Ruth Ellis was executed in 1955 Ruth Ellis London law firm Mishcon de Reya is pursuing a posthumous pardon for Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in the UK. Ellis, aged just 28, was convicted in 1955 of murdering her former lover, racing driver David Blakely. Her execution by hanging at Holloway Prison […]
Unforeseen critic Judge Judy US courtroom star Judge Judy has waded into Britain’s row over controversial new sentencing guidelines — branding the changes “a mistake” and declaring the justice system “broken”. Appearing on Good Morning Britain last week, the famously no-nonsense TV judge, who previously served as a Manhattan family court judge, was asked about […]
(Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images) Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What legal drama was writer Aaron Sorkin’s first screenplay? Hint: The climax of the movie is a tense courtroom scene where the witness’s answer under cross examination is the American Film Institute’s #29 best movie quote. See the answer […]
Legal tech users in the U.S. and the U.K. report widely different levels of satisfaction with their systems, according to a new survey, raising questions about how companies are meeting lawyers’ needs. According to “The State of Legal Tech Adoption” report by London-based Definely, 51% of U.S. respondents say they’re satisfied with the ROI of […]
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Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda”: Carrie Johnson has this audio segment on yesterday evening’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered.” […]
(Image via Getty) People generally understand that lawyers often need to take extreme — perhaps unreasonable — positions to advocate for clients. Of course, everyone deserves diligent representation, and clients often do not like to see their lawyers conceding points on any issues. However, judges usually do not take it kindly when a lawyer refuses to concede […]
(Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SXSW is not only about technology but it’s also about filmmaking, storytelling, and marketing. Multiple panel discussions explore how to craft compelling narratives and connect with an audience. One panel I attended focused on techniques from live theater that can create deeper audience engagement. Another explored […]
Personal injury attorney Edward Ortega and I dive into the nuances of legal careers. From unexpected courtroom experiences to the role of technology in modern law practice, Edward shares his journey from family law to the largest personal injury firm in North Carolina. Discover the highs and lows of lawyering and learn why finding your […]
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