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New York Law Journal |In Brief

Seyfarth Partner Tapped for Ambassador Post Reports $723K Partnership Income

Christine Simmons | August 16, 2018

Adrian Zuckerman, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Romania, cited prominent New York real estate clients among his top sources of income.
The National Law Journal |News

Manafort Jury's First Questions Included Defining 'Reasonable Doubt'

C. Ryan Barber and Ellis Kim| August 16, 2018

Responding to that request, the judge said the prosecution bore the burden of proving its allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, but not beyond “all possible doubt.”
New York Law Journal |News

Marie Napoli's Defamation Claim Proceeds Against Husband's Ex-Partner, Attorney

Christine Simmons | August 16, 2018

While a judge allowed Marie Napoli’s defamation and tort claims to continue, she dismissed several other claims, including for negligent infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution and abuse of process.
American Lawyer |Commentary

Why Must Women Wear High Heels?

Vivia Chen | August 16, 2018

Maybe it's become a talking point among those in the women-empowerment racket, but I have a hard time understanding the notion that expensive, sky-high pumps boost a woman's confidence. Pain is not empowering.
Corporate Counsel |News

When Harry Fires Sally: The Gender Gap in Disciplining Financial Industry Employees

Sue Reisinger | August 16, 2018

The gender pay gap has already been widely studied, but a new gap has been spotted that has "costly" and "long-lasting" effects on women.
American Lawyer

Prosecutors Detail Financial Motive in Shooting of Mayer Brown Partner

Roy Strom | August 16, 2018

A dispute over family money allegedly led Stephen Shapiro's brother-in-law, John Gately III, to kill, prosecutors said.
New York Law Journal |News

Mother, Daughter Finalize SEC Settlements in Rep. Collins Insider Trading Case

Colby Hamilton | August 16, 2018

Lauren and Dorothy Zarsky were charged with using non-public insider information provided second-hand from Rep. Collins to dump shares in a drug company he was a board member of.
Law.com

Higher Law: See the New Workplace Weed Ruling? | Meet Terra Tech's GC | Plus: Who Got the Work

Cheryl Miller | August 16, 2018

There's a big new workplace cannabis ruling out of New Jersey that is generating some discussion. And meet Terra Tech's general counsel. Plus: Florida litigation developments, new client engagements and a lot more. This is Higher Law.
Corporate Counsel |News

5 Companies That Have Entered the Firearms Debate

Dan Clark | August 16, 2018

This week, Shopify joined a growing group of companies that have come out with new policies and strong statements in response to the ongoing debate over guns.
The Recorder |News

Trump Picks Sidley Partner David Anderson for San Francisco US Attorney Spot

Ross Todd | August 16, 2018

Anderson, who was second-in-command to former U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello for the Northern District of California, of late has represented Wells Fargo & Co. in the bank’s sham accounts scandal.

The American Lawyer International |News

Big British Law Firm Launches Legal Service Center in Belfast

Krishnan Nair | August 16, 2018

The new hub is expected to house 125 legal support risk management professionals within three years.
The Recorder |News

Advertiser Class Action Claims Facebook Overestimates Audience Size

Ross Todd | August 16, 2018

The suit claims that Facebook's estimated reach among the key 18- to 34-year-old bracket exceeds the actual population of that demographic group in every state in the U.S.
The National Law Journal |News

Supreme Court Isn't on Trump's Side as He Bashes Media

Tony Mauro | August 16, 2018

Here are some of the statements U.S. Supreme Court justices have made in landmark decisions about the importance of a free press.
The American Lawyer International |News

As Brexit Draws Closer, Two Big UK Law Firms Top List of Those Looking to Ireland

Krishnan Nair | August 16, 2018

Since early 2016, British firms have registered lawyers in Ireland to hedge against Brexit. Eversheds Sutherland and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have been among the busiest.
Law.com |News

Vigil for Return of Kidnapped Georgetown 2L Regains Momentum

Karen Sloan | August 16, 2018

The FBI has offered a $1 million reward for information about Austin Tice's whereabouts, and the Georgetown Law community is renewing efforts to raise awareness about his kidnapping six years ago.
Law.com

