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American Lawyer |News

UnitedLex, Big Deals in Hand, Sells Majority Stake to European Buyout Firm

Roy Strom | September 20, 2018

CVC Capital Partners is poised to purchase control of the New Law company.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Fox Rothschild to Merge With North Carolina Firm, Gaining 130 Lawyers

Lizzy McLellan | September 20, 2018

A merger with Smith Moore Leatherwood gives Fox Rothschild six new offices in the Carolinas and Atlanta.
Law.com

ALSPs: Already Here & Looking Upmarket

Casey Flaherty and Jae Um| September 20, 2018

Shifting more complicated workstreams to alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) may be the next tectonic shift in the legal market.
Daily Report |News

Troutman to Host Auction of Titanic Artifact Collection

Meredith Hobbs | September 19, 2018

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction is not for the casual souvenir hunter. Bidding will start at $21.5 million, and bids must be qualified in advance.
Corporate Counsel |News

Crypto Company Coinbase Hires Legal Leader From Fannie Mae as New CLO

Caroline Spiezio | September 19, 2018

Brian Brooks is leaving decades-old Fannie Mae for a much less old school type of financial institution.
Law.com

Inside Track: Right Click for Not Happy. Plus, Hacking in the Rain and In-House Movers

Dan Clark | September 19, 2018

Welcome back. I’m Law.com reporter Dan Clark and this is the latest edition of your favorite newsletter Inside Track. This week, eyes have been…
Corporate Counsel |News

Ex-Acting GC Hits Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings With Federal Gender Discrimination Suit

Kristen Rasmussen | September 19, 2018

In a federal lawsuit filed in New York, Jennifer Fischman accuses Mitsubishi, as well as several of its affiliates and company executives, of passing over her for the permanent role of GC and COO in favor of a less-qualified, younger and less-experienced male attorney.
The Recorder |News

Apple Faces Certified Class in Suit Over FaceTime Glitch in Older iPhones

Ross Todd | September 19, 2018

U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh certified a class of California iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S owners who claim their phones lost value when the phone's video-calling feature stopped working with older versions of the phone's software. She, however, declined to certify a nationwide class.
Law.com |News

California Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment, Improper Comments

Cheryl Miller | September 19, 2018

A lawyer for Contra Costa Judge John Laettner says his client denies the charges, and that complaints stem from an ongoing dispute between the judge and the public defender's office over the use of cash bail.
Texas Lawyer |News

Federal Judge: Prosecutor 'Absurd' for Using Deportation As Reason for Denying Bond in Criminal Case

Angela Morris| September 19, 2018

“Yes, you read that correctly. The government contends that the defendant poses a serious risk of flight because if the undersigned releases him on conditions, the government will remove him from the country,” Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin wrote in the order.

Law.com |News

What Pushes Undergrads to Law School? It Ain't the Money

Karen Sloan | September 19, 2018

A new study commissioned by the Association of American Law Schools looks at the motivations of aspiring law students and how they approach their search for the right school.
Texas Lawyer

Glassdoor Inc. Urges Texas Justices to Protect Online Anonymity

Erin Mulvaney | September 19, 2018

Major internet technology companies and advocates were backing Glassdoor's arguments urging the Texas Supreme Court, which heard argument Wednesday, to protect the anonymity of online reviews.
New York Law Journal |News

Simpson Thacher Settles With Recruiter Over Sullivan & Cromwell Hire

Christine Simmons | September 19, 2018

The deal to end litigation over a partner placement came as Simpson Thacher faced the potential release of more internal firm documents.
Corporate Counsel |News

WWE Tags In New General Counsel From Nestle Waters

Dan Clark | September 19, 2018

Now entering the ring for the WWE: a new legal boss.
The National Law Journal

Get Ready for an 8-Justice Supreme Court, as Kavanaugh Controversy Persists

Tony Mauro | September 19, 2018

“We all do the math. Four out of eight is harder than four out of nine. It will slow down the pace of grants. Maybe some people think that’s a good thing, but Supreme Court practitioners don’t,” says Kirkland & Ellis partner Paul Clement.
The National Law Journal |News

