The Legal Up blog

We’ve rounded up the latest and most interesting news in the legal industry. Plus, you can check out the most recent InfoTrack product news here.

InfoTrack’s weekly roundups share the latest in legal news and important updates about our products. You can see all product updates from our release notes.

A big GDPR deadline is looming in December 2022 which may affect your law firm — even if it is based in the U.S.

This week in legal news After introducing fabricated evidence, trademark claim is dismissed with prejudice and plaintiffs are ordered to pay more than $400,000 in fees The last convicted witch in Massachusetts is exonerated A sleepwalker who accidentally got into a coworker’s hotel bed is not ...

This week in legal news Minnesota lawyer suspended for lying on resume Big Law firms are beginning to specialize in autonomous vehicles After the plaintiff failed to respond, the defendant in a TCPA suit was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction Lawyer suspended for 6 months by Minnesota bar after ...

This week in legal news For the first time, legal papers were served using the blockchain Legal scammers are increasingly exploiting public Zoom hearings The Illinois Supreme Court rules that it’s illegal to kayak past your neighbor’s house In a pun-filled decision, a federal judge allows Texas ...

This week in legal news Big Law firm Brown Rudnick elects their youngest ever CEO Former real estate lawyer finds happiness and a better salary as a pet psychic A federal court of appeals rules that private school dress code requiring skirts for girls violates student rights Facing supply chain ...

This week in legal news Old allegations resurface claiming that a Utah county attorney cannibalized children Los Angeles jury awards highest ever verdict in employment case: $464 million to two plaintiffs Court closes after cockroaches are released during arraignment of protestors Georgia Court of ...

This week in legal news A Las Vegas lawyer is accused of having sex with clients on live video from his office, kissing a cop, and sexually harassing his employees A California judge was forced to retire as punishment for excessive delays in decisions Police in San Francisco are using video from ...

This week in legal news A judge in rural Texas is arrested for stealing cattle and participating in organized crime After refusing to settle and winning a $31,600 verdict, attorney fees in sexual harassment case add up to more than $138,000 Contract law protects patient who was billed $230K for a ...