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Crime · New York

Man convicted in 1979 kidnap and murder of Etan Patz must have new trial or be freed, appeals court rules

55% Center coverage: 136 sources

A New York federal appeals court on Monday ruled that the former bodega stock clerk convicted in the 1979 kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz should receive a new trial or be released from custody. See the Story

New Jersey Politics · New Jersey

Alina Habba not retained by federal judges as US attorney for New Jersey

39% Center coverage: 102 sources

Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba, who previously served as President Donald Trump's lawyer and spokesperson, has been replaced by a deputy after the expiration of her 120-day term, according to an order by the state's top federal judge.See the Story

Department of Justice · New Jersey

DOJ fires newly appointed US attorney in NJ after judges vote against keeping Alina Habba in role

38% Center coverage: 68 sources

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Judge Sanctions Lawyers Defending Alabama’s Prison System for Using Fake ChatGPT Cases in Filings

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Judge Sanctions Lawyers Defending Alabama’s Prison System for Using Fake ChatGPT Cases in Filings

64% Left coverage: 11 sources

A federal judge in Alabama reprimanded three lawyers for using ChatGPT to write court filings with “completely made up” case citations. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco sanctioned three lawyers with Butler Snow. The firm represents Alabama in lawsuits against its…ChatGPT · Birmingham See the Story

The Client Service A-Team: Ranking The Biglaw Superheroes Of Client Service (2025) - Above the Law

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Which Biglaw firms are most beloved by general counsel for their superior client service? In 2024, with few rough waters for firms, it was generally smooth sailing until early 2025, when Trump came roaring in with enough executive orders and policy changes to make lawyers’ heads spin. This was the perfect time for outside counsel to show their corporate clients that they were still tops when it came to client service. That said, the BTI Consulti…Sailing · United States Read Article

Let’s Grab Coffee: How Investing $1,000 A Year In Yourself Will Supercharge Your Career - Above the Law

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Your career is yours. It’s not your firm’s. It’s not your boss’s. It’s yours. And because it’s yours, it’s your responsibility to invest in it. Some of you are fortunate to have firms that will cover the costs of your marketing efforts. Some may provide you with a marketing budget. Many don’t. And with all your expenses, including student loans, it’s hard to imagine reaching into your pocket to pay for marketing efforts you believe your firm sho…Miami, Florida · Miami Read Article

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