Everyone in the Kavanaugh Controversy Is Lawyering Up

Ellis Kim | September 19, 2018

A former Kavanaugh high school classmate, drawn into the Supreme Court nominee’s sexual assault controversy, has tapped Kobre & Kim’s Eric Bruce to represent him.
Law.com |News

Ousted Papa John CEO Heads to Court in Fight Over Board Records

Tom McParland| September 19, 2018

Attorneys in a multifaceted battle for control of Papa John's are set to square off in a Wilmington courtroom Thursday afternoon, as company founder and former CEO John Schnatter tries to maintain a books-and-records case seeking records related to his ouster from the pizza chain.
Law.com

Critical Mass: Monsanto Wants to Weed Out Roundup Verdict

Amanda Bronstad | September 19, 2018

Plus: A look at the law firm accused of luring women into unnecessary surgery, and arbitration roadblocks in the Uber data breach.
The American Lawyer International |News

Shearman & Sterling to Open Seoul Office

John Kang | September 19, 2018

The firm will enter Asia's fourth-largest economy as U.S. rival Simpson Thacher & Bartlett prepares to exit by year's end.
The Legal Intelligencer |Analysis

How Holland & Knight Built a Philadelphia Office on Reed Smith Talent

Lizzy McLellan | September 19, 2018

The firm capitalized on Reed Smith's shifting priorities to grow from zero to more than 30 lawyers in Philadelphia in a flash.

Law.com

What's Next: The EU's Showdown Between Copyright and Free Speech

Ian Lopez | September 19, 2018

Also up: AGs crack down on big tech's clandestine approach to data collection, and cryptocurrencies' big week.
The American Lawyer International |News

Simpson Thacher to Become First Global Firm to Close Seoul Office

John Kang | September 19, 2018

The U.S. firm will close its six-year-old office in South Korea's capital—the first of the 28 foreign firms there to do so.
LegalTech News |News

Arizona AG Probing Location Tracking Practices with Help from Cooper & Kirk

Ellis Kim | September 19, 2018

Cooper & Kirk is working with the state attorney general to investigate allegations a tech company, reported to be Google, is deceiving consumers by tracking and storing their location data.
The Recorder |News

Monsanto Asks Judge to Vacate $289M Roundup Verdict, Citing Lack of Evidence

Amanda Bronstad | September 18, 2018

Monsanto cited a 2017 ruling in a case involving Johnson & Johnson's powder, in which the judge vacated a $417 million verdict due to lack of evidence.
Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Qualcomm says 'Nevermind' to Curiel

Scott Graham | September 18, 2018

Plus, ITC welcomes back Judge Thomas Pender, and Rimon lands an 8-member IP team.
Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: 10 Years After the Siemens FCPA Deal | Tesla's Woes Mount | All the New Moves, Who Got the Work & More

C. Ryan Barber | September 18, 2018

Welcome back—lot to unpack this week. We've got some reflections on the blockbuster Siemens FCPA deal ten years later. Plus: Catch up on the new moves and appointments in Washington and elsewhere. And scroll down for the firms getting some recent SEC work. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.
The National Law Journal |News

Possible Kavanaugh Witness Won't Testify, His Cozen O'Connor Lawyer Says

Ellis Kim | September 18, 2018

Mark Judge has hired Cozen O’Connor’s Barbara Van Gelder as some senators seek his testimony about an alleged sexual assault that involved the Supreme Court nominee decades ago.
American Lawyer |Commentary

Brett Kavanaugh Was a Bad Teenager

Vivia Chen | September 18, 2018

The Supreme Court nominee's detractors hint that the alleged incident in his youth is indicative of his darker side, that it illustrates his capacity for duplicity—that past is prologue. But I think it mainly shows he was drunk and callow.
Daily Report |News

After N-Bomb, Emory Law Prof's 1L Students May Choose Whether to Take His Classes

Greg Land | September 18, 2018

Emory Law Professor Paul Zwier agreed to a two-year period during which students may choose whether take his classes and to undergo sensitivity and unconscious bias counseling.
New York Law Journal |News

Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn Agrees to Record $27.5M Settlement With Sex Abuse Victims

Andrew Denney | September 18, 2018

In one of the biggest settlement agreements reached in New York for survivors of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has agreed to pay $27.5 million to four persons who alleged they had been abused as children by a volunteer at the St. Lucy-St. Patrick’s church in Brooklyn, the plaintiffs' lawyers in the case said Tuesday.

