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Lawyers Talk About the Cases They Can't Forget
Frédéric Berna once had to defend a man accused of killing his baby, sexually assaulting his daughter and fatally hitting his girlfriend with a flashlight, before raping her corpse.
Meet One of the Teens Suing the Federal Government Over Global Warming
"For someone my age, climate change is a reality. It's a reality that's already having an impact on my life."
Meet the Lawyer Who Defends Brooklyn's Underground Arts Scene
From Teklife to a digital arts collective, Anibal Luque has made a career out of helping DIY artists and alternative entrepreneurs navigate the often-complicated legal snags that come with starting a business.
Hells Angels, Black Panthers, and Psychedelics: Criminal Defense Lawyer Tony Serra Is the Hippie Atticus Finch
Serra, who took a (probably LSD-inspired) vow of poverty and has been jailed twice for refusing to pay taxes, has been a go-to lawyer for what he calls "anti-government entities" since the 1960s.
To Form a More Perfect Universe: An Interview with Space Lawyer Joanne Gabrynowicz
"Our issues involving space are seen through the lens of geopolitics on the Earth. Our problems originate on Earth, not in space."
Should New York Release Sex Offenders?
As New York state considers releasing sex offenders previously held in civil commitment, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael Welner's research on the Depravity Standard asks the public to consider how to judge the worst crimes people can commit.
Shit-Stirring Lawyers, Image Preservation and Panto – The Eternal Truths of Celebrity
In fifteen years of publishing Popbitch, we've learned a thing or two about what goes on behind-the-scenes in the world of fame.
Kesha's Lawyer Claims Pop Producer Dr. Luke Raped Lady Gaga
After Lady Gaga revealed that a producer raped her when she was 19, Kesha's attorney alleged on Twitter that Dr. Luke was the rapist in question.
What if Lawyers Wrote Ads?
A look at how shitty our favourite ads would have been if lawyers were involved.
Alabama Law Firm Courts Asian Demographic with 'Not Racist' Commercial
Welcome to your weekly roundup of the worst in advertising.
The Lawyers of Istanbul Are Clashing with Police
When even the lawyers are rebelling, you know you've got a problem.