SW&L Attorneys Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The court ruled this as fraudulent and restored the assets to the marital estate, prioritizing the wife’s right to an equitable division of property. Conclusion: Minnesota courts have set a strong precedent against asset concealment in divorce cases. In Peterson v. Peterson (274 Minn. 568, 144 N.W.2d

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Practice of Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Dissent Raises Many Questions The dissenting judge pointed out that in order for the conviction to hold, the statute and precedent require the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Plancarte's conduct was “lewd.” We’ll have to wait to see how Minnesota's highest court rules. But what does that even mean?

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Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

Summarize the facts, claims, defenses, and the hypothetical court's decision. Also, identify any real-world legal precedents or principles this case might establish." Why It Works: This prompt encourages AI to condense complex legal rulings into concise summaries, keeping your firm updated on vital legal developments.

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WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

That said, improper conduct preceding and following depositions is equally fraught. 13 THE RULES The rules governing deposition conduct are a blend of procedural and professional regulations. 15 THE RISKS Deposition misconduct risks both court-imposed sanctions and regulatory discipline. Washington RPC 3.4(a)

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MyCase

AUGUST 4, 2023

To meet client expectations and comply with court-imposed deadlines, lawyers often work extended hours to prepare cases thoroughly and respond promptly to legal matters. Lawyers must conduct extensive research, analyze precedents, draft legal documents, and develop effective strategies.

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E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 1, 2024

21, 2022), it addressed a novel issue and I wrote that: “In my view, the only error was that the appellate court did not publish its opinion so that it would be precedent.” In my opinion, the new Maryland Rule does not go far enough. Maryland Rule 8-605.1 That decision is “entirely” in the Court’s discretion.

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Practice of Law

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. That dramatic reversal of judicial precedent threw reproductive rights into turmoil across the country as certain states rushed to enact new restrictions, but in Georgia, the LIFE Act was already on the books. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in the summer of 2022.

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E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 5, 2024

The Court ruled for the State. RELEVANCE OF THE INTERNET SEARCHES After discussing other issues, the Court turned to the evidence of internet searches related to abortion. The Court addressed many other issues and affirmed the conviction. This is an unreported opinion of the intermediate appellate court.

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Securities Docket

JULY 1, 2024

Red state attorneys general used the US Supreme Court’s new decision overturning the Chevron doctrine to bolster their argument for blocking the Labor Department’s do-good 401(k) investing rule in the Fifth Circuit, just hours after the high court ruled.

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Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a split decision, the court ruled that parents do not have an unfettered right to choose medical treatments that states reasonably ban and found no deeply rooted historical norm against such state regulations. She cited professional endorsements of gender-affirming care and recent Supreme Court precedent.

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Practice of Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

District Court Rules for Board M4L brought lawsuit in a Florida federal court on behalf of its members, several of whom were affected by the Board’s alleged censorship at meetings. The court found that the prohibition on "personally directed" speech was inconsistently enforced and unreasonable.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. Their presence alone commands a certain decorum.

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Practice of Law

JULY 12, 2024

Some cases involved novel issues for the court, such as the one granting the President immunity from almost all criminal charges. Other rulings, such as Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturned decades of precedent. Below, FindLaw summarizes the most notable decisions for the 2023-2024 term. United States. Constitution.

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Practice of Law

JUNE 25, 2024

Other states have attempted to block or restrict treatments for trans patients with legislation, only to find those measures invalidated by courts. Clayton County , when the Supreme Court ruled that employers could not discriminate against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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