Corporate Counsel |News

More Tariffs, More Problems: GCs Seek Answers in the Fray

Phillip Bantz | September 18, 2018

Trade lawyers say companies are coming to them for answers about how to cope with escalating U.S.-China trade tariffs. But a former automaker GC said at least one proposed solution—looking for sourcing from other countries—isn't easily done.
Corporate Counsel |News

Walmart's In-House Counsel Tells How the Retail Giant Is Changing Its Legal Ops

Dan Clark | September 18, 2018

Alan Bryan, senior associate general counsel of Walmart Inc., told lawyers at the 15th Annual Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Symposium in Philadelphia why and how the legal department developed its legal operations function to control spending.
American Lawyer |News

What's in a Name? Mintz Becomes Latest Big Firm to Rebrand

Scott Flaherty | September 18, 2018

With its rebranding effort, Mintz has joined a growing group of law firms that have slimmed down their names for marketing purposes.
The National Law Journal |News

Class Action Filed Over Deadly Gas Explosions in Massachusetts

Amanda Bronstad | September 18, 2018

The lawsuit is the first filed after explosions in the Merrimack Valley region that forced thousands to evacuate, injured over 20 and killed one on Sept. 13.
Law.com |Analysis

Will This Crypto Case Push Federal Regulators to Tackle More ICO Fraud?

Ian Lopez | September 18, 2018

A U.S. district court of New York ruling allowing a jury to apply securities laws in an ICO fraud case may set the stage for regulators to heighten actions in the nascent marketplace.
New York Law Journal |News

Visa, Mastercard Agree to Pay $6.2B to Merchants in Settlement of Antitrust Litigation

Andrew Denney | September 18, 2018

Visa, Mastercard and a number of U.S. banks have reached an agreement to pay $6.2 billion to settle a long-running class action suit brought by millions of merchants over card swipe fees.
New York Law Journal |News

Lawyers for Ex-Skadden Partner Deny He Shared Ukraine Report With US Officials

Christine Simmons | September 18, 2018

Greg Craig's lawyers say their client "never disseminated Skadden’s report" to U.S. officials, and he did not have to register as a foreign agent.
Law.com |Q&A

African-American Law Prof Arrested During Traffic Stop Plans Civil Rights Suit

Karen Sloan | September 18, 2018

Kevin Brown, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law-Bloomington, says he feels a responsibility to pursue accountability for police who abuse their power.
New York Law Journal |News

Experts See Few Parallels as Skadden's Ukraine Work Comes Under Fire

Christine Simmons | September 18, 2018

The controversy surrounding former partner Gregory Craig is bringing new attention to lawyers and law firms' obligations under the eight-decade-old Foreign Agents Registration Act.
The National Law Journal

Female Clerks Stand by Kavanaugh Despite Assault Allegation

Tony Mauro | September 18, 2018

“The recent allegation is flatly inconsistent with everything I know of him," one former Kavanaugh clerk, Sarah Pitlyk, says.

Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: Election Law Is Hot

Karen Sloan | September 18, 2018

Plus, innovative ways law schools are spreading legal education and kudos to a student-run publication.
The American Lawyer International

Trio of Law Firms in UK Buck Trend of Big Four Threat With EY Hires

Krishnan Nair | September 18, 2018

Simmons, Gowling WLG and Brodies are bringing in EY talent.
Daily Report |News

Judge Finds Ga. Elections at Risk of Hacking, Declines to Order Paper Ballots

R. Robin McDonald | September 18, 2018

Judge Totenberg warned Georgia’s election officials that further delay addressing the challenges facing the state’s election system are not tolerable.
Law.com

