Lawyerly Lairs: A Federal Judge’s Mansion, On The Market For $8 Million
This magnificent home was the scene of a terrible crime.
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.
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3 Armed Men Invade The $8 Million Mansion Of A Federal Judge And Her High-Powered Husband
According to police, the men targeted the home because it was large -- 27,000 square feet, to be precise -- and not because of its high-profile owners.
Federal Judge Shot At His Home In Botched Attack
Was this a targeted attack on the judge?
Morning Docket: 03.28.12
* Obamacare’s individual mandate may be in jeopardy, and it’s all because of that stupid broccoli debate. No, Scalia, as delicious as it is, not everyone would have to buy broccoli. [New York Times] * Biglaw firms aren’t going away, but thanks to the recent onslaught of partner defections to small law firms, their high hourly rates might soon be going the way of the dodo. [Corporate Counsel] * The “good” news: Northwestern Law will be limiting its tuition hike to the rate of inflation. The bad news: next year, it will cost $53,168 to attend. I officially don’t want to live on this planet anymore. [National Law Journal] * A Littler Mendelson partner is recovering from a stabbing that occurred during a home invasion. On the bright side, at least he’s not a partner at Dewey — that’s a fate worse than being stabbed these days. [Am Law Daily] * Law school applicants are dropping like flies, but some law schools were able to attract record numbers of students. UVA Law must have some real expertise in recruiting collar poppers. [The Short List / U.S. News] * “I have a suggestion for you; next time, keep your [expletive] legs closed.” O Canada, that’s the basis of one crazy class action suit, eh? Dudley Do-Right would never treat a female Mountie like that. [Globe and Mail]