Labor of Law: 'Epic' Reaches the FLSA | DOJ Buys Time in Transgender Case | Plus: 'Ban the Box' Gains Steam, Around the Water Cooler & More

Erin Mulvaney | August 16, 2018

See the big new ruling broadening the reach of Epic Systems to the Fair Labor Standards Act? Also: the U.S. Justice Department is weighing what to say in an EEOC-led transgender case at the Supreme Court. And scroll down for new client work. This is Labor of Law.
Texas Lawyer |News

Texas Tax Lawyer's Suit Over Georgetown Job Fair Ban Is Tossed

Karen Sloan | August 16, 2018

John Anthony Castro alleged that Georgetown University Law Center discriminated and retaliated against him when it barred him from a 2015 recruiting event for tax LL.M students. He was excluded from the same event as a student for allegedly lying about attending West Point.
LegalTech News |News

Clio Integrates With Its First On-Demand Legal Service Provider

Rhys Dipshan | August 16, 2018

For a young company like Lawclerk, the integration provides an opportunity to expand its exposure and potentially define its future growth. And from Clio's standpoint, it's about working with companies that are "pushing the boundaries of innovation in legal technology."
American Lawyer |News

Charges Filed in Killing of Mayer Brown’s Stephen Shapiro

Roy Strom | August 15, 2018

The death of Mayer Brown partner Stephen Shapiro has led to murder charges being filed against his brother-in-law, John Gately III.
The National Law Journal |News

35 AGs File Amicus Briefs Citing a State's 'Unique Role' in Fixing the Opioid Crisis

Amanda Bronstad | August 15, 2018

Opioid manufacturers and one distributor say the complaint against them lacks specifics to back up deceptive trade practices and public nuisance claims. But the amicus briefs said none of that mattered because a state has a “unique role” in the opioid crisis.

Law.com

Inside Track: GCs Who Walk Off With Big Payouts | Employees Who Record Workplace Convos

Rebekah Mintzer | August 15, 2018

This week on Inside Track, we’re taking a look at GCs who have made off like bandits once they leave their posts and the intricacies of recording a conversation at work, a la Omarosa. Plus, on the hiring end, summer hasn’t stopped legal departments from making some major moves announcements.
New York Law Journal |News

Kasowitz, After Suing Another Firm, Faces Its Own Malpractice Claim

Christine Simmons | August 15, 2018

"Now Kasowitz is getting some of its own medicine," said Stephen Meister of Meister Seelig & Fein, the defendant in an earlier malpractice case handled by Kasowitz Benson Torres.
The National Law Journal |News

Trump Fave Amul Thapar Broadens SCOTUS Ruling Against Worker Class Actions

Erin Mulvaney | August 15, 2018

Leading a federal appeals panel, Thapar said the Fair Labor Standards Act doesn't "displace" the requirement that judges enforce arbitration agreements as they are written. The Supreme Court this term, confronting the National Labor Relations Act, ruled against workers.
Corporate Counsel |News

Royal Bank of Scotland: $4.9B Lesson for General Counsel on Misconduct, Dumb Emails

Sue Reisinger | August 15, 2018

According to the massive DOJ settlement, RBS didn't just commit fraud—its employees also chatted about it via email and text.
The Legal Intelligencer |Q&A

In Church Abuse Probe, Finding the 'Bright Light' in Working a Dark Case

Lizzy McLellan | August 15, 2018

Matthew Haverstick of Kleinbard represents the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Diocese of Greensburg, which were included in a recently released grand jury report on child sex abuse in Catholic churches.
New York Law Journal |News

After Pennsylvania Report, Cuomo Calls on Senate to Pass Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations Bill

Dan M. Clark | August 15, 2018

Cuomo’s statement was in reaction to a grand jury report out of Pennsylvania that alleges more than 300 clergy members sexually abused more than 1,000 victims.
Corporate Counsel |Infographic

Under the Hood of Uber Legal's Revamp: A Timeline

Caroline Spiezio and David Palmer| August 15, 2018

Since the departure of former CEO Travis Kalanick last year and the hire of Dara Khosrowshahi to replace him, Uber's legal department has transformed.
Texas Lawyer |News

Texas Judge Greenlights Securities Fraud Class Action Against Exxon, Rex Tillerson

