Trump Lawyers Rotate Among Inner Circle as Legal Woes Mount – The Source

Trump Lawyers Rotate Among Inner Circle as Legal Woes Mount – The Source

Trump Lawyers Rotate Among Inner Circle as Legal Woes Mount. By Neil Schoenherr August 10, 2022. SHARE Share on facebook · Share on twitter. See Original Article

Less Money for Remote Work? Perhaps

Rethinking the levers we pull when setting comp.      See Original Article

Matter of Kosmo Family Trust (Savino)

Summary Judgment Denied in Dispute Over Family Trust Due to Suspicion of Undue Influence       See Original Article

How I Made Litigation Department Co-Chair: 'My Leadership Skills, and Building Strong Relationships With My Colleagues,' Says Shawn Wright of Blank Rome

Good leaders must be able to see and work for that bigger picture and long-term goals.        See Original Article

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Beverly O'Connell, Los Angeles Federal Judge, Dies at 52

Beverly O'Connell, Los Angeles Federal Judge, Dies at 52

O’Connell, an 11-year veteran of state and federal courts in Los Angeles, died on Oct. 8. See Original Article

The Midmorning Refill: Implementing Obama’s health care law is no ‘slam dunk’

If you read one thing today A Virginia judge’s ruling against the Obama health care plan shows that the constitutional challenges to the law “can no longer be dismissed as frivolous,” writes the NYT’s Kevin Sack. Judge Henry E. Hudson of Federal District Court in Richmond came down strongly against the health care reform, just […] See Original Article

Online Safety in the Age of Digital Learning

Children in 2020 have different levels of experience with technology. Regardless of their expertise, prepare to discuss online safety with them. Consider the following tips from USAGov when teaching kids about staying safe online. See Original Article

Monica Cannon-Grant case: Attorney's battle over 'bill of particulars' issue – Boston Herald

“First, the government opposition betrays a serious misunderstanding of controlling legal Principles,” defense attorneys Robert Goldstein, Cannon- … See Original Article

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2 DOJ Lawyers Depart to Join Morgan Lewis' Growing Ex-Government Bench

2 DOJ Lawyers Depart to Join Morgan Lewis' Growing Ex-Government Bench

Morgan Lewis is now home to more than 40 DOJ and SEC alumni after gaining five significant laterals from the agencies this year.       See Original Article

Meta-Claims From the Metaverse

Is it overreach to extend long-familiar laws and procedures from our analog courts to activity in this new virtual domain?        See Original Article

Six Tips for the 2022 Tax Season

As the federal tax deadline approaches soon, you may still have questions about filing your federal, state and business taxes in 2022. Use USAGov’s tax season guide to understand steps you need to take to successfully file by the April 18 deadline. See Original Article

Once Again, The Supreme Court Upends a Legal Norm | Washington Monthly

Once Again, The Supreme Court Upends a Legal Norm. Last week, five conservative justices—all male—limited the Biden administration's authority to … See Original Article

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Despite M&A Slowdown, Big Firms Like Latham Continue Growing Corporate Bench

Despite M&A Slowdown, Big Firms Like Latham Continue Growing Corporate Bench

Latham, like Kirkland and a few other Big Law juggernauts, is in the enviable position of almost always being a top recruiter of talent, no matter the economic conditions.        See Original Article

Attorneys Say Products Liability Is Emerging as a Key Tool in Fight to Hold Social Media Companies Accountable

A trending approach is gaining momentum as more and more plaintiffs allege that social media companies seek to addict their users.        See Original Article

Matter of Reich

Acknowledgement of Debt Did Not Restart Statute of Limitations in Time-Barred Case       See Original Article

Matter of Webster v. Larbour

Court Rejects Claim Wife Used Family Court Proceeding to Circumvent Eviction Moratorium       See Original Article

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U.S. and China Agreed on a Global Tax. Could They Resolve Other Issues?

U.S. and China Agreed on a Global Tax. Could They Resolve Other Issues?

