiciary Rules Committee Will Continue Studying Anti-Judge Shopping Proposal
The panel will also examine how U.S. district courts respond to the suggestion that they randomly assign among all judges in a district any lawsuit where a plaintiff seeks national relief.
A Game to 'Get Out of Trial:' Med-Mal Plaintiff Seeks Rule Change After Defendants Wait Out Statute of Limitations Before Pressing Defective Service Arguments
“Why did you extend all this legal work to the financial detriment of your client?” Ohio Justice Melody J. Stewart asked.