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PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 11, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Lance Talakai to serve as a judge in the Third District Juvenile Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Johnson. “Lance has spent his career serving people at some of the most consequential moments of their […]
A federal court in Tacoma sanctioned a lawyer for submitting inaccurate filings generated using AI tools due to her lack of understanding of the technology. Despite her apology, the court emphasized that ignorance is not a valid excuse for errors in legal practice. The lawyer received a $3,000 fine and future certification requirements.
This just in from the Judiciary: UPDATE – August 11, 2026: The software update to the Vermont Digital Evidence Portal (VDEP) scheduled for tonight, August 11, has been postponed. No maintenance will occur tonight, and VDEP will remain available as usual. The Vermont Judiciary expects to receive potential new dates for the update soon and…
The final full day of the Utah State Bar’s 95th Anniversary Summer Convention reflected on the profession’s past while looking confidently toward its future. Attorneys, judges, and legal professionals gathered for reports from Bar and judicial leaders, the swearing-in of new officers and commissioners, recognition of distinguished award recipients, candid conversations with the judiciary, and […]
PRESS RELEASE SUN VALLEY, Idaho (August 7, 2026) — Against the backdrop of its 95th Anniversary Summer Convention, the Utah State Bar celebrated nearly a century of service to Utah’s legal profession by recognizing exceptional lawyers, judges, volunteers and leaders whose dedication has strengthened the justice system and the communities it serves. This year’s convention […]
The Judicial Nominating Board circulated a memo yesterday (8/6/26) advising that there are two vacancies to be filled on the court in the coming months. Complete details are in the memo and on the judiciary website.
The Utah State Bar’s 95th Anniversary Summer Convention is off to an exceptional start in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho, bringing together more than 250 attorneys. The convention officially began Wednesday evening with a vibrant opening reception of nearly 600 people on the Sun Valley Lodge Terrace, where colleagues and friends reunited over a catered dinner […]
Lawyers spend a lot of time crafting engagement agreements. A good engagement agreement identifies the client, defines the work, explains fees, and sets expectations. But what about the matters you do not take? Those can create risk too. If someone believes you are representing them, or believes you are protecting their legal rights, a short intake call can become the... The post Put It in Writing: Why Non-Engagement Letters Belong in Your Intake Process first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
In response to rising threats against judges, 17 federal judges from Washington expressed concerns in The Seattle Times about judicial safety and independence. The WSBA’s Rule of Law Ambassador Program and Lawyers in the Classroom initiative aim to foster public trust in the legal system by engaging youth in civics education and showcasing positive lawyer-student interactions.
Learn how to ethically investigate claims and parties using public records, databases and archives, social media, and other open-source intelligence resources.
Jesse Shapiro has been promoted to manager of Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group’s Workers’ Compensation Practice. Shapiro earned his law degree at Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and is board Certified in Worker’s Compensation Law. He earned NCAJ’s Extraordinary Service award in 2011 and the Order of Service Award in 2015 and 2017. […]
Misha Carter has opened The Carter Law Firm, a personal injury and employment law practice. Carter earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her law degree from Elon University School of Law. She is a 2024 NCAJ NEXT fellow and is a member of NCAJ’s Auto Torts and Premises […]
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day, in the nation’s capital, the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law invited the public to the Justice Up Close, History All Around civics program to explore how law, innovation, science, and civic action have shaped the nation.
Bankruptcy filings rose 12.2 percent during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026.
July 9, 2026 — A. Kelly Sessoms III of Pascagoula has been sworn in as the 121st President of The Mississippi Bar. Chief Justice Michael Randolph administered the oath of […] The post Kelly Sessoms New Bar President 2026-2027 appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
Please save the dates for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Bar Conventions, as follows: The post Save the Date for Upcoming Conventions appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
AI's integration into the legal profession presents both opportunities and challenges, as emphasized in the latest issue of the Washington state Bar News. It offers practical insights on adapting to AI's role, including an editorial on human perspectives in law, guidance for AI usage in legal practice, and a profile of new Washington Supreme Court Justice Theo Angelis.
AI notebook tools help you get more relevant and reliable answers from artificial intelligence by focusing it on the files, notes, links, and other information you select. Instead of relying primarily on the open web or general training data, the notebook uses your chosen sources as context. When Microsoft first introduced Copilot Notebooks for paid Copilot subscribers, the feature did... The post What’s New in Microsoft Copilot Notebooks first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Correction: In the eNews item published on July 23, the lead headline should have read “Nevada Federal Court Seeks Reno Magistrate Judge Applicants.” The State Bar of Nevada regrets the error, and it apologizes for any inconvenience. Here is the lead item from the July 23 edition published again on our website. The Judicial Conference […]
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how mediation functions as a structural component of federal civil practice in Florida.
A lawyer recently described working through 181 emails saved in a folder called “To Watch or Read.” The folder included articles, LinkedIn posts, TikTok links, and reminders. The oldest item had been sitting there since February. Rather than opening each email one at a time, the lawyer used AI to open the messages, follow the links, summarize the content, and... The post Stop Using Your Inbox as a Reading List first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
The WSBA CLE Summer Sale offers a 50% discount on hundreds of on-demand legal seminars until July 30. Key bundles include Creditor Debtor Rights, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment Law, Legal Technology, Litigation, Marketing Law, and a Washington Law Refresher, covering essential updates and practical advice for legal professionals.
Scenes involving attorneys, judges, a mediator, a magistrate, court staff, and disciplinary authorities highlight what can happen when a lawyer confuses aggression with advocacy.
As a legal nurse, I help attorneys make sense of the medical data in their cases. Medical records often contain hundreds, or even thousands of pages, and pinpointing what truly matters requires both clinical expertise and context. Knowledge gaps can create barriers to justice. When attorneys review medical data alone, they risk overlooking or misinterpreting details that are essential for getting justice for their clients. Consider some common scenarios. In personal injury and medical malpractice cases, attorneys frequently rely on Department of Insurance reports to establish fault and…
This course documents recent attacks on the judiciary and rule of law, discusses Florida ethics rules and decisions related to a lawyers duty to defend judges, and ends with ways lawyers can help defend judges and the courts.
On June 29, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 26-04 regarding the designation and assignment of business cases. According to the order, the court has identified a number of cases that had been maintained as Business Court cases that are not of that type or are exempted from Business Court. These […]