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‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman’s brothers ask court to take control of his estate from widow

The brothers of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman have taken his widow to court over her handling of his multimillion-dollar estate.

Jul 27, 2026 10:33 AM CDT

Lawyer’s former clients allege fraud, millions in theft before he died

Multiple former clients of a Kentucky probate lawyer allege that he stole anywhere from few hundred dollars to as much as $5 million from them before his death in March 2025. Numerous claims were made by clients who hired Lexington, Kentucky, partner Lyle McQuinn, 48, of Goeing, Goeing and McQuinn…

Jul 24, 2026 12:29 PM CDT

What BigLaw gets wrong about who needs legal help

Imagine a family that is in their early 30s with two children under 10, a house loan and maybe a bit of work on the side. If the parents were to die tonight, who would raise the children? Who gets the house? Who's in charge of their accounts while their estate is being probated?

Jul 22, 2026 9:12 AM CDT

Judge suspended by judicial inquiry commission for incompetent, unprofessional behavior

An Alabama judge who described herself as the “ultimate authority” has been suspended following complaints that she was incompetent, unprofessional and failed to diligently discharge her judicial duties.

May 28, 2026 9:28 AM CDT

Lawyer fined $30K for practicing law 17 years after losing law license

An Ohio lawyer is facing a $30,000 fine for continuing to practice law despite being disbarred 17 years ago.

Feb 19, 2026 10:01 AM CST

Sanction against Northwestern law prof affirmed by 10th Circuit

A federal appeals court has affirmed a $5,000 sanction against a professor at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law for seeking to remove a state court motion to federal court, finding no abuse of discretion by a federal judge who imposed it.

Oct 31, 2024 2:45 PM CDT

Friend’s compassion—even in death—inspired my own ‘David’s Will’

Sometimes in life we are fortunate to meet someone who dedicates everything to a higher calling. For me, this person was David Breaux. While he had few financial resources, David was, by every measure that counts, a rich man.

Oct 2, 2024 2:11 PM CDT

Judge not hearing cases after allegedly calling herself ‘a new racist’ in secret recordings

A probate judge in Michigan was removed from her docket following the release of recordings in which she allegedly called herself “a new racist,” made derogatory remarks about Black people and used a gay slur.

Sep 10, 2024 12:52 PM CDT

Taking Care of Your ‘Good Boy’: Pet trusts ensure animals live a good life after owner dies

Most dog moms and cat dads accept the hard truth that they will likely outlive their beloved animals. But what happens when pets outlive their humans?

Sep 4, 2024 11:03 AM CDT

Judge reprimanded for false ‘elder abuse’ claim on Facebook in spat over guardianship case

An Ohio judge has received a public reprimand for inaccurately asserting on Facebook that an elderly woman was removed from her home because of its “deplorable conditions” and her son’s failure to take care of her.

Aug 22, 2024 8:43 AM CDT

Rule change to allow paraprofessionals to offer limited legal services proposed by top Texas court

The Texas Supreme Court is seeking comment on a proposal that would allow qualified nonlawyers to provide some legal services to low-income Texans.

Aug 7, 2024 10:19 AM CDT

David Boies can’t ignore clients’ liability releases by ‘simply invoking’ name ‘Epstein,’ sanctions bid says

Co-executors of the estate of convicted sex offender and multimillionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein are seeking sanctions against two Boies Schiller Flexner leaders for filing a proposed class action lawsuit against them, even though the lead plaintiff and other victims had signed “ironclad” liability releases in return for “massive monetary payouts.”

Apr 10, 2024 12:35 PM CDT

‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman’s brothers ask court to take control of his estate from widow

Lawyer’s former clients allege fraud, millions in theft before he died

What BigLaw gets wrong about who needs legal help

Judge suspended by judicial inquiry commission for incompetent, unprofessional behavior

Lawyer fined $30K for practicing law 17 years after losing law license

Sanction against Northwestern law prof affirmed by 10th Circuit

Friend’s compassion—even in death—inspired my own ‘David’s Will’

Judge not hearing cases after allegedly calling herself ‘a new racist’ in secret recordings

Taking Care of Your ‘Good Boy’: Pet trusts ensure animals live a good life after owner dies

Judge reprimanded for false ‘elder abuse’ claim on Facebook in spat over guardianship case

Rule change to allow paraprofessionals to offer limited legal services proposed by top Texas court

David Boies can’t ignore clients’ liability releases by ‘simply invoking’ name ‘Epstein,’ sanctions bid says

New California law placing unhoused individuals with addictions in conservatorships faces questions

Probate lawyer says he’s out of money and trying to withdraw from cases of 800-plus clients

Northwestern law prof’s $5K charitable donation isn’t substitute for attorney fees sanction, federal judge says

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