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March 17, 2006 |

The Effect on the Public Interest of 'NTP v. RIM'

When NTP and Research In Motion reached a settlement over NTP's claim that RIM's BlackBerry service infringed NTP patents, left unanswered was NTP's application to enjoin RIM from continuing to operate its wireless e-mail service. But the fanfare over the case may spur a dialogue about public interest factors that courts are to consider in deciding whether to grant an injunction against patent infringement. Such debate is particularly timely given that the Supreme Court will soon weigh in on the subject.
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September 08, 2010 |

Sentences Handed Down in International Fraud Scheme

A lesson for would-be criminal masterminds: When looking for victims to scam, try someone other than the U.S. government. A group of Kenyan nationals learned that the hard way Aug. 19, when U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver Jr. of the Southern District of West Virginia doled out jail time ranging from nine to 72 months for co-conspirators in a multimillion-dollar, international fraud and money-laundering scheme that targeted state governments. The U.S. Attorney for the district called the resolution "a victory for taxpayers."
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May 07, 2009 |

Dems give Specter Judiciary subcommittee chair

Republican-turned-Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter gained a Judiciary subcommittee chairmanship but also a potential primary challenger Thursday, the latest twists in a turbulent episode of party switching.
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The Global Lawyer Pro Bono Spotlight: America's Malala
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Persecuted in Afghanistan for the desire to educate and be educated, a young woman finds in American law the power to inspire and be inspired.

December 18, 2008 |

Attorney general pick Holder to earn $4.6 million

WASHINGTON AP - Eric Holder, President-elect Barack Obama's choice for attorney general, will earn $4.6 million from his law firm this year and next, including deferred compensation and a separation payment.In a financial statement provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee and made public Wednesday, Holder said he will earn $2.
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March 05, 2007 |

Yes, They Have Standing to Sue

John Whitehead argues that the question of standing in Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation is being viewed by some as just another round in the fight over separation of church and state — and that's unfortunate.
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September 08, 2010 |

Sentences Handed Down in International Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Oops! Would-be criminal masterminds take note that, when looking for victims, they should try to avoid the U.S. government — as co-conspirators in a fraud and money-laundering scheme get slapped with jail time.
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July 26, 2007 |

New Legislation Would Bolster Attorney-Client Rights in Investigations

With bills now introduced in both the House and Senate, a wide-ranging coalition of business, bar and civil rights groups sees possible success by year's end for a new law barring federal prosecutors from requiring waiver of attorney-client and work-product protections in corporate investigations. Key to the coalition's optimism about final legislative action this year is the strong bipartisan and high-level support for the House legislation, drafted after hearings on the issue in March.
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