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9th Circuit Rules Prop 8 Unconstitutional

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Taking a narrow approach in deciding the blockbuster challenge to California's ban on gay marriage, a split panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday found Proposition 8 unconstitutional.

Prudential Wins $28 Mil. in Damages From State Street

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Given the amount of commercial litigation stemming from the subprime meltdown, surprisingly few cases have actually gone to trial.

1st Circuit Ruling Steps on Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblowers

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Employees of privately held contractors or subcontractors of public companies are not eligible for whistleblower protection under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in a case of first impression.

Panel OKs Sanctions Against Attorneys in 9/11 Conspiracy Claim

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Sanctions against two attorneys who insist that former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld caused the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks have been upheld by a unanimous panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that refused to disqualify itself from the case.

Claims Over Twitter Account Ownership Proceed

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Who owns a Twitter account — the person who used it or the company for which he or she worked at the time?

9th Circuit Reverses Order Unsealing Prop. 8 Trial Video

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Monday, February 6, 2012

A federal appellate panel ruled on Feb. 2 that a San Francisco judge abused his discretion by ordering the release of a video recording of the trial over California's Proposition 8, saying that he ignored a promise upon which supporters of the ban on gay marriage relied.

Judge Rips Google Lawyers for Missed Deadline in Oracle Case

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Google's lawyers fending off Oracle's Java-related patent infringement claims found themselves in Judge William Alsup's crosshairs on Tuesday.

Lawyers Target 12 More Law Schools Over Jobs Data

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

The team of lawyers behind proposed class actions against the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and New York Law School have followed through with their threat to sue even more schools.

Class Certification Denied in Antitrust Whole Foods Suit

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

A Washington federal judge has denied class certification in an antitrust case against Whole Foods Market Inc., striking a blow to the 2008 lawsuit brought by an unhappy customer concerned about rising prices.

Morgan Lewis, Skadden Prepare For Pep Boys Buy

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack — are going private.

Is Alito a Privacy Crusader?

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Meet Justice Samuel Alito Jr.: cyberpunk in robes?

Auto Parts Suppliers To Pay $548 Mil. in Antitrust Prosecution

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Two Japanese automotive parts suppliers have agreed to pay a combined $548 million in criminal fines for their roles in price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracies in the sale of products to automobile manufacturers in the United States.

W.Va. lawmakers back expanding protective orders

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Women's advocates want to expand protective orders to victims of stalking and sexual violence and to make it a crime to prevent a victim from calling 911.

Va. justices refuse to hear redistricting appeal

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Supreme Court has refused to immediately review a lower court's refusal to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the General Assembly's authority to redraw its congressional districts a year late.

Calif. Judge Selects Lead-Off Toyota Case

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Monday, January 30, 2012

A California judge on Jan. 26 selected the first bellwether case against Toyota in consolidated state litigation over the automaker's sudden, unintended acceleration problems.

Federal Prosecutors Want Judge Off Ex-U.S. Attorney Matter

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Monday, January 30, 2012

After repeated challenges to U.S. District Court Judge William Martini of the District of New Jersey's handling of former U.S. Attorney Paul Bergrin's criminal case, prosecutors are asking an appeals court to remove him, saying his impartiality is in grave doubt.

Suits Say Eli Lilly Failed to Warn Of Health Risks

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Former users of Darvocet and Darvon are suing manufacturer Eli Lilly & Co. in federal court, claiming it failed to warn them that the painkillers carried the risk of serious heart problems.