Greg Land | August 15, 2018

Judge Ed Kinkeade wrote that the plaintiffs sufficiently supported their allegations that Exxon Mobil and then-CEO Rex Tillerson misrepresented the value of the company's gas and oil reserves to keep its stock prices high prior to a $12 billion bond issue in 2016.
New York Law Journal |News

Omarosa's Florida Lawyer Takes to Twitter in Feud With Trump Campaign

Raychel Lean | August 15, 2018

Former White House employee Omarosa Manigault Newman is assembling a team of lawyers to fight the Trump campaign's allegations that she violated a nondisclosure agreement when she released an audio tape of her firing.
The American Lawyer International |News

Latham Lands Clifford Chance's Infrastructure M&A Head

Rose Walker | August 15, 2018

The hire is the latest salvo in a years-long European expansion effort by Latham & Watkins.

New York Law Journal |News

Attorney in NY NRA Suit Facing Ethics Questions in Connected Virginia Action

Colby Hamilton | August 15, 2018

Attorney William Brewer III was ordered by U.S. District Judge Liam O'Grady to appear before him over statements on a pro hac vice application in Virginia federal court.
Law.com

The Battle For Talent Is Disrupting The Business Of Law

David J. Parnell| August 15, 2018

A shift in the way firms are pursuing laterals is disrupting the market and New York will be the primary battleground.
Law.com |Event

The Pitch Is For Practice, But the Clients Are Real

Vanessa Blum | August 15, 2018

ALM’s Perfecting Your Pitch program in New York and San Francisco is a forum for women lawyers to practice pitch delivery and receive valuable feedback from in-house lawyers.
The National Law Journal |Update

Manafort Defense Goes After Rick Gates’ Credibility in Closings

C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim | August 15, 2018

Defense attorneys described the government as “so desperate” to get Manafort, that they cut a plea deal with Gates that might allow him to walk free.
The National Law Journal |News

How Stephen Shapiro Helped Lawyers—and Reporters—Understand SCOTUS

Tony Mauro | August 15, 2018

In practice, Stephen Shapiro of Mayer Brown, founder of the firm's Supreme Court practice, applied and honed his knowledge with 30 oral arguments before the justices.
Law.com |Commentary

Tinder Founders Swipe Right on Gibson Dunn’s Orin Snyder in $2B Suit

Jenna Greene| August 15, 2018

In a New York State Supreme Court lawsuit, Tinder co-founders and key employees allege that the parent companies manipulated financial information to undercut the value of their stock options.
The Recorder |News

UC Berkeley 'Devastated' by Law Student's Presumed Death

Karen Sloan | August 15, 2018

Brian Lewinstein, 23, was set to start his second year at the University of California Berkeley School of Law when he fell from an Oregon waterfall on Sunday.
Daily Business Review |News

Omarosa-Trump Tapes Could Mean 'Open Season on Privacy Rights' in the Workplace, Attorneys Say

Raychel Lean | August 15, 2018

Lawyers from across the country shared their responses to the tapes, and what they demonstrate about how privacy laws play out across states.
American Lawyer |Commentary

All Things Trumpian (And Sessions, Too!)

Vivia Chen | August 15, 2018

Despite a good-faith effort to avoid the topic of our commander in chief, I've slipped again.
Law.com

What's Next: Law Bot Goes Berserk, Plus: Google's Watchful Eye

Ian Lopez | August 15, 2018

In a major automation fail, a bot sent a hefty batch of bogus DMCA notices. Also on deck: Could Google's secretly keeping tabs on users mean legal action?

Law.com |Analysis

Skilled in the Art: PTAB Shake-Up Underway. Plus IPR 'Hostage' Situation Leads to Fee Award

Scott Graham | August 14, 2018

David Ruschke, chief judge of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, has told colleagues that he'll be stepping into a new role. That gives PTO Chief Andrei Iancu an opening to reshape the tribunal.
Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Watching This Lawyer-Whistleblower Case | Tesla's Troublesome Tweets | Meet Uber's New Chief Security Officer

C. Ryan Barber | August 14, 2018

An ex-Morgan Stanley lawyer alleges retaliation after raising FCPA and securities claims. Why we are watching this case and you should, too. Plus: Uber snags ex-DOJ and NSA lawyer Matt Olsen for a top security post. And scroll down for more on Tesla's law firm engagements.
The National Law Journal |News

