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Sometimes Jurors Do the Darndest Things
Controlling jurors can be like herding cats. In recent months, judges in both state and federal courts have faced an amazing array of alleged juror misconduct issues.
The Global Lawyer
Arbitration Bears Patina of Bias
The greatest weakness of the treaty system is the appearance of bias. The critiques of arbitrator independence have gone unheeded, and they are only growing louder.
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Catching Air
Profile of The Burton Corp. general counsel Jaimesen Heins.
Inadmissible: Howrey's Artwork Goes Under the Hammer
The U.S. Supreme Court wasted little time reacting when a trial judge struck down the ban on demonstrations on court property — it reimposed the restriction under a different statute. Plus, U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen Jr. has nailed another D.C. city official; the DOJ's Tony West cleared a key committee vote; and some Watergate secrets will remain just that — secret.
Voir Dire: 'Great Spirit'? He Begs to Differ
An avowed Christian will get to make his First Amendment case against Oklahoma over its license plate showing a Native American shooting an arrow toward the sky. Plus, Randy Travis attempts a coverup; the plot thickens in fight over the Ghost Rider franchise; and Justin Bieber is out of control.
Movers
Movers
Lateral moves and new arrivals at the nation's largest law firms.
