Violence
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Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
Harsh Words From An Ex-Boyfriend Of Wendi Adelson, Ex-Wife Of Dan Markel
This comment doesn't put Wendi Adelson in a very good light. -
Crime
Criminally Yours: Paroling John Hinckley
If we are going to subscribe to the concept of mens reas, then we have to apply it to everyone -- even if they've attempted to kill a president. - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Latest Revelations In The Dan Markel Murder Case
With trial set for the fall, information about the state's case is starting to emerge.
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Violence
An Attorney Feels Like A Fraud In Their Dream Job
When those charged with prosecuting domestic violence can't do the job anymore. -
Guns / Firearms, Police, Violence
Dallas Is Not 'The Revolution,' It's Just More Pointless Death
Nothing has been accomplished. Nothing has been learned. Nothing has been gained. The only thing that’s changed is the body count. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Murder Of Dan Markel: In Defense Of Charlie Adelson
"[T]here's no way Charlie or anyone in the family is involved. They're all so nice." -
Crime, Quote of the Day, Violence
A Law Firm Partner Relives A 'Horrifically Cruel Ordeal'
A jury just recommended that lawyer Andrew Schmuhl get two life sentences for his attack on managing partner Leo Fisher. -
Biglaw, Disasters / Emergencies, Law Schools
The Tragedy In Orlando: The Legal Community Responds
Statements from law firms and law schools in response to the Orlando shooting. - Sponsored
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Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Murder Of Dan Markel: Wendi Adelson Speaks (Part 3)
"Danny used to tell me... he was the only one that knew the truth about what a bad person I was." -
Books, Crime, Rape
Beware The Adorable Rapist
A former sex-crimes prosecutor shares her views on the case of Brock Turner, the former Stanford student convicted of rape. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Murder Of Dan Markel: Wendi Adelson Speaks (Part 2)
Wendi Adelson in her own words, on the death of her ex-husband and on the death of their marriage. -
Bad Ideas, Trials
Lawyer Who Allegedly Slit Law Firm Partner's Throat Says He Doesn't Recall Committing Any Crimes
This is pretty unbelievable testimony. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
The Murder Of Dan Markel: Wendi Adelson Speaks (Part 1)
Here's a podcast that you MUST listen to.
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Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
More Details From The Dan Markel Murder Investigation, Plus A Closer Look At The Adelson Family
Some follow-up on Thursday's major revelations in this case. -
Biglaw, Law Schools, Summer Associates
What Made That Summer Associate Slap A Biglaw Lawyer?
The dumbest fight ever. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
Investigators Allege Involvement Of His Ex-Wife's Family In The Murder Of Dan Markel
A probable cause affidavit alleges involvement by Wendi Adelson's brother, Charles Adelson. -
Biglaw, Law Schools, Summer Associates
Did A Biglaw Lawyer Just Get Slapped By A Summer Associate?
Happy Slapsgiving: Biglaw Summer Associate Edition. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.01.16
* The Justice Department is seeking a stay of Judge Andrew Hanen’s benchslap and order of ethics training while it appeals the ruling — a ruling the DOJ says could cost approximately $5 million to $8 million to comply with. [Texas Lawyer]
* Cheryl D. Mills, chief of staff to Hillary Clinton at the State Department, wishes that the issue of Clinton’s private email server “had been something we thought about.” [New York Times]
* Jim Lewis, counsel to Sigfredo Garcia, the man charged last week with the murder of Professor Dan Markel, maintains that Garcia had “had nothing to do with” the crime. [Tallahassee Democrat]
* Former attorney general Eric Holder says NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden performed a “public service” by sparking a debate over government surveillance — but still must pay a price for his illegal actions. [CNN]
* The Fourth Circuit holds that the police don’t need a warrant to obtain a person’s cellphone location data. [How Appealing]
* In other Fourth Circuit news, the court won’t go en banc to rehear its prior ruling in favor of the Obama Administration’s policy that transgender students are protected under existing civil rights law (aka the “transgender bathroom case”). [BuzzFeed via How Appealing]
* Those unsealed Trump University documents we mentioned yesterday? They don’t put the Donald in the best light. [New York Times]
* And Donald Trump isn’t getting much financial love from the legal community, as measured by campaign contributions (c’mon, Jones Day lawyers, help your client out). [American Lawyer]
* Judge Joseph Portelli of New Jersey, recently reprimanded for alleged inappropriate comments to counsel, gets renominated to the bench. [ABA Journal]
* Legal Eagle Wedding Watch: congratulations and best wishes to acclaimed novelist (and Dentons partner) Scott Turow and fellow lawyer Adriane Glazier — who first met when he interviewed her years ago for a summer associate gig. [New York Times]
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Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
More Details About The Arrest In The Killing Of Dan Markel
We know a little bit more, but many details are being withheld because the investigation is still ongoing. -
Crime, Dan Markel, Deaths, Murder
Man Charged In Connection With The Killing Of Dan Markel
More details should emerge at a press conference later today.