Firm Takes Another Hit in Bid for 'Unconscionable' Fees

An appellate panel has tossed a $16 million contingency fee for work Graubard Miller performed for a New York real estate magnate's widow.

Mo. Public Defenders Count the Hours to Change

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A new ABA-backed project aims to blaze a path for the nation's underfunded, overburdened public defenders while improving indigent defense.

In Tricky Prosecutions, Judges Play Peacemakers

The U.S. Supreme Court could soon clarify the scope of a rule that discourages federal courts from allowing criminal settlement conferences.

Survey Highlights Hurdles Faced by Compliance Leaders

Policy management and lack of resources are two key challenges for corporate compliance and ethics representatives, says a new survey.

One Law School Dean's 'Commendable Conduct Award'

Steven J. Harper's readers know his criticism of law school deans. But he's giving credit to one who's announced big cuts in class size.

20 Frequently Asked Questions About SEC Probes

Most large corporations will face a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation at some point. These 20 decision points commonly faced...

Grant Thornton Settles Claims From Winstar Bankruptcy

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Report: Crackdowns on Sharia Misguided, Discriminatory

A new report envisions "decades of litigation" over legislation designed to bar judges from considering foreign and international laws.

New York's Martin Act Faces Test in Challenge to 2005 Case

The Court of Appeals will hear a case which requires it to decide whether Attorney General Eric Schneiderman can finish what predecessor...

Judge Who Tossed Defense Counsel Accused of 'Partiality'

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A hospital and its lawyers are striking back at the judge who tossed its defense and its counsel out of a medical malpractice trial for...

Drug Sentence Departures Not Limited to Cocaine Offenses

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The power of federal judges to depart from federal sentencing guidelines in drug cases is not limited to cocaine offenses, the U.S. Court...

Sources: Carlton Fields Partners to Vote on Proposed Merger

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A possible merger with Jorden Burt would create a 310-lawyer firm. Jorden Burt has been seeking a merger partner for years, say sources.

TV Broadcasters Sue Internet Streaming Service

S&C Adds Linklaters Restructuring Partner in London

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Not known for making many lateral hires, Sullivan & Cromwell announced Wednesday that Linklaters banking and restructuring partner...

Claim for Faulty Foreclosure Revived Against Wells Fargo

The bank faces possible triple damages, plus additional claims, for its conduct toward a homeowner under a loan modification program.

Calif. Lawmakers Find $100 Million for Trial Courts

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AOC administrative director Steven Jahr promised that judicial leaders would put the money to use "transparently and efficiently."

Two Senate Aides Tapped for SEC Commissioner Seats

JDTP Law Firm Virtualizes Servers With Coraid Storage

Forensic Falcon Claims Fastest Forensic Imaging

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