Old Woman Stays Active By Trying To Gun Down Her Lawyer
This Golden Girls reboot is going to be intense!
How To Tell An 18-Year-Old He’s Going Away For Life
Do it in person. Hold his hand. Look him in the face and smile, even though you’re both crying on the inside. Tell him the facts about the likelihood of losing on appeal, but don’t undermine all hope. It’s too much for him to bear.
Humans in the Loop: The People Powering Trusted Legal AI
As the use of artificial intelligence permeates legal practice, a critical question confronts every legal professional who uses these tools: Can I trust this?
What The Closing Of Rikers Means To The Criminal Justice Movement
Is the idea that smaller, neighborhood prisons engender better treatment a pipe dream or a practical step in the de-carceration movement that might serve as a blueprint?
Morning Docket: 10.21.19
Ed. note: Please welcome Jordan Rothman to Morning Docket duty here at Above the Law. * UNLV Law paid James Comey $54,000 for a speech and a stay at the Bellagio. It sure pays to get off the government dole. [Nevada Independent] * A Rutgers student was arrested for sending a threatening email to law students and staff —looks like someone needs a refresher on true threats law. [Northjersey.com] * The Justice Department is distancing itself from Rudy Giuliani... this was kind of expected. [New York Times] * The Indiana Attorney General faces a disciplinary hearing today over allegations he groped four women at a bar last year. [The Hill] * Netflix is fighting back against a lawsuit aimed at blocking its film on the Panama Papers. Meryl Streep shall not be silenced! [The Guardian] * A Florida judge has temporarily blocked a law making it harder for ex-felons in that state to vote. [New York Times]
They’re Just Admitting It, Again
Trump's chief of staff admits to corruption.
Unfortunate Google Editing Becomes Defense Lawyer’s Nightmare
Sometimes technology isn't your friend.
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‘Criminals Owe Me Favors’: Defense Attorney Accused Of Threatening, Beating, Stalking Ex-Girlfriend
A criminal defense attorney on the wrong side of the law now needs his own criminal defense attorney.
Look Who’s Laughing Now: Rudy Giuliani’s ‘Comic Sans’ Stooges Arrested
Crazy Rudy's got more problems, but John Dowd is looking like he made the right choice.
Sentencing Reform Serves The Interests Of Victims And Safer Societies
Instead of invoking subjective, unequally applied concepts of 'mercy' within our harsh system of criminal sentencing, victims and society would be better served by simple pragmatism.
Clueless Attorney’s Wife Files As Indigent, Asks For Public Defender
From Clueless star to Fox News's black friend to domestic violence defendant.
Transform Legal Reasoning Into Business-Ready Results With General AI
Protégé™ General AI is fundamentally changing how legal professionals use AI in their everyday practice.
Amber Guyger Guilty Of Murder
Cop who shot man in his own home actually held accountable for said shooting.
Bold Argument: Lawyer Argues R. Kelly Should Have Access To More Girlfriends In Prison
Is it really the wisest strategy for R. Kelly to complain that he should have access to more of his girlfriends?
Why Defendants Rarely Testify
What problems come up when a defendant testifies?
Rudy Giuliani Denies Whistleblower Charges In Very Rudy Giuliani Way
He also referred to the allegations as 'total nonsense.'
The Dan Markel Case: Answers To Your FAQs
Plus some predictions -- but this case is anything but predictable....