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Liane Jackson

Lawyer, Journalist and Speaker at Freelance

Senior Law Editor at Forbes

Articles

  • Sep 10, 2024 | forbes.com | Liane Jackson

    Justice Alito Financial DisclosuresSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has released his annual financial disclosures—making him the last justice to have done so, after requesting a 90-day extension—and now all of the nine have finalized their reporting. Alito has traditionally led the court in stock ownership, and his 2023 disclosures reflect that trend. Other than a gift of $900 concert tickets from a German princess, which had no additional explanation, Alito reported no other benefits.

  • Jun 11, 2024 | forbes.com | Liane Jackson

    Forbes is seeking nominations for our inaugural list of America’s Best-In-State LawyersForbes is opening nominations for our Best-in-State Lawyers 2024. This inaugural list will recognize top attorneys across the country, from all 50 states and jurisdictions—the elite of the profession. Our editorial team is seeking select private practice lawyers who excel in their practice area and are lauded for their work in the professional and pro bono space.

  • Apr 17, 2024 | legalreader.com | Liane Jackson

    These are the lawyers you want on your side, not across the table—an extraordinary array of legal practitioners at the pinnacle of the profession. The late Abigail Van Buren, known to the world as advice columnist Dear Abby, once remarked that she couldn’t think of a “more potent combination than God and a good lawyer.” Indeed, few aspects of life and death go untouched by a lawyer’s hands.

  • Mar 26, 2024 | forbes.com | Liane Jackson

    Name: Ben CrumpFirm: Ben Crump LawForbes Ranking: America’s Top 200 Lawyers 2024In the traditional sense, Ben Crump has lived the American Dream. He grew up the oldest of nine children in rural North Carolina, and is now one of the most successful and recognized plaintiff’s attorneys in the country.

  • Mar 26, 2024 | forbes.com | Liane Jackson

    The late Abigail Van Buren, known to the world as advice columnist Dear Abby, once remarked that she couldn’t think of a “more potent combination than God and a good lawyer.” Indeed, few aspects of life and death go untouched by a lawyer’s hands. And if you’re looking for a good one, we’ve got recommendations in spades. The attorneys on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers are not just the finest in the field.