Beijing and Washington have been at loggerheads on issues from tech to human rights and territorial claims, but a recent global tax deal shows how the rivals can also cooperate. WSJ looks at what’s next for U.S.-China relations as the G-20 meets in Rome. Photo Composite: Sharon Shi See Original Article

Annual Survey of SEQRA Cases: Bad for Plaintiffs, But Important Bill Pending

The most important SEQRA development by far will come if Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill that would amend the statute by requiring far more baseline and cumulative impact review, and barring the…Read the whole entry… »        See Original Article

Man Sues CVS for Allegedly Violating Americans with Disabilities Act

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.        See Original Article

Lawyer Accused of Filing Fake ADA Suits Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud in Manhattan Federal Court

The defendant attorney was accused of filing at least 300 lawsuits in New York and Florida federal courts on behalf of people who had not retained him as counsel, according to court filings.        See Original Article

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The People of the State of New York v. Lawrence E. Faucett

The People of the State of New York v. Lawrence E. Faucett

New York v. Lawrence E. Faucett       See Original Article

Matter of John N. Iannuzzi, an attorney and counselor-at law.

Matter Iannuzzi       See Original Article

Biden Picks University of Georgia Law Grad for 3rd Circuit Vacancy

Tamika Renee Montgomery-Reeves is currently a justice on the Delaware Supreme Court.        See Original Article

The People of the State of New York v. Paul Harris

New York v. Paul Harris       See Original Article

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Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers

Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers

It is readily apparent that proving bad faith against an insurer for failure to settle within the policy limits is very difficult, especially in medical malpractice cases where there are usually…Read the whole entry… »        See Original Article

Defense attorneys for David Burns want to keep Aug. 8 trial date in Courtney Coco case

A defense attorney representing David Burns, 46, of Boyce, who is charged with second-degree murder for the October 2004 death of 19-year-old … See Original Article

The People of the State of New York v. Avery L. Fauntleroy

New York v. Avery L. Fauntleroy       See Original Article

Cheney calls for former White House lawyer to testify before Jan. 6 committee

Rep. Liz Cheney is calling out former White House lawyer Pat Cipollone by name. In a post on Twitter, Cheney said it's time Cipollone “testify on … See Original Article

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New Jersey Gives Convicted Marijuana Offenders Priority Shot at Selling Legal Cannabis

New Jersey Gives Convicted Marijuana Offenders Priority Shot at Selling Legal Cannabis

Tahir Johnson and his lifelong friend Jon Dockery have been arrested multiple times for marijuana possession. But now, the two men will be among … See Original Article

Gov appoints Susanne Young as Attorney General | Local News | benningtonbanner.com

MONTPELIER — Susanne Young, a former deputy attorney general and Gov. Phil Scott's secretary of administration, has been tapped to serve as … See Original Article

Women Leaders in Tech Law: Heidi Keefe, Cooley

Keefe has helped invalidate more than 20 patents asserted against clients, including Facebook, WhatsApp, HTC, ServiceNow, SpaceX and King.com, over the past two years.

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Law Firm of the Year Finalist: Drew Eckl & Farnham

The firm was honored for having nominees in three categories—Lifetime Achievers (two), On the Rise and Best Mentor. And it had winners in two categories—Lifetime Achievers (two) and On the Rise.        See Original Article

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New Restrictions on Ships to Protect Whales Coming Soon

New Restrictions on Ships to Protect Whales Coming Soon

“Those are the two primary threats to the species—entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes,” said Kristen Monsell, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity.        See Original Article

Privacy isn't in the Constitution – but it's everywhere in constitutional law – The Conversation

The Supreme Court has found protections for people's privacy in several constitutional amendments – and used it as a basis for some pretty … See Original Article

New Trial for Defendant Deprived of Right To Present a Defense

In a unanimous opinion written by Judge Madeline Singas, the court held that the trial court deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to present a defense by precluding certain evidence…Read the whole entry… »        See Original Article

How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'I Am Good at Building Relationships With Colleagues in Various Offices,' Says Daniel L. Zelenko of Crowell & Moring

