Attorney

Key Victory for Marvin Guy: Judge Rules Defense Attorney Will Remain on Case After Bell County Court Decision

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BELTON, Texas — In a recent ruling from a Bell County courtroom, Marvin Guy, who is currently awaiting trial for charges linked to a 2014 police shootout, achieved a legal victory as his appeal to retain his existing legal representation was granted. This decision came after a comprehensive hearing that scrutinized the capabilities and performance of his defense lawyer. Guy, 55, has been in the spotlight since the fateful incident nearly a decade ago during which a police officer, Detective Dinwiddie, was fatally shot. The confrontation occurred during a no-knock warrant executed at Guy’s residence, … Read more

Former Attorney Alleges Racial Discrimination in Lawsuit Against Major Law Firm

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WASHINGTON — A Black female attorney who formerly worked at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP has brought her case to a federal court in D.C., alleging her dismissal was due to ongoing discriminatory practices against Black women at the firm, rather than the performance issues cited by her former employer. Gita Sankano, the attorney at the center of this lawsuit, filed against Troutman Pepper, argues her job termination was unjust and racially motivated. Contrary to the firm’s claims that her departure in January 2024 was for performance deficiencies, Sankano’s legal representatives have presented evidence that … Read more

Indiana’s Legal Safety Net: The Vital Role of Attorney Surrogates in Protecting Clients and the Legal System

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The law profession, steeped in tradition and governed by stringent ethics, faces myriad pressures, not least of which is ensuring continuity of service despite unforeseen circumstances. Just as actors in theater might unexpectedly need an understudy, attorneys too may find themselves in situations where they can no longer serve their clients. Recognizing the essential need for a fallback plan, Indiana has developed mechanisms like the attorney surrogate rule to handle such contingencies. This rule acts similarly to a last will, outlining processes for transferring responsibility of a client’s case when an attorney … Read more

Evangelical Lawyer Hilary Perkins Resigns as FDA’s Top Attorney Amid Pressure from Senator Josh Hawley

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hilary K. Perkins, the recently appointed top lawyer at the Food and Drug Administration and a known evangelical Christian, has resigned amid escalating pressures from Senator Josh Hawley, who also shares evangelical beliefs. Her resignation follows a series of conflicts rooted in differing interpretations of legal duties and personal faith-related stances on abortion. Perkins, who stepped into the Department of Justice in 2019, expressed the difficulty of her position which involved defending policies under administrations with opposing views on abortion—first under Donald Trump and then under Joe Biden. Such professional obligations led … Read more