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'Tired' Elliott, 89, Takes a Break From His Duties
The oldest active U.S. District Court judge in the country and one of the most controversial, J. Robert Elliott of Columbus, Ga. has taken medical leave. Elliott, 89, appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, is the oldest active judge on a district court--and, even after 37 years of single-handedly controlling the Columbus court--has shown no inclination to take senior status, or a reduced load.Marc R. Ginsberg helps family win $6.9 million from Geico Insurance
After two hung juries and an appeal, the family of a woman killed in a car crash at a Miami tollbooth gets $6.9 million award.Lanny Bridgers Leaves King & Spalding, Will Begin Plaintiff Work
Lanny B. Bridgers left Atlanta-based King & Spalding after 30 years at the firm. The former tort litigation partner says he retired, but that apparently includes a new career in representing plaintiffs in personal injury and business litigation.Commentary: Have 7th Circuit Judges Gone Off the Deep End?
In this commentary, appellate litigator Howard J. Bashman examines decisions by 7th Circuit Judges Richard A. Posner and Frank H. Easterbrook and their response to attorneys who fail to comply with circuit rules or the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In one particular majority opinion of note, Posner asked rhetorically, "Are we being fusspots and nitpickers in trying ... to enforce rules?" Bashman provides his own answer to that question.Attorneys of the Year: Martin Buchanan
Buchanan made new law on pre-emption at the U.S. Supreme Court after being turned away by the California Court of Appeal and state Supreme Court.$52 Million in Punitives Will Stand, Attorney Says
A Philadelphia lawyer who won a verdict of $52 million in punitive damages in a suit against Ford Motor Co. in federal court in Nevada last week said he is confident that the award will be upheld on appeal because it satisfies the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent pronouncement on excessiveness in punitive awards.Former president Robert Zinn Leaves Akerman For Carlton Fields
Robert Zinn said he decided to leave because Akerman Senterfitt started representing car manufacturers, which conflicts with his car dealership representation.Trending Stories
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