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Justices Defer to Agencies in Jurisdiction Case
The National Law Journal
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of deferring to administrative agencies in determining the scope of their own jurisdiction, issuing a 6-3 decision that featured a sharp dissent from Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.
Ex-U.S. Attorney to Face Ethics Review
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The U.S. Department of Justice's legal ethics division will look at whether a former U.S. attorney violated department rules when he disclosed information to a news reporter, an inspector general report released Monday states.
In Leak Case, DOJ Considered Reporter 'Co-Conspirator'
The National Law Journal
Thursday, May 23, 2013
With the U.S. Department of Justice under fire for secretly obtaining Associated Press phone records, a newly unsealed court document in Washington revealed that federal prosecutors seized far more than phone records in one pending leak case.
Schools Offering Master's Degrees for Nonlawyers
The National Law Journal
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Betsy Hames isn't a lawyer, but the law permeates nearly every aspect of her job overseeing employee relations in Emory University's human resources department. "We're dealing with labor law, employment discrimination and all these other legal things that come into play," she said. "I've never had a desire to go to law school, but a foundation in the law would be very useful."
Court Says Judges May Investigate Juror Racial Bias
The National Law Journal
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Judges confronted with allegations of racial or ethnic bias among jurors are allowed to investigate the claims, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled May 16.
Is 3-D Printing the Next Big Thing in IP Law?
Corporate Counsel
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Back in February, President Obama indicated in his State of the Union address that 3-D printing may be the next big thing in manufacturing. What he didn't say is that 3-D printing may also be the next big thing in intellectual property disputes.
Pro Bono Work Proposed for N.J. Bar Admission
New Jersey Law Journal
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Supreme Court panel is proposing that candidates for New Jersey bar admission complete 50 hours of volunteer legal work as a prerequisite.
Two Suspended for Encouraging Client To Lie About Case
New York Law Journal
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A unanimous panel of the Appellate Division, First Department, has suspended two Bronx attorneys who admitted they encouraged a client to lie about a personal injury case.
Nominees to NLRB Get Mixed Reception From Senate Committee
The National Law Journal
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
All five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board appeared Thursday before a sharply divided U.S. Senate committee. Democrats urged their speedy confirmation while Republicans called the board biased and called upon two nominees serving under recess appointments to resign.
More Than 200 Legal Services NYC Employees Strike
New York Law Journal
Monday, May 20, 2013
More than 200 attorneys and staff at Legal Services NYC walked off their jobs May 15 after voting overwhelmingly to reject management offers for a new contract.
NERA Study Ranks U.S. Legal System As the Most Costly
Corporate Counsel
Monday, May 20, 2013
The U.S. legal system is the worlds most costly, according to a study released last week by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.
Drinker's Request for Depositions Denied in ExxonMobil Case
New Jersey Law Journal
Monday, May 20, 2013
Drinker Biddle & Reath has lost a nearly five-year-long battle to obtain deposition transcripts from an environmental suit against ExxonMobil for use in defending its own clients in other litigation.
AP Subpoenas Spotlight Obama's Scrutiny of Press
The National Law Journal
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Obama administration's record on transparency once again faces criticism - this time from both Republicans and Democrats - following the revelation that the U.S. Department of Justice secretly obtained and reviewed Associated Press telephone records during a criminal investigation into a suspected leak of classified information.
Public Defender Goes to Court to Halt Gloucester Jail Closure
New Jersey Law Journal
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Public Defender's Office is seeking to block closure of the Gloucester County jail, claiming transfer of inmates to far-away counties would violate their right to counsel.
Yale University Files Suit Alleging Misuse of Its Name
New Jersey Law Journal
Friday, May 17, 2013
Yale University has sent an unwanted namesake a stinging letter of rejection — in the form of lawsuit.
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