In legal news this week, billing rates have seen a significant increase, a narrative that disregards the overall inflation experienced in recent times.
American Lawyer has shed light on this subject in their recent publication.
A serious turn of events has occurred as a lawyer pleads guilty to paying a court clerk for referrals, highlighting the gravity of misconduct present within the profession. The specifics of the case can be availed in an article
published by ABA Journal.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged the court to strip Eric Adams of control over Rikers Island. For the intricate details and updates on this story, refer to the report on
Gothamist.
Adding to the list of noteworthy legal events, Bob Menendez has recently hired Paul Hastings, with more about the hire available on
Reuters.
At the Federal Circuit, a judge has been asked to allow the continuation of pocket impeachment of Pauline Newman which finds no mention in the Constitution. For in-depth info on the case, refer to this article published by
Bloomberg Law News.
In another development, an abuse lawsuit filed against Diddy was instantly settled. The storyline of the case is available on
Law360.
And lastly, for the forthcoming years, David Boies has plans to step down from firm leadership in 2025. Both the details and the implications of this announcement can be found on
Litigation Daily.