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Georgia’s First Talcum Powder Lawsuit Ends in Mistrial

Earlier this year, the state of Georgia’s first lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson involving talcum powder-induced cancer ended in a mistrial. After just three days of deliberation, the jury was deadlocked, according to an article on Law.com. Deliberation followed nearly three weeks of testimony. The jury was at an impasse of 10 to 2. Continue reading…

Non-Lawyers May Soon be Able to Practice Law in California

Earlier this summer, the California State Bar’s Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services met to discuss proposed rule changes regarding the legal practice of law in the state. The meeting was particularly focused on addressing the ongoing issue in California – and across the nation – of access to justice. The. Continue reading…

Attorney Creates Software to Help Firms and Legal-Aid Groups Automate Form Filling

A young attorney, Dorna Moini, came up with a great idea while doing pro bono work as an associate at Sidley Austin. She realized that the repetitive nature of her work – essentially, filling out applications for domestic violence restraining orders – was inefficient when it came to time and costs. As a result, she. Continue reading…