Law firms need to consider a range of options for achieving their aspirations

Mary K Young and Kent Zimmermann| September 18, 2018

Why laterals and combinations are options many firms pursue
The American Lawyer International

'It’s a Question of When, Not If'—Baker McKenzie Sets Sights on US Merger

Rose Walker | September 18, 2018

The firm is targeting growth on the east and west coasts amid interest from several domestic firms.
Law.com |News

Dentons Completes 30-Lawyer Malaysian Combination

John Kang| September 17, 2018

Malaysia is the global firm's third base in Southeast Asia, after Singapore and Myanmar. Dentons is also currently finalizing a combination with Indonesia's Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners.
The National Law Journal |Q&A

Lawyers Who Guided Anita Hill Offer Advice to Kavanaugh's Accuser

Marcia Coyle | September 17, 2018

"The brutality of the political arena is merciless," says Georgetown Law's Emma Coleman Jordan, who was on the team advising and guiding Anita Hill in 1991 when she testified against Clarence Thomas at his U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Jordan and a colleague, Susan Deller Ross, offer insight, as Congress prepares for the possibility of the airing of misconduct claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
The Recorder |News

Musk Hit With Defamation Suit by British Caver He Called 'Pedo Guy' on Twitter

Ross Todd | September 17, 2018

The lawsuit marks the second time this month that Musk's tweeting has resulted in a lawsuit following earlier securities suits based on his tweets about taking Tesla private.
The Recorder |News

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Finds Its First GC in Former Kilpatrick Townsend Partner

Caroline Spiezio | September 17, 2018

The nonprofit medical research organization, co-founded by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, announced longtime litigator Maureen Sheehy as its GC Monday.
Texas Lawyer |News

Is Kirkland Raiding the Big Four?

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | September 17, 2018

Kirkland & Ellis has picked up two KPMG tax lawyers for its new Dallas office in the past few months.

Law.com |News

After Hurricane Florence, Legal Community Considers Next Steps

Phillip Bantz | September 17, 2018

“It’s not like you can relax and focus on work when you’re thinking about everyone who stayed behind," said one lawyer in North Carolina who evacuated ahead of the storm.
American Lawyer |News

Can a Big Law Private Equity Practice Play Matchmaker?

Roy Strom | September 17, 2018

Holland & Knight is taking a page out of an investment banker’s playbook.
American Lawyer |Analysis

Amid Sanctions, Global Law Firms Face Russian Reckoning

Dan Packel | September 17, 2018

International firms are finding themselves cut off from key Russian clients, and they're coping with increasing homegrown competition. But some are equipped to ride out the storm.
The Recorder |News

Uber Judge Steers Data Breach Cases to Arbitration, Cutting the MDL in Half

Amanda Bronstad | September 17, 2018

The judge rescheduled a hearing on lead counsel motions for next month.
Law.com |News

Multistate Bar Exam Scores Sink to 34-Year Low, Pass Rates Sag

Karen Sloan | September 17, 2018

Upticks in the average MBE scores in July 2017 and 2016 had fueled hopes of a recovery in bar exam pass rates, but the latest figure indicate otherwise.
The National Law Journal |News

Kavanaugh, Amid Sexual Assault Claim, Reportedly Hires Beth Wilkinson

Ellis Kim | September 17, 2018

Beth Wilkinson has deep experience representing high-profile clients in hot water, and recently commented on her experience as a female trial lawyer.
The Recorder |News

Police Find Body of Berkeley Law Student Who Fell Down Oregon Waterfall

Karen Sloan | September 17, 2018

Equal Justice America, a nonprofit organization that funds fellowships for law students who work in civil legal services, has established a scholarship fund in honor of Brian Lewinstein, who had been missing and presumed dead since August 12.
The Recorder |News

Rimon Reels in 8-Strong Silicon Valley IP Team

Xiumei Dong | September 17, 2018

The firm is taking on an intellectual property group from Duane Morris led by the latter's Silicon Valley leader.
Corporate Counsel |News

Viet Dinh Will Be CLO for Spun-Off Fox Company After Disney Merger

Dan Clark | September 17, 2018

Viet Dinh, an independent director of the 21st Century Fox Inc. board and most recently a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, will step down from the board to become the new chief legal and policy officer of the combined company that will emerge from The Walt Disney Corp.'s purchase of Fox's film and TV studios in the first half of 2019.
American Lawyer |News

Proskauer Partner Behind $50M Gender Bias Suit Jumps to Polsinelli

Ryan Lovelace | September 17, 2018

Less than six weeks after settling her lawsuit against Proskauer Rose, Connie Bertram is taking her labor and employment practice elsewhere.