Mueller's Team Used the Few Tools Available to Confront Tough Judges

C. Ryan Barber| August 14, 2018

The Manafort judge's interventionist style prompted discussions in legal circles and on cable talk shows about whether he had gone too far, with some observers arguing the judge’s hands-on approach and regular rebukes against prosecutors would have been fodder for a mistrial if the defense had been on the receiving end.
The National Law Journal |News

Mayer Brown Partner's Killing Shocks Colleagues, Appellate Bar

Ryan Lovelace | August 14, 2018

Stephen Shapiro's sudden death sparked an outpouring of reactions and remembrances from friends and fellow practitioners.
New York Law Journal |News

Pay Model Evolves at Fried Frank, Paving Way for Outsized Earnings

Christine Simmons | August 14, 2018

Industry sources say Lawrence Barshay, a top rainmaker at Fried Frank and brother to Paul Weiss partner Scott Barshay, has earned compensation reaching at least $11 million a year.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Will the Church Sex-Abuse Grand Jury Report Lead to New Civil Suits?

Max Mitchell | August 14, 2018

While some attorneys said the report could lead to a wave of new cases, other lawyers were skeptical and said there likely won't be much effect on sex abuse litigation in Pennsylvania without changes in the law.
Corporate Counsel |News

After Weed Killer Verdict, It's Damage Control Time for Monsanto Lawyers, Comms Staff

Phillip Bantz | August 14, 2018

The agribusiness giant's in-house lawyers are working "hand in glove" with in-house communications staffers to mitigate the fallout from the $289 million Roundup verdict. But one communications expert isn't impressed with the effort and another says outside PR consultants are key.
The American Lawyer International |News

China's Han Kun Expands Hong Kong Office With Simpson Thacher Hires

Anna Zhang | August 14, 2018

Capital markets lawyers Ethle Tang and Tao Li are the latest to quit Big Law for a Chinese firm.
Law.com |News

Law School Pulls Plug on Fall Classes Amid Accreditation Crisis

Karen Sloan | August 14, 2018

Arizona Summit Law School has called off next semester's classes, but Arizona State University is allowing the school's current students who are within one semester of graduating to take fall courses at its nearby campus.
Corporate Counsel |News

SoftBank Hires Leading MoFo Deal Lawyer as Chief Legal Officer

Dan Clark | August 14, 2018

After decades with the law firm, Robert Townsend will move in-house to lead the legal department at SoftBank, a company he's already represented many times.

Law.com |Podcast

Cannabis Legalization and The Waterfall Effect: Northern California's Rural Cannabis Regulation

Sponsored by: Greenspoon Marder LLP| August 14, 2018

In this special presentation of the Perspectives podcast, Heather L. Burke of Greenspoon Marder discusses the Northern California’s cultivator-led regulatory environment.
The American Lawyer International |News

Norton Rose Fulbright Nabs Clifford Chance's Perth Head

John Kang | August 14, 2018

Paul Lingard is set to leave the Magic Circle firm less than 18 months after taking over its leadership in western Australia.
Corporate Counsel |News

Mozilla Nabs Twitter Deputy GC as Next Top Lawyer

Caroline Spiezio | August 14, 2018

The efforts to browse for a new in-house boss are over for Mountain View, California-based Mozilla.
The National Law Journal |News

Closings Set for Wednesday After Manafort Declines to Testify at Fraud Trial

Ellis Kim | August 14, 2018

Manafort’s defense rested its case without calling any witnesses in the trial.
Corporate Counsel |News

Monsanto on the Hunt for New GC in Midst of $289M Roundup Verdict

Phillip Bantz | August 14, 2018

David Snively joined Monsanto's legal department 34 years ago in the midst of a PR crisis over Agent Orange. His replacement will also have to be adept at dealing with controversy.
American Lawyer |News

Mayer Brown Supreme Court Practice Founder Shot and Killed

Roy Strom | August 14, 2018

Stephen Shapiro, a former U.S. deputy solicitor general and leading Supreme Court advocate, is dead at 72.
The National Law Journal |News

