Embattled Texas Attorney General’s Latest Legal Wrangling To Make His Impeachment Problem Go Away
Paxton wants 19 of 20 impeachment articles dismissed.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Agrees To Apologize, Pay Millions To Former Aides
Ken Paxton agrees to a settlement over claims he fired whistleblowers in retaliation.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
According To Texas Attorney General, Texas Attorney General Did Nothing Wrong
Sure man, whatever you say.
Morning Docket: 06.03.21
* George P. Bush is launching a run to be the Attorney General of Texas. Maybe someday, Oliver Stone will make a movie about him called "P."... [CNN] * Derek Chauvin's lawyer is requesting that his client only be sentenced to probation and time served for Chauvin's involvement in the death of George Floyd. [Insider] * The District Attorney in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is allegedly no longer allowing plea deals with a lawyer who called out systematic racism in the local criminal justice system. [CBS News] * A lawyer claims that coaches forced a high school football player to consume a pepperoni pizza even though they knew he did not eat pork. [New York Times] * A Republican Congressman is reportedly ducking service of process for a lawsuit related to the January 6th Capitol riot. [CBS News] * The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that a $3 fee to pay for a sheriff's retirement fund was unconstitutional. Think of what the Party Planning Committee could have done with that money... [Fox News]
Morning Docket: 03.18.21
* A client fired his lawyer at a Zoom hearing recently saying his attorney was a "bum ass dude." Don't know how the legal news cycle worked before Zoom hearings... [Boing Boing] * A lawyer accepted a $1 billion lottery check on behalf of his clients. [Hometown Life] * The Texas Attorney General is suing a utility in order to forgive have high electricity bills stemming from extreme weather earlier this year. [New York Daily News] * Republican's state Attorneys General are threatening to sue the Biden Administration over the recently passed stimulus bill. [Hill] * SCOTUSblog is running a March Madness contest to see who was the best Supreme Court Justice of all time. Now this is a bracket with which I can finally be involved... [SCOTUSblog]
Morning Docket: 03.10.21
* A lawsuit has been filed in Alaska claiming that 21 poultry companies ran an illicit cartel. Maybe the chickens are coming home to roost... [Insurance Journal] * Twitter has sued the Texas Attorney General, claiming the AG started investigating Twitter after the platform banned Donald Trump. [NBC News] * An Ohio lawyer has been disbarred for stealing millions from clients and using the money on cosmetic surgeries, gambling, and other expenses. [Journal-News] * Prosecutors allege that an attorney in the Jussie Smollett criminal case has a conflict of interest. [Chicago Tribune] * A lawyer, who was arrested over allegedly breaching the Capitol on January 6th, seemingly asked the judge during a bail hearing whether he could have a drink with his friends after his release. Alcohol should be the least of his issues. [Law & Crime]
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Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
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]
Morning Docket: 08.10.20
* TikTok is allegedly preparing to sue the Trump Administration over an order that may force the company to leave United States markets. If given permission, TikTok can likely serve process in some really creative ways... [Verge] * A lawyer behind a lawsuit aimed at overturning California's school closure order says that closing schools impacts fundamental rights and violates equal protection. [Fox News] * The Attorney General of Texas welcomed the National Rifle Association to the Lone Star State after the New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit to dissolve the group. [New York Post] * A Fort Worth, Texas, attorney is walking to the governor's mansion in Austin in order to bring attention to police reform. [Fox News] * Lawyers for Jussie Smollett claim that a recording proves that key witnesses in the case were coached by prosecutors into conveying a narrative to avoid prosecution. [Chicago Tribune] * A New York landowner is suing a landscaper for $355,000 for allegedly destroying a tree. Maybe money grew on it? [Advance Media]
Morning Docket: 05.07.20
* A class-action lawsuit has been filed over a water main break that recently occurred in Hudson County, New Jersey. Please make it so I don't have to boil water again anytime soon. [Jersey Digs] * An attorney may face a three-month suspension for using foul language during a deposition. Feel like we all know a few lawyers who should be put on notice by this. [ABA Journal] * The New York Attorney General is appealing a decision that reinstated the New York presidential primary. [Bloomberg Law] * A fifth murder trial is expected against a Maryland man accused of killing a security guard. It's been a while since I've seen the movie Double Jeopardy, but this must be an interesting set of facts. [Baltimore Sun] * The Attorney General of Texas is calling for the immediate release of a salon owner who opened her shop despite closures related to COVID-19. Maybe the AG just needed a haircut? [CBS News] * All lawyers in Virginia are now going to be required to maintain a valid email address. Seems like this rule is a little overdue. [Virginia Lawyers Weekly]
Morning Docket: 04.24.20
* The lawyer who sued Florida's governor over COVID-19-related closures will be wearing a Grim Reaper outfit on beaches to warn people about social distancing. Wonder if he'll need a mask with that costume. [NBC News] * An attorney, and former managing partner at a New Jersey law firm, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion to the tune of $250,000. [New Jersey Law Journal] * A new lawsuit alleges that New York City jail workers are being forced to work 24-hour shifts in a "cesspool of illness." It's a horrible situation, and you have to hand it to the lawyers for that colorful language. [New York Post] * The Texas Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit accusing the largest U.S. egg producer of price gouging. Whoever loses the lawsuit may end up with egg on their face... [Wall Street Journal] * The search continues for a Chicago-area attorney who went missing a month ago. [Chicago Tribune] * A lawyer who lost her law license for losing a briefcase of sensitive documents on a train is appealing her case. Unless this lawyer lost the nuclear football, her punishment seems kind of harsh. [Legal Week]
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Morning Docket: 03.27.20
* A federal judge ripped litigants in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving images of unicorns, arguing that a hearing in the case can wait until after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided. It seems doubtful that images of unicorns, like toilet paper, are flying off the shelves right now. [New York Post] * A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by comedian Mo'Nique alleging that Netflix gave her a low offer because of her race and gender. [Daily Beast] * Hiring partners are currently interviewing candidates through videoconferencing and may extend offers without meeting candidates in person because of COVID-19. [American Lawyer] * A Houston auction house that hosted the sale of medical masks and other protective gear has become the subject of a deceptive trade practices lawsuit filed by the Texas Attorney General. [Bloomberg Law] * A lawyer turned rower is aiming to row across the entire Atlantic Ocean. She is going to miss out on a lot of billable hours... [Yahoo News]