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June 24, 2002 |

Developer's Bid to Avoid Terror Insurance Rejected

The owner of the Cond� Nast building in New York's Times Square lost the latest round in its back-and-forth fight over terrorism insurance, after a Manhattan judge ruled on Thursday that it must put up millions of dollars until its lawsuit is resolved. The judge rejected the Durst Organization's argument that it would suffer irreparable harm if it was forced to pay for a policy while the trial took place.
4 minute read
December 05, 2005 |

As Appeals Pour In, Judges Spar Over Federal Guidelines

Judges on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals continue to chafe under hundreds of sentencing cases brought about by the U.S. Supreme Court's January decision that struck down federal sentencing guidelines.
4 minute read
August 11, 2009 |

DOJ Looks for 'Rock Star' to Run Top-Priority Fraud Cases

The U.S. Department of Justice is looking for what Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer calls "a superstar" to lead the fraud section. With additional resources and the strong backing of Justice higher-ups for more fraud prosecution, the new chief should become the bane of defense lawyers' existence nationwide. This "rock star" who will bring "cases of extraordinary importance" -- Breuer's words again -- will also play a "key role" in developing Justice policy and fraud enforcement initiatives.
6 minute read
April 16, 2010 |

Lanny Davis Leaves McDermott, but Not the Building

Seven months after joining McDermott Will & Emery from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Beltway veteran Lanny Davis is setting up his own shop. Davis will keep an office in the same building as McDermott but be based on a separate floor from the firm. The former White House special counsel and spokesman for President Bill Clinton says he's eager to join up with his political and lobbying brethren across the aisle, something he was unable to do at 1,200-lawyer McDermott because of conflicts.
4 minute read
January 03, 2005 |

In Brief

Bush plans second round in bench nominations�and other news briefs.
3 minute read
January 09, 2006 |

Corzine Seeking Top Assistant for A.G. Nominee

With seven days to go before his inauguration, Gov.-elect Jon Corzine is striving to find the right match for Zulima Farber, who heads his short list of four candidates for the top law job in the state, say sources close to the process.
5 minute read
October 19, 2009 |

Gaming Highlights Supreme Court Argument Session

When the state Supreme Court convenes in Philadelphia this week, the justices will be casting their eyes toward issues of sovereign and governmental immunity, government contracting and expert testimony.
10 minute read
September 12, 2005 |

Should Small Firms Get on Board With Outsourcing?

Outsourcing legal services to India opens up new ways for small firms to serve their clients. Some attorneys swear by it. But is this growing practice just a passing fancy, or is it an effective way for law firms to take a step towards gaining a competitive advantage? Should small firms get on the outsourcing train?
12 minute read
November 29, 2005 |

Writer Calls for All Disciplinary Board Hearings to Be Open

On Oct. 27 and 28, The Legal Intelligencer ran two front-page stories reporting that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Pa.R.D.E. 402 to provide that all disciplinary enforcement proceedings will go public after the filing of an answer to a petition for discipline; the time to file an answer to a petition for discipline has expired without an answer being filed; or the filing and service of a petition for reinstatement.
10 minute read
March 16, 2009 |

Text Here to Vote

Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 is about to get its day in the sun. It legitimizes the push to give D.C. voting rights in Congress. But more than that, focusing on the clause will reveal cracks in one lauded form of constitutional interpretation.
8 minute read

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