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Supreme Court To Nick Sandmann: ‘Lol, No’ To Hearing His Omnibus Defamation Lawsuit Against News Orgs

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Also, everyone magically became experts in reading body language and facial expressions. […] The post Supreme Court To Nick Sandmann: ‘Lol, No’ To Hearing His Omnibus Defamation Lawsuit Against News Orgs appeared first on Above the Law.

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Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Dummy Up Cases Throw Themselves On The Mercy Of The Court

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That show cause hearing tomorrow is going to be WILD. The post Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Dummy Up Cases Throw Themselves On The Mercy Of The Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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What is a Motion Hearing?

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Knowing what a motion hearing is and how to handle it is crucial for any lawyer. These hearings are where attorneys argue specific requests before a judge, and the outcomes can greatly influence a case. In this post, we dive into why these hearings matter and what lawyers need to know to navigate them successfully.

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Behind the Bench: Unpacking Judge Epstein’s Inquiries in Lizzo Lawsuit Hearing

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On November 22, 2023, the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her previous backup dancers had its first court hearing.

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Illinois Supreme Court Finds that Remote Pretrial Hearings May Be Necessary to Comply With SAFE-T Act

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The Illinois Supreme Court has officially found that operational challenges in Illinois circuit courts will necessitate remote pretrial hearings to comply with the pretrial release provisions of the SAFE-T Act, according to an Order issued in late August. Read the order here.

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Illinois Supreme Court to Hold Public Hearing on 5 Proposed Rule Amendments, Including Rules Impacting Professionalism

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The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hold a public hearing on November 15 to hear public comment on five proposals. The hearing will include proposed amendments to Rule 8.4 , which focuses on attorney misconduct, and Rule 794 , which outlines the 6-hour professional responsibility MCLE requirement.

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Flipping Bird During Zoom Hearing Costs Lawyer $3,000

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It all happened during an oral argument on Zoom before the Michigan Court of Appeals. According to the court’s subsequent order , attorney James Heos “raised his middle finger toward the camera while opposing counsel was arguing.” “Mr. .” Image by Richard Reid from Pixabay.

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