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Miami
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Roy Black, one of the nation's premier defense lawyers, dies in Coral Gables at 80

Roy Black, a prominent criminal defense attorney, passed away at 80 while continuing his work despite illness.
Law
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Roy Black, one of the nation's premier defense lawyers, dies in Coral Gables at 80

Roy Black earned a reputation as a top criminal defense attorney in America, successfully winning notable acquittals over his 50-year career.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Defenders takes charge at embattled Queens legal services provider

Brooklyn Defender Services took over Queens Defenders' criminal defense practice after fraud-related issues led to the former organization's disempowerment.
#diddy-combs
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

Diddy prosecutors are tallying his past sins ahead of an October 3 sentencing - including some a jury cleared him of

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
US politics

Diddy prosecutors are tallying his past sins ahead of an October 3 sentencing - including some a jury cleared him of

#karen-read
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Karen Read attorney Alan Jackson answers burning questions about the case in Turtleboy interview

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Karen Read attorney Alan Jackson answers burning questions about the case in Turtleboy interview

fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Unraveling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution

Prosecutors should avoid overstating their case early in litigation to maintain credibility with judges.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail for now

Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains in detention due to fears of deportation affecting his defense against criminal charges.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A family was awarded $1.5 million after US border officers wrongfully detained their 9-year-old. Their lawyer shares which AI tool helped him win the case.

Lawyers are increasingly leveraging AI tools to enhance their legal practice despite challenges with AI-generated misinformation.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Constitutional breakdown' worsens as bar advocates still refuse to take new cases, defense attorneys say

The Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers warned that low compensation rates are causing a crisis, leading to unrepresented defendants and a constitutional breakdown.
Law
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

'It's the best feeling, helping a prosecutor, a judge, see someone's humanity' - Harvard Gazette

Sophia Hunt becomes the first Harvard Law Review president elected since Barack Obama, showcasing her leadership and commitment to legal advocacy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto criminal lawyer acquitted of all charges stemming from sex assault allegations | CBC News

Mitchell Worsoff was acquitted of all sexual assault charges due to substantial credibility issues with the complainant.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial

Karen Read faces a retrial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, claiming a setup amid conflicting narratives regarding the incident.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Accused rapist in case of sex-trafficked LI teen Emmarae Gervasi was ID'd in 'suggestive' photo mishap: attorney

The strength of the case against Daniel Soto hinges on a questionable photo identification process.
fromwww.ocregister.com
7 months ago

How Diddy and Luigi Mangione will spend Christmas in Brooklyn jail

Combs and Mangione spent Christmas in the challenging environment of the Brooklyn MDC, impacting their holiday and legal situations.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers are married

Karen Friedman-Agnifilo, previously the head of Manhattan's sex crimes unit, was compelled to recuse herself from several cases due to her husband's representation of accused suspects, indicating complex professional challenges in her transition to private practice.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

What's next for Luigi Mangione: A grand jury, extradition, and a possible psych defense

Luigi Mangione is charged with murder and detained in Pennsylvania as extradition to New York may take months, likely leading to a complex legal process.
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Criminal Defense Attorney Fights For Clients With Mental Disabilities

Elizabeth Kelley, a criminal defense attorney, emphasizes that compassion and understanding are essential in law, especially when advocating for individuals with mental disabilities.
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