Debra Cassens Weiss is a Senior Writer for the American Bar Association. With a focus on legal news and developments, Debra covers a wide range of topics including court cases, legal controversies, and policy issues. Her articles provide insights and analysis for legal professionals and the general public.
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Debra Cassens Weiss focuses her coverage primarily on legal issues, court cases, and law firms. Her articles often delve into legal policy regulation and breaking news related to government & politics, crime, and the legal industry.
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By: Debra Cassens Weiss
Actor Tom Hanks played Jimmy Dugan and actress Bitty Schram played Evelyn Gardner in "A League of Their Own." The 1992 film was referenced in a recent decision from the Kansas Supreme Court in which the dissent likened contentious litigation to baseball and said disciplinary authorities should take to heart Hanks’ admonition that “there’s no crying in baseball.” (Photo from MovieStillsDB )
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
Can President-elect Donald Trump use recess appointments to install his Cabinet nominees, including former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, his nominee for U.S. attorney general?
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
The author of a Nov. 13 two-judge dissent in a case of a bullied student in Texas was Judge James C. Ho, who was joined by Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan. (Photo from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans)
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
Above the Law has revealed the winner of its contest for the four-word phrase most likely to scare a lawyer.
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
Associates at three BigLaw firms will be getting year-end and special bonuses that total $21,000 to $140,000, the amount being paid by Milbank.
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
Law firm revenue in the first nine months of 2024 increased 12.8% from the same period last year, thanks mostly to increases in standard billing rates, according to a new report by Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group.
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
Judge Charles D. Bridges of the Putnam County Superior Court in Indiana is accused of violating ethics rules banning bias or prejudice. (Image from Shutterstock)
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
A Chicago judge on Wednesday denied a former Duane Morris partner’s emergency motion to stop his deceased wife’s parents from holding her funeral, so that he can obtain her remains.
By: Debra Cassens Weiss, Joseph D. Lento
A Philadelphia lawyer has been suspended for five years after a state disciplinary board concluded that he lacked an “ethical compass” and provided no evidence of “genuine concern for his clients.” (Image from Shutterstock)
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