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March 31, 2003 |

'Captive' Lawyer's Loyalty Leads to Lawsuit

A "captive" insurance company lawyer, allegedly fired for excessive client loyalty, can sue for wrongful termination on public policy grounds, a federal judge in Connecticut has ruled, answering what had been an open question in many jurisdictions. The insurer unsuccessfully argued that courts have repeatedly ruled that attorneys' conduct rules -- such as loyalty to a client's interests -- do not give rise to civil suits.
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March 28, 2012 |

With Justices Sharply Divided, Fate of Health Care Law Is Uncertain

Justice Elena Kagan hammered Paul Clement, arguing for the 26 states challenging the act, on his claim that the subsidy and the threat contained in the law unconstitutionally coerces states.
7 minute read
July 20, 2005 |

Whirlpool Wants Maytag

Whirlpool Corp. has crashed the bidding party for Maytag Corp., launching a surprise $2.3 billion cash and stock bid for its rival despite the potential antitrust concerns posed by merging two of America's top appliance makers. By some measures, the combined companies would control roughly three-quarters of the U.S. market for some key products. Analysts said the combined firm would have near-monopoly-level market shares, but Whirlpool's lead antitrust counsel said data analysts cited is misleading.
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April 09, 2012 |

Sen. Grassley Opens Up About Tweets, Typos, and Twitter

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, opens up to The National Law Journal about his Twitter learning curve, admitting he hates to type and "I probably hit send a little too quickly."
4 minute read
November 26, 2008 |

How Private Is Your Social Network?

Online information can prove embarrassing for posters. Employers are viewing individuals social networks and blogs not only for hiring, but also for firing, called "getting dooced." These searches pose privacy risks for employees and may pose legal risks for employers.
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February 13, 2013 |

Be Wary of FCRA When Using Social Media Data Collection Companies

The Internet is providing attorneys with valuable information about individuals in many types of cases, including, but not limited to, the areas of employment, family, criminal and personal injury law.
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April 15, 2011 |

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September 16, 2010 |

Brief Tells Story of V&E as Securities Litigation Target After Enron Collapse

A brief filed with the Supreme Court warns of "devastating consequences for the legal profession" if the justices allow lawyers and other third parties to be held liable for their background role in preparing allegedly fraudulent securities offerings. Kannon Shanmugam, a Washington, D.C., appellate partner in Williams & Connolly, filed the brief on behalf of Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society, a top professional insurance company for law firms.
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January 31, 2012 |

Pa. speaker seeks federal redistricting ruling

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday asked a federal judge to rule that the state legislative district maps in place for the past decade are unconstitutional and may not be used for any future elections.
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June 18, 2007 |

For Lawyer Giuliani, a Real Sweet Deal

How GOP presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani has balanced his law firm ties with Bracewell & Giuliani and his campaign.
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