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Raleigh courthouse shooting leaves two lawyers wounded; suspect in custody
crime4 days ago

Raleigh courthouse shooting leaves two lawyers wounded; suspect in custody

Two attorneys were shot outside the Wake County Courthouse in Raleigh after a civil hearing; the 57-year-old suspect, Gwendolyn White, is in custody and faces two counts of attempted murder. The victims, Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, were hospitalized, and White is also hospitalized. The incident occurred during a civil case connection, the courthouses were closed for the day, and investigators continued probing the events leading up to the shooting.

via ABC11 Raleigh-Durham|
#attorneys#courthouse#crime
Gunfire at Raleigh Courthouse Targets Attorneys; Suspect in Custody
local4 days ago

Gunfire at Raleigh Courthouse Targets Attorneys; Suspect in Custody

Two attorneys were shot outside the Wake County Courthouse in Raleigh after a court hearing; a 57-year-old woman, Gwendolyn White, was taken into custody on attempted murder charges and is hospitalized; the victims Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley were also hospitalized. The suspect and victims were believed connected to a civil case, the courthouses were closed for the day, and investigators are continuing to probe the incident.

via ABC11 Raleigh-Durham|
#attempted-murder#attorneys#courthouse
"Legal Reckoning: Trump's Attorneys Face Disbarment and Professional Consequences"
politics2 years ago

"Legal Reckoning: Trump's Attorneys Face Disbarment and Professional Consequences"

Attorneys allied with former President Donald Trump, including John Eastman, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and others, are facing significant legal costs and penalties for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Eastman has been recommended for disbarment and sanctioned $10,000, while Giuliani was ordered to pay $148.2 million for defamation. Legal fees for these attorneys have surpassed $3 million, and they also face criminal charges in Georgia. The total costs for Trump allies involved in the election fraud claims, including legal fees, fines, and settlements, are substantial, with Fox News alone paying a $787 million settlement to Dominion.

via Forbes|
#2020-election#attorneys#disbarment
"OpenAI's Legal Battle with Elon Musk: A Twitter Feud and Lawsuit Drama"
legaltechnology2 years ago

"OpenAI's Legal Battle with Elon Musk: A Twitter Feud and Lawsuit Drama"

OpenAI has hired high-profile attorneys, including one who previously helped Twitter sue Elon Musk, to fight Musk's lawsuit alleging that OpenAI breached its "founding agreement." Musk has his own formidable lineup of attorneys as well, and the legal battle could be a headache for OpenAI if it drags out in court. Musk helped found OpenAI in 2015 but walked away from the board in 2018, citing a potential conflict of interest over Tesla's AI efforts. The lawsuit has sparked public exchanges between Musk and OpenAI, with the company calling Musk's suit "frivolous" and "incoherent."

via Business Insider|
#attorneys#elon-musk#lawsuit
Trump Aide Walt Nauta Dismisses Conflict of Interest Concerns in Classified Documents Case
politics2 years ago

Trump Aide Walt Nauta Dismisses Conflict of Interest Concerns in Classified Documents Case

Former President Donald Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, have dismissed concerns over potential conflicts of interest in the classified documents case against Trump. Nauta's attorney, Stanley Woodward, has represented several witnesses in the case, but Nauta expressed no concerns about it. De Oliveira, a maintenance worker at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, also waived potential conflict of interest concerns raised by prosecutors. Trump's attorneys have been pushing for a trial delay until after the November 2024 election, but it remains uncertain if recent delays will impact their cause.

via CNN|
#attorneys#classified-documents-case#conflicts-of-interest
UNC Murder Suspect Deemed Incompetent for Trial, Requests New Attorneys
crime2 years ago

UNC Murder Suspect Deemed Incompetent for Trial, Requests New Attorneys

The University of North Carolina graduate student accused of killing his academic advisor has requested new attorneys and a competency evaluation. The judge advised the suspect to cooperate with his current lawyers and set a new court date for November 14. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with no clear motive or recovered weapon. The district attorney stated that they will not pursue the death penalty if the suspect is convicted. UNC administrators have established an online portal for feedback on the response to the shooting.

via WTVD-TV|
#attorneys#competency-evaluation#court-date
Bethenny Frankel Hires Top Attorneys for Reality Star Protection Battle
entertainment2 years ago

Bethenny Frankel Hires Top Attorneys for Reality Star Protection Battle

Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel has enlisted high-profile attorneys Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos to investigate the treatment of reality stars and fight for their rights. Frankel believes that reality stars are being exploited by networks and studios and should unionize to protect themselves. Freedman and Geragos are collecting testimonies and contracts to potentially file a class-action suit or multi-plaintiff claim. They aim to bring attention to the issue and demand regulations and standards for the reality TV industry, including minimum compensation and residual payments.

via Variety|
#attorneys#bethenny-frankel#entertainment
Top Biglaw Firms and Lawyers Recognized for Exceptional Client Service and Power in Pennsylvania
legal-industry2 years ago

Top Biglaw Firms and Lawyers Recognized for Exceptional Client Service and Power in Pennsylvania

BTI Consulting Group has released its annual list of "all-star" attorneys who excel in client service, based on feedback from over 350 in-house decision-makers at large organizations. Jones Day and Gibson Dunn lead the pack with 13 and 11 lawyers respectively, while almost 300 attorneys were named to the list. Four lawyers were mentioned by more than one client, including Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris of Jackson Lewis, Sandra C. Goldstein of Kirkland & Ellis, Jeff E. Scott of Greenberg Traurig, and Sara M. Turner of Baker Donelson.

via Above the Law|
#attorneys#biglaw-firms#client-service
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces accusations of corruption and partisanship.
politics3 years ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces accusations of corruption and partisanship.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton dismissed the findings of the Texas House General Investigating Committee as false testimony from "highly partisan Democrat lawyers." However, an examination of the investigators' employment history, voting records, and campaign donations found no basis for Paxton's claim. Most of the attorneys had ties to both political parties, though there were overall deeper connections to Republicans. The committee launched its investigation after Paxton and his agency agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle a lawsuit by four of his former deputies who claimed they were improperly fired after telling investigators they believed Paxton had accepted bribes and engaged in other misconduct.

via The Texas Tribune|
#attorneys#investigation#ken-paxton
Dechert Law Firm Implements 5% Global Workforce Reduction.
law-firm-layoffs3 years ago

Dechert Law Firm Implements 5% Global Workforce Reduction.

Dechert, a top 50 law firm, has announced a global reduction in force that will affect about 5% of its workforce, including attorneys and business professionals. The firm's leaders have stated that those affected will receive severance benefits and career counseling services. The reduction in force includes a redundancy process in the firm's London office and impacts a total of 55 lawyers and 43 business professionals. The firm cites its strategic plan and focus on growth as reasons for the layoffs.

via Above the Law|
#attorneys#business-professionals#dechert