This informative article delves into the complex world of impaired driving, providing a detailed exploration of its definitions, legal nuances, and the key differences between DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Impaired). The piece emphasizes the variations in state laws, shedding light on the consequences individuals might face, including license suspension, fines,…
In a recent courtroom appearance on February 1st, actress Tiffany Haddish accepted a plea deal related to her DUI arrest in Beverly Hills in Nov. 2024. The comedian, known for her roles in “Girls Trip” and “Nobody’s Fool,” pleaded no contest to reckless driving, leading to the dismissal of her two misdemeanor DUI charges. The…
In 2023, former Florida solicitor general Chris Kise emerged as the top-paid lawyer in Donald Trump’s legal team, raking in nearly $9 million through his firm, Chris Kise & Associates, and Continental PLLC. Kise played a crucial role as Trump’s lead lawyer in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case, where the former president…
Experts are predicting that 2024 will launch major developments in technology and law that could have a significant impact on organizations. Below is a list of what to expect in 2024 compiled by Chinh H. Pham, Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and published in the National Law Review. Generative AI took center stage…
In the fast-paced world of legal practice, law firms are increasingly turning to modern technology to bolster their success. The traditional pillars of expertise, client service, and talent retention are now complemented by innovative technological solutions. Here are three types of modern technology contributing to the success of law firms: Embracing cloud-based technology has revolutionized…
In this insightful analysis titled “The Role Of Courts In Addressing Homelessness,” legal scholar Leena Dai unravels a legal saga that unfolded in Sacramento, pitting the District Attorney’s office against City Hall over the city’s homelessness crisis. Documented in stern letters, the contentious exchange culminated in a lawsuit by District Attorney Thien Ho, accusing the…
The recent Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, marked a significant turning point in the legal landscape surrounding abortion rights in the United States. Justice Alito, in justifying the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, emphasized a return to democratic principles, arguing that the issue of abortion…
Sophia M. Hunt, a doctoral student at Stanford University and Juris Doctor candidate at Harvard Law School, has been elected as the 138th president of the Harvard Law Review. Hunt, succeeding Apsara A. Iyer, brings a wealth of interdisciplinary knowledge and a commitment to insightful legal scholarship to her new role. Hunt, a graduate of…
At just 34 years old and only six months into his tenure, Judge Scott McAfee has found himself presiding over the trial of a former US president. The Georgia election interference prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 alleged co-conspirators is by far the most legally – and logistically – complex out of four blockbuster cases…
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