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Scope of Proceeds in Federal Forfeiture Cases
Evan T. Barr, a partner at Steptoe & Johnson, writes: By now just about every white-collar defense lawyer has learned firsthand of the potentially devastating impact of the federal asset forfeiture laws. While these sweeping statutes vest enormous power in the prosecutor's hands, recent legal developments in the Second Circuit have set some important limitations on the permissible scope of forfeiture.Private Equity Companies Get Close to Simpson Thacher
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett just had a summer that private equity lawyers dream about. The New York firm's two top private equity clients, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and The Blackstone Group, were on a dealmaking binge. Of course, Simpson has many private equity clients, but it makes sure that KKR and Blackstone always come first. The devotion has paid off: One KKR partner describes Simpson as part of its "inner circle." And several Simpson attorneys have moved in-house with Blackstone and KKR.Court Limits Reach of Disabilities Law in Three Opinions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday limited the reach of a federal ban on discrimination against the disabled, ruling the Americans with Disabilities Act generally does not protect people with poor eyesight or other conditions that can be corrected, in three cases concerning the act.Private Equity Companies Get Close to Simpson Thacher
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett just had a summer that private equity lawyers dream about. The New York firm's two top private equity clients, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and The Blackstone Group, were on a dealmaking binge. Of course, Simpson has many private equity clients, but it makes sure that KKR and Blackstone always come first. The devotion has paid off: one KKR partner describes Simpson as part of its "inner circle." And several Simpson attorneys have moved in-house with Blackstone and KKR.Appellee's Answering Brief in 'Thornton v. McClatchy Newspapers, Inc.'
In opposition to Appellant Jacalyn Thornton's appeal of a grant of summary judgment in favor of Appellee McClatchy Newspapers, Appellee contends Appellant, a part-time reporter, failed to present sufficient evidence to raise a genuine issue of material fact that she was "disabled" or that she was a "qualified individual with a disability" under the ADA or California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.Whole Foods to stop sale of unsustainable seafood
Whole Foods Market said Friday that it will stop selling fish caught from depleted waters or through ecologically damaging methods, a move that comes as supermarkets nationwide try to make their seafood selections more sustainable.Former grocer wins $16M from supplier Supervalu
RICHMOND, Va. AP - A jury has awarded a former grocer $16 million, upholding allegations that the nation's third-largest grocery supplier forced him out of business.Jonathan F. Johnson, 44, filed a $25 million personal-injury lawsuit against Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc. in March 2004, a month before he closed his four Community Pride inner-city supermarkets.Millennium Resolution: Reduce Your Risk of Employment-Related Litigation
Employers should consider these 10 New Year's resolutions, aimed at reducing the risk of all types of employment-related litigation in the new millennium.State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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