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‘It’s like politicians. They got there because of who they know’: Lawyer says many senior police officers are ‘incompetent,’ sparking debate

'There’s so many incompetent people in such important roles it’s scary actually.'

On Oct 14, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘It’s almost like the clothing doesn’t define the work you can do’: Lawyer says male bosses told her to dress conservatively to be taken seriously, so she started her own firm and ‘stole’ their clients

'Your honor, she's slaying.'

On Aug 22, 2022 by Lauren Castro

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‘Imagine Walmart ruining your life over $10’: Attorney warns against self-checkout, says stores prosecute false accusations and accidental theft

'You are fighting for your life trying to determine what day you were at Walmart.'

On Jul 9, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘They gotta keep u motivated to go through with it so they get paid’: Divorce attorney’s hold music goes viral

‘Don’t want to forget how angry you are while you’re on hold.’

On Jun 29, 2022 by Grace Stanley

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‘So dehumanizing’: Attorney warns women in law they’ll face misogyny in court

'...is being an attorney worth it?'

On Jun 14, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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‘You coulda been Amber Heard’s lawyer’: Man sneaks into law school class, sparking debate

'Imagine if you were cold called!'

On Jun 3, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

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People are criticizing Amber Heard’s lawyer after she blames social media for trial outcome

Throughout the trial, Heard faced severe backlash online from Depp's fans.

On Jun 2, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Classic HR trap’: Labor lawyer says this is how HR can destroy complaints in viral TikTok

'Some HR reps will wanna kill the paper trail before it starts.'

On May 23, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘By doing this, she’s opened up the door’: Legal expert TikTokers explain why Johnny Depp’s lawyer got excited when Amber Heard brought up Kate Moss on the stand

Depp's lawyer appeared to fist pump when Heard mentioned Moss.

On May 11, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Bro unleashing supervillains’: Lawyer touts he got 2nd-time DUI offender off with no jail time, sparking debate

'Naw keep this man off the road for life.'

On Apr 13, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘You guys are gonna get me in trouble’: TikTok lawyer is begging followers to stop telling him about their crimes

The public defender has earned a devoted following of more than 580,000 users.

On Dec 21, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Not y’all glamorizing this’: Video of Harvard Law student fainting and still completing argument resurfaces, sparking debate

'I don't really think hyping someone fainting and still going is healthy for anyone, Harvard students included.'

On Oct 13, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

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Brian Laundrie’s lawyer gets review-bombed

'Now you have to live with this h*ll on your conscience forever.'

On Sep 23, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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TikToker shares video of guy at bar ‘mansplaining’ law to her—the day she took the bar exam

'Yeah I could’ve gone to law school but business was the better move for me.'

On Aug 3, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio

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‘I’m extremely scared for her safety’: Assault suspect caught in same home of victim during Zoom hearing

The prosecutor acted on a hunch. Now she's being praised.

On Mar 10, 2021 by Jennifer Xia

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