Judicial language has a reputation of being a bit, well, stiff. When your words represent the court and the profession, there is an expectation for judges to speak in a way that is measured, neutral, and non-accusatory. While that is the expectation, it isn’t always met. A Baton Rouge judge is getting attention for her […]
A Nigerian student is reportedly taking legal action against her school after a video of her being bullied went viral. According to local media reports, lawyers for Namitra Bwala said the prestigious Lead British International School in Abuja state had failed to provide a safe learning environment. She’s said to be seeking a public apology
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The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, will stand trial for sexual assault over his unsolicited kissing of Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso. The kiss, which Ms Hermoso said was “unwanted”, happened at last year’s 1-0 World Cup against England and made global headlines. Mr Rubiales was forced to resign but
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A federal judge who ordered a defendant’s daughter handcuffed to warn her about the consequences of drug use has been reprimanded by the judicial council of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco. (Image from Shutterstock) A federal judge who ordered a defendant’s daughter handcuffed to warn her about the consequences of
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How to harness AI for help in crafting CLE materials, articles, LinkedIn posts, emails, and more. blog-7101692_1280In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, where time is as precious as legal expertise, attorneys are continually seeking innovative ways to streamline their workload and enhance their presence in the legal community. Enter ChatGPT 4.0, a cutting-edge digital
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‘He’s wonderful,’ the pop star said of the lawyer who freed her from her conservatorship. [T]his man is wonderful! He’s like a father to me and he got me through last night! I adore you and admire you mister Mathew! — Britney Spears, speaking fondly of her attorney, Mathew Rosengart of Greenberg Traurig, as he
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United
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Coroner condemns ‘inhumane’ imprisonment for public protection sentences that have no end date for release A senior coroner has condemned the “inhumane” and “indefensible” treatment of a man who killed himself 17 years into an indefinite prison sentence. Tom Osborne, the senior coroner for Milton Keynes, said Scott Rider had given up all hope of
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction in New York has been overturned, on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial. The New York Court of Appeals said prosecutors in the pivotal #MeToo case called witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him. The court said that meant
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A football fan banned by her club from its grounds has raised more than £15,000 to take legal action. Newcastle United (NUFC) supporter Linzi Smith was investigated by the Premier League after the club received a complaint about comments she made on social media. Her lawyer claims the club’s actions were a “huge overreach” in
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