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September 8, 2010
9th Circuit Backs Government's State Secrets Claim in Rendition Case
In an opinion delving into the state secrets doctrine, the 9th Circuit has tossed a case by terror suspects who claimed they were tortured abroad and tried to sue the Boeing subsidiary they say was involved in their abduction as part of the Bush administration's rendition program.
Judge Lets Stand Major Lindsey's Suit Against Former Recruiter
Major Lindsey & Africa's racketeering lawsuit against a former recruiter has survived a motion to dismiss -- barely. A federal judge threw out claims against former managing director Sharon Mahn under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and issued some stern words regarding the RICO claims.
Law Firms 'Shrinking Toward Profit Growth' in Midyear Survey
The 2010 midyear data reported by 187 U.S.-headquartered firms to the Law Firm Group at Citi Private Bank can be described as "shrinking toward profit growth." Far from signaling a robust rebound, the data indicate that, at best, law firms may have reached a bottoming out.
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LEGAL BLOG NEWS
Waller Lansden Shakes Up Recruiting
The Am Law Daily calls Waller Lansden's plan to do away with the traditional summer associate recruiting model, in favor of bringing in select 3Ls, "a change that is fundamental in nature," adding that law firms' prior tweaks to the on-campus interviewing system haven't altered the nature of a system that forces firms to "effectively make hiring decisions two years in advance."
Appeals Court Rules Counsel May Google Potential Jurors
Evan Brown's Internet Cases blog looks at a medical malpractice case where the plaintiffs counsel began using his laptop to Google potential jurors to get more information on them. The presiding judge took issue with the attorney's on-the-spot sleuthing, but an appeals court saw things differently.
IP Battle Proceeds Over Flash Memory Chips
The latest skirmish in a giant patent fight over flash memory chips has gotten a green light from the International Trade Commission.
SPECIAL REPORTS
Suing Toyota
A special report on the mounting litigation against Toyota stemming from claims of unintended acceleration in its vehicles. See the Web-only list of lawsuits filed to date and an interactive archive of NLJ coverage of the litigation.
Who Represents America's Biggest Companies
See who stands out in this annual report on the outside law firms that corporate America turns to.
Madoff Watch
Keep up with the latest legal actions related to Bernard Madoff's $50 billion Ponzi scheme.
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What Good Is Remorse?
Redemption through a showing of remorse is a common path in society -- but what role does remorse play in a court of law? Can people get a second chance at being repatriated into the community if they are remorseful about their actions, after they've been caught and even convicted?
Alleged Facts Key to Duty to Defend Spam Suits
Relying in part on case law requiring courts to look to the factual background -- and not the legal theories -- found in an underlying complaint, a Pennsylvania Superior Court panel has ruled an insurance company has no duty to defend an office supply company accused of sending spam faxes.
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