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Morning Docket 02.25.21

* A lawyer has pleaded guilty to billing a state for more than 24 hours of legal work in a single day. Maybe he had a time machine... [ABA Journal] * Donald Trump, Jr. was deposed as part of an investigation launched by the DC Attorney General concerning the use of funds for President Trump's inauguration. [CNN] * The Supreme Court is evaluating a major case about when police can enter a home without a warrant. [NPR] * A class action has been filed alleging that insurance companies charged excessive rates for car insurance during the pandemic. [ABC News] * The Texas Attorney General is in hot water for allegedly heading to Utah while Texans were without power last week. At least he didn't go to an international resort like other politicians from Texas... [People]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 01.19.21

* A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who was reportedly arrested for being naked in a hotel. Maybe his pleadings were bare... [Fox News] * Rudy Giuliani reportedly claims he cannot be an impeachment lawyer for President Trump because he may be a witness in the case. [Business Insider] * State attorneys general are preparing yet another lawsuit against Google. [Fox News] * The D.C. Attorney General has suggested that President Trump may face criminal charges related to the riot at the Capitol earlier this month. [CNN] * The CEO of MyPillow has been threatened with litigation by a voting systems company. Guess it's time to hit the mattresses... [Hill]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 01.23.20

* Harvey Weinstein's lawyer is trying to get a mistrial because the prosecution discussed the relationship between Weinstein and former president Bill Clinton. [Variety] * A New Jersey woman posed as a lawyer to scam immigrants seeking legal help. [NJ.com] * A new lawsuit filed by the DC Attorney General claims that Trump's DC hotel was unlawfully enriched by President Trump's inaugural committee. [CNBC] * A man accused of stabbing another allegedly tried to eat an incriminating shirt to destroy evidence. Maybe it was an edible shirt? [Syracuse.com] * The band Aerosmith is embroiled in litigation over whether the drummer should be allowed to play at the upcoming Grammy Awards. Even if the drummer wins, that performance is going to be super awkward. [Fox News]

By Jordan Rothman