The American Lawyer International |News

Six-Lawyer Team Leaves Hong Kong's Oldham Li & Nie to Form New Firm

John Kang | September 17, 2018

Employment partner Adam Hugill and private client partner Alfred Ip have left the midsized firm with a team that includes corporate partner Christopher Hooley, consultant Gary Wong, and two associates.
The National Law Journal |News

Debra Katz: Kavanaugh Accuser Is Willing to Testify About Misconduct Claims

Tony Mauro | September 17, 2018

"My client will do whatever is necessary to make sure that the Senate Judiciary Committee has the full story and the full set of allegations to allow them to make a fully informed decision," Debra Katz of Washington's Katz, Marshall & Banks said Monday.
Law.com |News

IVC Filter Trials Forging Ahead, With Another Case Set for Sept. 18

Amanda Bronstad| September 16, 2018

So far, there's no clear victor in trials aimed at resolving 9,000 cases over the medical devices.
The National Law Journal |News

Kavanaugh Accuser, Speaking Publicly, Puts New Pressure on Republicans

Marcia Coyle | September 16, 2018

A spokesman for the Senate Judiciary Committee said in a statement Sunday: "It’s disturbing that these uncorroborated allegations from more than 35 years ago, during high school, would surface on the eve of a committee vote after Democrats sat on them since July."
The National Law Journal |News

Greg Craig Repped by Bill Taylor & Zuckerman Spaeder Amid SDNY Investigation

Ellis Kim | September 15, 2018

The former of counsel at Skadden is facing a federal investigation tied to special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian interference in the U.S. elections.
American Lawyer |Commentary

News You Can't Use

Vivia Chen | September 14, 2018

Junior's been busy, Cruz hates tofu, and Miss America is so over.
The Recorder |News

Firm That Won Landmark Monsanto Verdict Allowed to Remain on Roundup MDL Leadership Team

Ross Todd | September 14, 2018

Although U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria previously found Baum Hedlund had committed misconduct, at a hearing Thursday he allowed the firm to stay on—with a warning that any future missteps could result in "very, very severe sanctions."
Law.com |Research

ALM Survey on Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Big Law’s Pervasive Problem

Patrick Krill| September 14, 2018

ALM Intelligence's survey of Am Law 200 firm leaders about their attitudes and actions regarding addiction and mental health challenges reveals much work remains to be done to deal with the problem.
Law.com |Podcast

Paul Clement Is Stoked for Brett Kavanaugh and the Term Ahead

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | September 14, 2018

The Kirkland & Ellis partner reflects on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings, his judicial philosophy and what to expect in the coming Supreme Court term.
Corporate Counsel |News

5 Key Points for Legal Departments From the EU's Controversial Copyright Directive

Dan Clark | September 14, 2018

The EU's attempt to create copyright laws for the internet age has companies and technologists panicking. Here's what law departments should take away.

American Lawyer |News

Madoff-Related Fees Top $1B for Baker & Hostetler

Scott Flaherty | September 14, 2018

As the trustee, Irving Picard, and his team have recovered billions for Madoff's victims over the past decade, Baker & Hostetler has benefited from a steady stream of income.
The National Law Journal |News

#MeToo Whistleblower Lawyer Makes Waves in Washington

Ryan Lovelace | September 14, 2018

It’s been a busy time for Debra Katz, the D.C. attorney identified as representing the letter-writer roiling Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation this week.
LegalTech News |News

Law Firms Evacuate, Safeguard Data Ahead of Hurricane Florence

Victoria Hudgins | September 14, 2018

As North and South Carolina brace for Hurricane Florence, law firm CIOs and lawyers said preparation and practice for inclement weather are key in protecting client data and law firm tech.
The Legal Intelligencer |Analysis

Blank Rome Case Raises Sticky Questions on Law Firm Mergers

Lizzy McLellan | September 14, 2018

When is a law firm merger not a merger? In demanding millions of dollars from Blank Rome, former Dickstein Shapiro partners may help drum up answers.
American Lawyer |News

Without Ed Hochuli, Who Is the Most Recognizable NFL Lawyer-Referee?

