Colorado Op-Ed Sparks Debate Over Lawyers’ Role in Dispute Resolution and Access to Legal Services

Buena Vista, Colo. — In a recent opinion piece, Mark Hillman criticized Colorado attorneys for prioritizing lawsuits over alternative dispute resolutions, suggesting that lawyers too often take a considerable share, often around 45%, of the settlements from their clients. Hillman holds the view that resorting to litigation should be a last option, advocating instead for direct negotiation and problem-solving between conflicting parties. Historically, attorney critiques are far from being novel. Echoes of this disdain could be traced back to at least 1590 with Shakespeare’s “Henry VI”, where amidst a rowdy scene, the character Dick the … Read more

Jefferson County Judge Calls for Resolution amid Budget Stalemate and Allegations of Financial Misconduct

Pine Bluff, Arkansas — Tensions are high in Jefferson County as officials grapple with a budget impasse that has yet to be resolved for the year 2025. County Judge Gerald Robinson has publicly addressed the severity of the situation, urging stakeholders to finalize decisions as the Quorum Court meets this Monday evening. The absence of an approved budget has stalled governmental functions and heightened concerns among local citizens and county employees. Robinson’s recent statement highlighted his disapproval of the initially proposed budget by seven justices, which he had vetoed. The budget includes contentious raises for … Read more

Alabama Judge’s Unique Resolution: Lawyers Required to Have BBQ Lunch to Mend Professional Ties

Hoover, Alabama – In a unique judicial order stemming from frustration over attorneys’ conduct, Chief Judge R. David Proctor of the Northern District of Alabama mandated an unconventional method to foster better communication and behavior between opposing counsels. He instructed the attorneys to resolve their differences over a meal, assigning the cost of lunch to the plaintiff’s counsel and the tip to the defense’s. The lunch took place on December 16, 2024, at Saw’s BBQ in Hoover, Alabama, where legal representatives spent an extensive session discussing both personal and professional matters. Reports indicate the conversation … Read more

Alec Baldwin Confronts New Legal Challenge as Halyna Hutchins’ Family Files Civil Lawsuit Following ‘Rust’ Incident Resolution

Santa Fe, NM – The family of Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot during a rehearsal on the set of the film “Rust,” is proceeding with a civil lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin, who was handling the gun at the time of the incident. This legal action follows the dismissal of criminal charges against Baldwin in late April, ending a chapter that stunned Hollywood and ignited debates over safety protocols on film sets. Hutchins, a cinematographer, died in October 2021 after being struck by a live round while Baldwin rehearsed a scene. Initially charged with … Read more