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Maryland Panel Urges Biz Court
A blue ribbon panel appointed by the Maryland Legislature will recommend that the state establish the nation's first court program designed specifically for business and technology lawsuits. More than two dozen states have established or are investigating special courts or programs for business cases, but Maryland's emphasis on technology-related litigation would be unique.Large Law Firms Step Up Gay-Hiring Initiatives
Recruiting gay attorneys has become a big part of the initiatives launched by large law firms to diversify their ranks. But advocates caution it will take much more than committees and brochures to lure these attorneys to the nation's top shops. The historically conservative culture of big firms has not attracted large numbers of LGBT lawyers in the past, and transforming their environments into desirable places to practice, say many LGBT attorneys, requires a change in firm culture from the inside out.An 85-Year-Old Sculptor vs. the Government in Unusual Copyright Fight
And the sculptor won, thanks to some (sort of) pro bono work from Fish & Richardson.Employers Beware: Insurance Won't Cover Everything
There are a wide variety of insurance policies available to companies to protect against employment-related claims. Although some policies cover a variety of claims, many cover only specific claims to the exclusion of all others. Employers need to be aware of exactly how much -- or how little -- their insurance protects them. Attorney Kevin C. McCormick discusses a recent 4th Circuit decision that highlights some of the issues that can arise in resolving employment claims covered by an insurance policy.Howrey Trustee Moves to Squash Proposed Class Action Targeting Former Firm Partners
A lawsuit claiming 302 former partners of the bankrupt firm owe money directly to unsecured creditors has drawn the ire of court-appointed trustee Allan Diamond.Trending Stories
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