Roy Strom | September 14, 2018

The buff-looking former official and Phoenix litigator retired earlier this year. In order to crown a new champion, we must go to the replay booth.
The Recorder |News

Berkeley Law Is Deeply Divided on 'Boalt' Name, Chemerinsky Says

Karen Sloan | September 14, 2018

The University of California, Berkeley School of Law dean discusses the movement to remove references to John Boalt from the law school, and why people on both sides feel so strongly about the issue.
Law.com

BMW Stranded in Eastern District of Texas

Scott Graham | September 14, 2018

Also, why a timely IPR petition was filed too late, and Amazon removes two patent suits from its cart
Law.com |Research

Law Firms: You Can't Buy Yourself Out Of Risk

Mark Sangster| September 14, 2018

A survey of more than 160 law firm executives (from medium to large firms) found that law firms are among some of the highest spenders on security yet were susceptible to some of the most common risks. And the issue will grow over the coming years as the demands of the business drive the adoption of emerging technologies, such as cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The National Law Journal

Brett Kavanaugh Controversy Recalls Past Confirmation Tussles

Tony Mauro | September 14, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh on Friday "categorically and unequivocally" denied claims of sexual abuse from his high school years. Other nominees who preceded him in being nominated for the same Supreme Court seat he is expected to occupy have run into other kinds of trouble.
Law.com

Trump Watch: Jeff (Sessions) Jabs at Judges + Returning to Those Trump Tax Returns

Ellis Kim | September 14, 2018

The attorney general also took fresh swipes at what he described as “activist” judges using injunctions to block enforcement of the president's executive policies.

New York Law Journal |News

Trump Ambassador Pick Faced Sexual Harassment Claims at Former Law Firm

Christine Simmons | September 14, 2018

In seeking confirmation to serve as U.S. ambassador to Romania, Seyfarth Shaw partner Adrian Zuckerman could face questions about decade-old sexual harassment claims related to his time at Lowenstein Sandler.
The National Law Journal |News

Paul Manafort Flips on Trump as Plea Deal Unveiled

Ellis Kim and C. Ryan Barber| September 14, 2018

The cooperation agreement requires Manafort to participate in interviews, provide documents in his control, testify and agree to delays for his sentencing.
Law.com |News

Title IX is Changing, and Lawyers Have Opinions

ALM Staff| September 14, 2018

Delving into the pros and cons, litigators and former administrators are expecting to see changes as a result of these proposals.
Law.com |Commentary

The Law Firm Disrupted: Outside Ownership of a Law Firm Alert!

Roy Strom | September 13, 2018

San Francisco-based Atrium, started a little more than a year ago by someone who made his fortune live-streaming video games, has snagged $65 million to continue providing flat-fee legal advice to startups. Where is Big Law in all of this?
The Recorder |News

Bill Reshaping 9th Circuit Passes House Committee

Ellis Kim | September 13, 2018

The bill passed 16-5. Previous efforts to reshape the nation's largest circuit have failed.
The National Law Journal |News

Federal Judicial Misconduct Rules Could Get a Significant Makeover

Tony Mauro | September 13, 2018

Proposed changes in the rules governing judicial misconduct and disability would expand the definition of "cognizable misconduct" that could lead to sanctions against judges.
The Recorder |News

California's Bar Exam Evaluated Again, This Time on Job Skills

Karen Sloan | September 13, 2018

AccessLex Institute has given the state bar $515,000 to look at how California lawyers do their jobs and how the bar exam tests those skills.
Corporate Counsel |News

Crypto on K Street: New Blockchain Lobbying Group Pushes for Increased Regulatory Clarity

