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'Who Checks the Fact-Checker?' What to Know About Jeffrey Rosen, Trump’s Deputy AG Nominee
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Equifax, the U.S. Chamber and others—including Democratic state attorneys general—have a lot to say about the CFPB's move to embrace a "product sandbox." Plus: Eugene Scalia's back in the DC Circuit, representing Nasdaq in a suit against the SEC. Scroll down for Who Got the Work, moves and more. Thanks for reading!
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Mukasey to Launch Trial Boutique After Leaving Greenberg Traurig
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Marc Mukasey, who joined Greenberg Traurig in 2016 with Rudolph Giuliani, said he intends to add partners but still keep the new boutique "lean and mean."
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Legaltech founders discuss their startup success and the moment they realized law firm life wasn't for them.
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Are We Ready to Forgive Alberto Gonzales?
Vivia Chen | February 19, 2019
The former attorney general and other members of the George W. Bush team now seem to be on the radar because of the current administration.
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ACC Opens Brussels Office to Attract European Members
Phillip Bantz | February 19, 2019
The office's manager, Giuseppe Marletta, who formerly managed the International Association of Young Lawyers, said in an interview that he’s aiming for a 10 percent increase in ACC Europe membership by the end of the year.
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Jury Awards $151M in Ford Rollover Trial
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Following a contentious two-week trial, the jury awarded $51.791 million for compensation and $100 million in punitive damages, finding Ford at fault for claims of design defect and negligence. Ford said it will appeal.
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'So Close and Tender': Plaintiff Seeks Miami Judge's Removal Over Handholding With Opposing Counsel
Raychel Lean | February 19, 2019
A Miami condominium association and its president questioned Miami-Dade Circuit Judge William Thomas' impartiality after he chatted, laughed and clasped hands with opposing counsel Mary Barzee Flores in the courtroom, according to court filings.
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Tesla GC Butswinkas Makes Hasty Return to Williams & Connolly
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The National Law Journal
Should Congress Sue Over Trump’s Wall? Former House Lawyers Make the Case
Ellis Kim |February 19, 2019
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Fox Rothschild Partner Faces Sanctions Hearing Over Porn Copyright Cases
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Partner Lincoln Bandlow is asking a California federal judge not to issue sanctions related to his work for an ultra-litigious porn maker.
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