In the drumbeat of legal news, the criticism leveled by Ty Cobb at Judge Cannon and the sentencing of a paralegal for embezzlement are stories of recent interest. Cobb, a former BigLaw partner, delivered a withering critique of Judge Cannon in an unfiltered interview, sparking dialogue among professionals in the legal sphere. The specific concerns raised by Cobb can be found here.
The legal profession is shorn of one of its members with the development that an ex-BigLaw paralegal has been sentenced for embezzling over $600k from a firm. More details about this case are available here.
On the technological frontier, a conservative judge is reportedly enthusiastic about the potential for AI to compile historical data at a greater speed. His outlook on this innovative use of AI can be explored further here.
As the world adjusts to a new normal, law firms are making changes to their work from home policies. One international BigLaw firm has increased its office attendance requirement, a move that could signal a shift in trend amongst other firms. The inside story is discussed here.
And in a lighter vein, a Federal judge has shared an entertaining complaint about a portable toilet. The amusing account can be found here.