Caroline Spiezio | September 13, 2018

Look out Washington, D.C., crypto companies are coming. They want to help shape the conversation about regulating this burgeoning industry.
Law.com

Higher Law: Elon Musk's Podcast Puff | Dispensary Owner Gets to Fight Anew | Pot Research Requests Languish | Plus: Who Got the Work

Cheryl Miller | September 13, 2018

This week, we consider Elon Musk and the pot puff seen 'round the world. Plus, some breaking news on a medical marijuana prosecution. And scroll down to see who got the work. Enjoying Higher Law, or other feedback? Pass it along!
The National Law Journal |News

Lawyers Spar Over Trump Tax Return FOIA Suit at DC Circuit

Ellis Kim | September 13, 2018

At least one D.C. Circuit judge appeared skeptical of the DOJ argument that EPIC, the advocacy group seeking Trump's tax returns, hadn’t completed its Freedom of Information Act request.

The National Law Journal |News

Jeff Sessions, Nodding to Justice Thomas, Takes New Swing at National Injunctions

Mike Scarcella | September 13, 2018

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions: "This kind of judicial activism did not happen a single time in our first 175 years as a nation, but it has become common in recent years. It has happened to the Trump administration 25 times in less than two years."
Daily Report |News

Embezzlement Trial Over Defunct Atlanta Firm Will Hinge on Intent

Meredith Hobbs | September 13, 2018

Prosecutors say they'll show Nathan Hardwick siphoned funds from now-bankrupt Morris Hardwick Schneider to fuel his "lavish spending," including more than $16 million on charter jets, gambling and women.
The Recorder |News

Ninth Circuit Cannabis Ruling Gives Biz Owner New Chance to Fight Charges

Cheryl Miller | September 13, 2018

A new Ninth Circuit ruling confronts the clash between federal and state marijuana laws. "If [Charles] Lynch was not compliant with state law, he is not covered by the rider and is subject to the penalties of his conviction," the Ninth Circuit said.
Law.com |News

Higher Law School Tuition Actually Boosts Enrollment, Study Finds

Karen Sloan | September 13, 2018

New research shows that having to pay more for law school doesn't deter applicants and new students. In fact, the opposite is true.
Law.com |Event

Learn More: Why GCs Are Coming Together to Help Women Perfect Their Pitch

Law.com Editors| September 13, 2018

Join ALM’s editors for a free call on Monday, Sept. 17 to learn more about “Perfecting Your Pitch”— a training and networking opportunity for women lawyers this fall in New York and San Francisco.
Corporate Counsel |News

21st Century Fox GC to Return 'Home' to Williams & Connolly Following Disney Deal

Dan Clark | September 13, 2018

Gerson Zweifach will return to his old law firm once the Disney deal closes—likely in the first half of 2019.
Law.com |News

Hurricane Florence's Arrival Shuts Down Carolina Courts

Scott Flaherty | September 13, 2018

State and federal courts in the Carolinas, as well as law schools, have suspended their operations as the storm begins to throttle the area with heavy rains and high winds.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Peruto Sues Amazon, Roc Nation Over Leaked Audio About Meek Mill Case

Max Mitchell | September 13, 2018

In the audio, Philadelphia defense lawyer A. Charles Peruto Jr. can be heard saying, among other things, that Judge Brinkley's conduct "looks fucking awful."
The National Law Journal |News

Valeant, Mylan Go to War Over Katten Disqualification

Scott Graham | September 13, 2018

Valeant's attempt to disqualify a team of Katten Muchin Rosenman patent litigators led to a showdown Wednesday at the Federal Circuit.
Law.com

Labor of Law: 'Googleyness' Tested | Kavanaugh's L&E Views | Secret CBS Report | Plus: Who Got the Work & More

Erin Mulvaney | September 13, 2018

We're closely watching an age-discrimination case against Google, and new court filings offer a peek at the hiring process at the company. Check it out. Plus: CBS says it doesn't plan to release its Les Moonves investigation, and we've got a whole lot of new client engagements to share. This is Labor of Law

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