As if you needed another reason to back up your files, this article offers one that may not have occurred to you but is yet another compelling reason to keep doing it.
2004
A Perspective on the Lynne Stewart Trial
By Mark Sindler
A rather lengthy criminal prosecution in a Manhattan federal courtroom is
nearing its end after having begun in June 2004. It has notoriety if only
because the lead defendant is a well-known (at least in New York City) and very
capable criminal defense attorney. Her name is Lynne Stewart, and even though
nearing its end after having begun in June 2004. It has notoriety if only
because the lead defendant is a well-known (at least in New York City) and very
capable criminal defense attorney. Her name is Lynne Stewart, and even though
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NY Attorney Disciplinary Records Now Onlin!
This article Website to Include More Info on Lawyers reports on New York’s decision to post more detailed information on attorneys in the court’s On Line Attorney Directory, including law school attended, date the attorney passed the bar and most importantly, the attorney’s past disciplinary record.
We at MyShingle support full disclosure. The public…
What’s the Solution When Judges Double-Book Solos?
New York attorney Frederic Abramson of Law, Current Events and Culture asks here whether a judge’s refusal to postpone a jury trial notwithstanding that the attorney handling the case was already engaged in a conflicting trial in another jurisdiction. Apparently, the judge refused a continuance even after Mr. Abramson, who was covering for his colleague…
What’s A Fair Rate for Court Appointed Counsel?
Over at David Giacalone’s web log, there’s more coverage of the situation with Massachusetts court appointed attorneys. In case you missed David’s prior coverage (which he links back to extensively in his post), a group of Massachusetts court appointed criminal attorneys first initiated a boycott to protest $30/hr fees (now raised to $37.50)…
Would Biglaw Pay More to Help A Legal Aid or Solo Attorney?
Let’s say two law students, neck and neck in class rank graduate law school with $80,000 in student loan debt (including interest) – or roughly $8000/year over a ten year period. Student A goes on to his dream job at a large New York firm, starting salary $125K while Student B follows his dream to…
A Welcome Change: New England States Ease Up on Stringent Bar Rules
As reported in New Rules May Spur Competition for Maine, NH and VT Attorneys, (AP)(11/29/04), courts in these three states will allow some out-of-state lawyers to be admitted to the bar without taking the bar exam, under a reciprocal admission agreement. A lawyer from any of the three states can apply for the right…
In Defense of Word Perfect
Dennis Kennedy is apparently a Word 2003 fan who doesn’t get the Word Perfect phenomenon. Perhaps this clever defense of Word Perfect, "Show Me the Codes" by New York solo attorney David Leffler will give Dennis some insight into why those of us loyal WP groupies resist crossing over to the other side:
Show…
Our Site’s Current Status
Yes, it’s been a week since joining the Law.com Blog Network and we’re still scrambling to repost nearly two years of archives. I have finally located a server company which seems capable of helping MyShingle make the transition – and which I will thank publicly and frequently if it can get this to happen. Still,…
An Idea from India
These days, the legal profession is sending work out to India. But here’s an idea from India that might be worth a look over here. According to this article, Lawyers Demand Stipends, Loans cities.expressindia (11/26/04), the Kharar Bar Association is demanding stipends and interest free loans from the government for junior lawyers to enable them…