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GPS Pushes the Line on Public Versus Private
The National Law Journal
Friday, November 20, 2009
Antoine Jones was the target of a cocaine trafficking investigation when federal agents stuck an electronic tracking device on his Jeep Cherokee, secretly following the vehicle's every move for 24 hours a day.
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Court: Organizer of 'Club' Deriding Co-Worker Properly Fired
New York Law Journal
Friday, November 20, 2009
A New York appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a county worker who helped organize an on-the-job "club," dubbed the "I Hate Teena Club," to show her disdain for a co-worker.
Ex-Toyota Attorney Must Arbitrate Claims, Federal Judge Orders
The National Law Journal
Friday, November 20, 2009
A federal judge has ordered that a former in-house lawyer at Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. must arbitrate claims that the automobile manufacturer hid and destroyed evidence in cases involving victims of rollover accidents.
4 for the 4th Circuit
The National Law Journal
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has emerged as a top priority for President Obama as he selects new federal judges, accounting for a third of his circuit court nominees so far.
Former Senate Majority Leader Daschle Joins DLA Piper
The National Law Journal
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Former Sen. Tom Daschle is leaving Alston & Bird to join DLA Piper in a deal that was finalized late Tuesday, both Daschle and DLA Piper officials confirmed.
Expenses Fall, But Revenue Falls Faster For Smaller Firms
The National Law Journal
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Smaller and midsized law firms have been able to reduce expenses -- but revenues have declined faster than their ability to trim costs.
Jury Awards $15 Million in Class Action Against Hartford Insurance Co.
ALM
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A Stamford, Conn., jury on Tuesday returned a $15 million verdict in a class action brought by auto body shops against The Hartford Insurance Co., which was accused of shutting out independent appraisers and violating unfair trade practice laws.
New Justice Stands Out as Frequent, Tough Questioner
The National Law Journal
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Bryan Stevenson, a superhero in the pantheon of the liberal public interest bar, was standing before the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 9, arguing against life in prison without parole for juvenile offenders.
Chevron Files Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit Against Lawyer
The American Lawyer
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Chevron is suing one of the architects of a massive environmental torts case against the company for his role in filing a separate civil suit against the energy giant in April 2006.
Another Am Law IP Partner Leaves for Plaintiff Pastures
The American Lawyer
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
It seems large plaintiffs firms aren't done recruiting patent lawyers to their ranks. New York's Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann announced late last week that former Wolf Block and Cozen O'Connor IP partner Joshua Raskin is joining the firm.
Hasan Case to Spotlight Military Justice System
The National Law Journal
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Lawyers involved in the court-martial of the man accused of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, will shoulder incredible pressure from inside and outside the military to get it right, experts on military law say.
Terror Cases Don't Belong in Federal Court, Mukasey Says
The National Law Journal
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Friday afternoon criticized the Justice Department for its decision to prosecute five terror suspects in federal district court in Manhattan, calling the move "unwise" and saying it risks creating sweeping new law that will affect routine criminal cases.
High Court Won't Hear Challenge to Redskins Name
The National Law Journal
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Without comment, the Supreme Court on Monday morning denied review in Harjo v. Pro-Football Inc., a challenge brought by Native Americans who assert that the name of the Washington Redskins is offensive and should be denied trademark status.
Alito Praises Sotomayor's Confirmation Promise of Fidelity to the Law
The National Law Journal
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
In a speech to the Federalist Society Thursday as part of its annual conference, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. spoke of the importance of judges interpreting "what the law is and not what it should be."
Gregory Craig Resigns as White House Counsel
The National Law Journal
Monday, November 16, 2009
Gregory Craig is stepping down as White House Counsel and will be replaced by Perkins Coie partner Robert Bauer, the White House announced Friday morning.
Ga. Judge Holds DA in Contempt for Hallway Confrontation
Fulton County Daily Report
Monday, November 16, 2009
A disagreement between a judge and a senior assistant prosecutor last month erupted on Thursday into a heated confrontation in a back hallway of the Fulton County Courthouse between the judge and the district attorney.