Former Pruitt Aide at EPA Lands at Crowell & Moring

Ryan Lovelace | August 14, 2018

Byron Brown is a former senior counsel to Sen. James Inhofe and was deputy chief of staff under ousted EPA administrator Scott Pruitt.
The National Law Journal |News

From 'Honest Man' to 'Scared Stiff': All of Trump's Tweets Dishing on Jeff Sessions

Mike Scarcella | August 14, 2018

Trump has used Twitter to bash his attorney general, ramping up criticism in recent days as the Mueller probe persists. Sessions, for his part, has only publicly praised his boss.
LegalTech News |News

Year Two of BYU's LawX Initiative Has a New Focus and a New Partner: The University of Arizona

Zach Warren | August 14, 2018

In fall 2018, BYU and Arizona will develop parallel classes that explore solutions to reduce evictions in Utah, Arizona and beyond.
LegalTech News |Best Practices

8 Dos and Don’ts for Surviving the Social Media Age as an Attorney

Zach Warren | August 14, 2018

Robert Brownstone of Fenwick & West doesn't think that the legal profession should shy away from LinkedIn, cloud services and other new tools. Lawyers just need to be smart about how they're used.

The Recorder |News

Loeb & Loeb Opens First San Francisco Office

Xiumei Dong | August 14, 2018

The Los Angeles-based firm will set up shop in the Bay Area after adding a six-lawyer trusts and estates team from Cooley.
American Lawyer |News

Report Says Law Firm Demand Hit New Heights in Second Quarter

Roy Strom | August 14, 2018

Demand for law firms' services in the second quarter of 2018 grew more than in any quarter during the past six years, according to an analysis by Thomson Reuters.
The National Law Journal |News

'Unauthorized' Removal in Asylum Case Draws Judge's Ire, Sparks Procedure Review

Ellis Kim | August 13, 2018

“While we were in the air, no one told me anything about what was happening. It was not until we landed in my home country that an official asked me my name and whether I was appealing my case," the plaintiff recounted in a declaration filed Monday.
The National Law Journal |News

Now Paul Manafort's Lawyers Get Their Turn in Virginia Federal Court

Ellis Kim and C. Ryan Barber| August 13, 2018

U.S. prosecutors rested their case Monday against Paul Manafort, the first Mueller defendant to go to trial. Now it's the defense lawyers' turn in Virginia federal court. We'll learn a lot more Tuesday morning.
The Recorder |News

Plaintiffs Lawyers Eye More Roundup Lawsuits After $289M Verdict Against Monsanto

Amanda Bronstad | August 13, 2018

“I had 200 calls this morning from people wanting to sign up,” said plaintiff counsel R. Brent Wisner, of Los Angeles-based Baum Hedlund Aristei Goldman.
American Lawyer |News

Reed Smith Says Tech Summer Associate Program Will Return Next Year

Meghan Tribe | August 13, 2018

After a successful launch, the firm said it's already seeing some "exciting" resumes for next year's legal technology summer associate program.
Corporate Counsel |News

Rebuilding After FCPA Purge, Panasonic Avionics Hires New Compliance Chief

Sue Reisinger | August 13, 2018

Catherine Razzano was formerly assistant general counsel and director at General Dynamics.
Texas Lawyer |News

2 Longtime Big Law Partners Set Up Small Firm in Dallas

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | August 13, 2018

Ann Marie Arcadi and Gregory Jackson worked together at a pair of global legal giants before branching out on their own.
American Lawyer

NY Law Firm Credits Trump Tax Plan for Irish Expansion

Dan Packel | August 13, 2018

Since the passage of the Trump tax plan in December, Tully Rinckey has both opened up a new office in Dublin and restructured its American operations.
Corporate Counsel |News

'Ban-the-Box' Enforcement Gains Steam. What Employers Need to Know.

Erin Mulvaney | August 13, 2018

Labor and employment perspective on several recent "ban the box" state attorney general enforcement actions.

