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The Careerist: Why Haven't Women in Law Firms Called Out Kozinski?

Those who've gone public with recollections of the now-retired judge's lascivious acts are predominantly from academia. Others who've spoken on the record include a journalist, a law student and a former federal judge.
5 minute read

Litigation Daily

Daily Dicta: A Bold Move by Microsoft; Kasowitz's New Look; Gibson Dunn Scores

Microsoft does away with forced arbitration for sexual harassment cases; Kasowitz unveils a new website; Gibson Dunn wins one for a law firm client
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Appreciating Bitcoin: A Holiday Guide to Legal Hot Topics in Virtual Currency

Five years ago, one bitcoin sold for less than $15. Two years ago, the unit price was about $500. Now, the price of a bitcoin has topped $15,000, and it's climbing fast enough to garner front-page attention by major newspapers.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Sexual Harassment: Time for a Cultural Change

Given the virtual certainty that claims of sexual harassment will increase significantly in the wake of recent media coverage of accusations against Harvey Weinstein and others, employers need to remind themselves what costs are associated with sexual harassment and what practices might best minimize those costs.
6 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Adopts Federal Test to Determine Whether to Stay a Civil Case Based on a Criminal Investigation

Neither the Delaware Supreme Court, nor other Delaware state courts have “articulated a specific test” to analyze whether to stay a civil case based on the pendency of a criminal case or investigation.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Decision Provides Hope for International Entrepreneurs Seeking to Utilize 'Start-Up' Visa

A recent federal court decision brings good news to international entrepreneurs hoping to utilize the “start-up visa.” Officially known as the international entrepreneurial rule, the IER provides an important additional path for international entrepreneurs to obtain work authorization in the United States.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Foreclosures: Rulings Favor Lender's Stake

Almost exactly six years ago, the Fourth District Court of Appeals struck fear and panic into the hearts of successor lenders. In Glarum v. La Salle Bank, the court reversed a final judgment in the bank's favor because the bank's witness did not have the requisite knowledge of the prior servicer's systems to authenticate certain business records under the business records exception codified in Section 90.803(6)(a), Fla. Stat.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Getting Your Company's Case Removed to Federal Court When Sued in Your 'Home' State

It's no secret that companies sued as defendants generally prefer to litigate in federal court, not state court. Federal courts are presumed to be more predictable, more transparent, and less subject to local biases than state courts.
12 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Protecting Client Confidences

Nearly every client representation involves receiving some type of confidential information from clients or about clients. How attorneys handle it,…
6 minute read

Litigation Daily

Daily Dicta: Fixing a Judge Pick; Sidley to the Rescue; Kozinski Is Not Funny

Now that Brett Talley is out as a judicial nominee for the Middle District of Alabama, perhaps Terry Moorer will get the seat he deserves. Also, Sidley Austin halts the deportation of hundreds of Cambodian refugees.
6 minute read

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