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Law Firms Dorsey & Whitney, Pond Lehocky to Cut Staff

21st May 2020
Both US-based firms announced on Tuesday that they will be making layoffs amid the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Family Lawyer’s Advice to Law Firms Coping with COVID-19

20th May 2020
Over the last two months, attorneys across the country have been forced to adjust to this “new normal” due to COVID-19. Though some may be accustomed to this new work-from-home lifestyle, it’s important during this period of uncertainty to use time wisely and productively to better serve not only your clients but yourself.
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Federal Circuit Indefinitely Suspends In-Person Oral Arguments

19th May 2020
Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, oral arguments will be given remotely until the Federal Circuit announces otherwise.
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How to Protect Your Clients and Employees While Social Distancing

13th May 2020
As many COVID-19 lockdown measures come to a close, states are starting to open back up businesses such as law offices. People are anxious to get back to normal. But the virus is still an enormous risk, and it’s important to ensure that you and your clients stay healthy.
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Hackers Strike Law Firm of Madonna, Lady Gaga and Other Celebrities

12th May 2020
NYC-based law firm Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, which represents a number of celebrity musicians, has been hacked in a possible ransomware attack.
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What Questions Should You Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer?

6th May 2020
Securing full and fair personal injury compensation can be tough. If you think that you can do it by yourself, unless you are a lawyer or are well-versed in the law, you are wrong.
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US Supreme Court Delivers Arguments via Livestream

4th May 2020
In a historic first brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court justices made their oral arguments remotely.
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Coronavirus: Will We See a Rise of Workers’ Compensation Claims?

30th April 2020
Given the current laws in action, when is coronavirus covered by workers’ compensation? It would be a difficult and rare occurrence for private-sector employees diagnosed with COVID-19 to be covered by workers’ compensation laws. In North Carolina, as with many states, an injured worker has to show that the disease is a characteristic of and […]
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What Are the Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim?

28th April 2020
An exploration of the terminology and process involved in prosecuting a wrongful death claim and the elements that might show a defendant's culpability.
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When to Get an Accident Injury Lawyer

9th April 2020
Following a serious accident, you are likely to be shaken as well as injured. Now is the time to consider whether you might benefit from the services of a personal injury lawyer.
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