The American Lawyer International |News

Ince & Co Senior Partner Steps Down Early From Top Leadership Role

Joseph Evans | August 13, 2018

Jan Heuvels has left his post immediately as the British firm begins the hunt for a successor.
The National Law Journal |News

2 Years Too Early, Kavanaugh Readied for Rehnquist’s Departure From Court

Tony Mauro | August 13, 2018

Documents the Senate Judiciary Committee posted as part of Kavanaugh's nomination reveal a heightened-alert atmosphere inside and outside the White House surrounding the speculation that Supreme Court vacancies would soon open up.
The American Lawyer International |News

Dentons Expands in South America With Chilean Tie-Up

Joseph Evans | August 13, 2018

The combination with Larrain Rencoret Urzua will help the global legal giant expand its Latin American footprint.
Law.com |News

Law School Group Looks to Disrupt the Faculty Hiring Market

Karen Sloan | August 13, 2018

The Southeastern Association of Law Schools has announced plans to launch its own law faculty hiring conference, taking on the Association of American Law Schools' longstanding hiring event.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

J&J Can't Dodge Pfizer's Antitrust Suit, Judge Rules

Max Mitchell | August 13, 2018

The ruling allows Pfizer to proceed with its antitrust lawsuit against J&J on allegations that rebate programs J&J entered into with insurers and hospitals were designed to curb competition.
LegalTech News |News

Updated: As Part of EY Acquisition, Riverview Law Extends Kim Technologies Partnership

Rhys Dipshan | August 13, 2018

The new contract allows Riverview to leverage Kim’s AI technology in its offerings well into the next decade, but enables Kim to partner with other legal managed services providers as well.
American Lawyer |News

Litigation Funding Pioneer Found Dead at 51

Roy Strom | August 13, 2018

Dennis Shields, also the on-again, off-again boyfriend of "The Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel, died from an apparent overdose.
LegalTech News |News

Newspaper Sues Former Employee Over Twitter Account, Charging Trade Secret Violations

Rhys Dipshan | August 13, 2018

The owner of The Roanoke Times alleges reporter Andy Bitter illegally kept his Twitter account when he left, and the case may have far-reaching consequences for the business use of social media accounts.
American Lawyer

Letter to the Editor Re: 'Is That Lateral Partner a Sexual Harasser?'

Vivia Chen | August 13, 2018

A former Big Law partner takes issue with a recent Careerist column focused on #MeToo allegations.
The National Law Journal |News

Russian Company Charged by Mueller Loses Bid to Dismiss Charges

C. Ryan Barber | August 13, 2018

"The appointment does not violate core separation-of-powers principles," U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich wrote on Monday, rejecting a motion from defense lawyers at Reed Smith. "Nor has the special counsel exceeded his authority under the appointment order by investigating and prosecuting Concord."

Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: A 'Legal Upheaval' for Law Schools?

Karen Sloan | August 13, 2018

Law professor Michele DeStefano's new book pinpoints what today’s law students need in order to thrive in tomorrow’s legal profession. Plus, UVA holds a conference on racism one year after the “Unite the Right” rally.
The Recorder |News

Squire Patton Boggs Acquires Silicon Valley-Based IP Boutique

Xiumei Dong | August 13, 2018

For the third time in three years, the global legal giant has absorbed a smaller firm in the Bay Area.
American Lawyer |News

Proskauer Partner, Firm Resolve $50M Gender Bias Suit

Scott Flaherty | August 11, 2018

Connie Bertram remains a Washington, D.C., partner at Proskauer, which she claimed "consistently underpays its top female talent."
The Recorder |News

Monsanto Hit With $289M Verdict Over Roundup Weed Killer

Amanda Bronstad | August 10, 2018

Jurors awarded $39.2 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages to plaintiff DeWayne “Lee” Johnson.
The National Law Journal |News

Trump to Sign CFIUS Reform Bill: What Dealmakers Need to Know

MP McQueen | August 10, 2018

U.S. companies dealing with foreign investors will soon have a whole new reality to contend with when Trump signs it into law Monday.
Daily Report |News

SCOTUS Asked to Ignore Circuit Split on Sexual Orientation Discrimination

R. Robin McDonald | August 10, 2018

Freeman Mathis & Gary attorneys defending Clayton County, Georgia, in a discrimination fight over sexual orientation say the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit got it right in a finding that discrimination against people because of their sexual orientation is not prohibited under federal law.
The Recorder |Analysis

3 Takeaways From the Ruling Keeping the Tezos ICO Suit Alive and Stateside

Ross Todd | August 10, 2018

Although U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg's ruling was far from the final word on whether the Tezos initial coin offering ran afoul of U.S. securities laws, it did offer the judge's early look at some critical issues in the case.
Corporate Counsel |News

Wynn Resorts' Embattled GC Leaves With $1.8 Million in Cash and Millions More in Stock

Sue Reisinger | August 10, 2018

Kim Sinatra, who got swept up in the #MeToo controversy swirling around former company CEO Steve Wynn, left her job this summer—but not without being paid handsomely, according to a new SEC filing.
The National Law Journal

Brett Kavanaugh's SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing Is Set for Sept. 4

Ryan Lovelace | August 10, 2018

The hearings on Kavanaugh's nomination will come less than a month before the start of the next Supreme Court term.
Law.com |Best Practices

Measuring Success in Cybersecurity

Chris Moschovitis| August 10, 2018

Cybersecurity concerns are akin to health concerns. You can practice a healthy lifestyle; you can get regular medical check-ups; you can be vigilant in monitoring your own body. Still, the question remains, “How do I know I’m healthy?” The answer is, “You don’t.”

Law.com |Podcast

Think Like a Waiter … and Other Tips for Making It in Big Law

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | August 10, 2018

Legal recruiter Richard Hsu, host of the podcast Hsu Untied, shares his takeaways for getting hired, finding mentors and handling rejection.
Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Quinn's Big Win for StubHub in Trade Secrets Claim, Plus: Pot Patent Handler Goes to Court

Scott Graham | August 10, 2018

After analysis of 7 million lines of computer code, StubHub managed to beat a DTSA claim. Plus, a look at United Cannabis Corp's patent infringement suit against Pure Hemp Collective Inc.
New York Law Journal |In Brief

Attorneys General Ask State Department to Remove 3-D Gun Files From Websites

Dan M. Clark | August 10, 2018

The attorneys general, including New York’s Barbara Underwood, said in the letter that the availability of those files is “a manufactured crisis” created by the U.S. State Department when it chose to allow a company to post them online.
Corporate Counsel |News

The Reviews Are in: EY's Acquisition of Riverview Law Has Grabbed Legal Departments' Attention

Dan Clark | August 10, 2018

Asked about EY's latest move into the legal market, one GC said the idea of having legal service providers only owned and operated by lawyers is "narrow-minded and dated."
Daily Report |News

Law Firms Looking to Game the New Tax Law? Think Again

Meredith Hobbs | August 10, 2018

Licensing spinoffs? Partnerships of associates? The IRS and Treasury Department anticipated how law firms might try to take advantage of Trump's tax reforms—and said no way.
Daily Report |News

Maryland's Switch From Electronic to Paper Ballots Could Set Stage for Georgia

R. Robin McDonald | August 10, 2018

A federal case in Atlanta overseeing a push for paper ballots in the November election includes an affidavit from a Maryland election judge, who said the switch to paper ballots there made the elections easier to conduct.
Corporate Counsel |News

For Some Legal Departments, Two GCs Are Better Than One

Kristen Rasmussen | August 10, 2018

Sometimes, it takes two. The legal department at Hearst Communications recently took the unusual step of appointing dual general counsel. Here are four others that have adopted this unusual model.
The National Law Journal

'Turn That Plane Around' and Other Times Judge Emmet Sullivan Was Outraged

Mike Scarcella | August 10, 2018

Yes, like many judges, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan in D.C. has been outraged before by U.S. government action. Here are three other moments when he found himself troubled.
The National Law Journal |News

Supreme Court Discharges Veteran Special Master in 'Florida v. Georgia' Water Dispute

Tony Mauro | August 10, 2018

No matter what the reason for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, it will reduce future litigation costs for both Florida and Georgia as the fact-finding continues.
Texas Lawyer |Commentary

This One Psychological Term Could Be Responsible for a Lot of the Strife in Law and Life

James H. Dolan| August 10, 2018

Lawyers would do well to grasp the process of splitting, because law practice is based on it. It is so thoroughly ingrained in the legal mindset that it becomes habitual, and is applied to all problems, not just those in legal work.

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