Daniel L. Zelenko, 50, Crowell & Moring, New York. Job Title & Practice Area: Partner, co-chair of White Collar & Regulatory        See Original Article

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Stressed Out: University of Maine System's Legal Chief Resigns Amid Controversy

Stressed Out: University of Maine System's Legal Chief Resigns Amid Controversy

UMS legal chief James Thelen stated in a resignation letter that his “own stress has become unbearably intense and acute.”        See Original Article

In the Matter of Leon YY. v. Delaware County Department of Social Services

In the Matter of Leon YY. v. Delaware County Department of Social Services       See Original Article

Bullish on NFT and Web3 Opportunities? Here's What You Need to Know

“Businesses that fail to evolve will cease to be competitive,” said Louis Lehot, a partner with Foley & Lardner.        See Original Article

Mass shooting survivors testified to Congress. Here's where gun legislation stands

Mass shooting survivors testified before Congress in favor of legislation to address gun violence. The emotional pleas contrast the businesslike negotiations between lawmakers to make change. See Original Article

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Man Files Foreclosure Lawsuit Against Nationstar Mortgage

Man Files Foreclosure Lawsuit Against Nationstar Mortgage

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.        See Original Article

The legal practice areas most at risk for malpractice claims – PropertyCasualty360

The legal industry has a problem, and it is not just bad news for insurance companies. Law firms will likely feel the hit on their bottom lines … See Original Article

Delaware Supreme Court Vacates Contempt Order on TransPerfect CEO

The high court upheld orders on fees charged by a custodian from Skadden, but ended eight years of litigation by ruling CEP Philip Shawe should not have been held in contempt.        See Original Article

Legal Malpractice Payouts Reach 'All-Time High,' Firm Insurers Planning Premium Hikes

Most law firm insurers said they were planning rate increases this year to keep up with the increased severity of legal malpractice claim payouts, according to a new survey.       See Original Article

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Casey White retains new team of attorneys – WAFF

Casey White retains new team of attorneys – WAFF

(WAFF) – Casey White, the inmate that escaped from the Lauderdale County Detention Center with a former corrections officer, has new attorneys to … See Original Article

When companies and activist investors fight for control, these are the 13 lawyers they call to …

Insider identified the top lawyers either advising investors on campaigns or defending companies in proxy contests. Learn more about them here. See Original Article

Hadley seeks legal, IT pros – Daily Hampshire Gazette

HADLEY — Attorneys to handle labor law and to provide regular legal advice to the town are among professionals being sought by the town of Hadley. See Original Article

Former Bucyrus law director back to advising city on legal matters – Telegraph-Forum

Former Bucyrus law director John Andrew Motter is once again advising the city on legal matters, stepping in for interim law director Brian … See Original Article

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Southeast Takeaways: The Am Law 100 Examined

Southeast Takeaways: The Am Law 100 Examined

There are many interesting elements of the data and analysis to unpack, including the increases in hours billed as well as the potential for cuts as demand tails off in 2022.        See Original Article

'Distinction Is Meaningless': Appellate Court Vacates Restitution Award Based on Insurer's 'Cryptic Description of Benefits'

The Virginia Court of Appeals vacated a criminal restitution order, finding the trial court erred in combining two vague insurance benefits when considering the amount owed to a landlord whose rental property was set ablaze.        See Original Article

Widespread War for Talent Wages On in the Growing, Yet Complicated, NFT Space

“There is a significant scarcity of good lawyers practicing in the area of NFTs,” said Scott Shipman, CLO at Dapper Labs.       See Original Article

Kirkland Picks Up 6-Lawyer Registered Funds Group in New York, DC and Boston

All of the attorneys arrived from Proskauer Rose, where they held varying titles, and joined Kirkland as partners.      Related StoriesSidley Names Yvette Ostolaza Chair of Management Committee – EnclosureErica Rozow Joins Simpson Thacher as Partner – EnclosureSheppard Mullin Adds 5-Person Life Sciences Team Led by Scott Liebman – Enclosure  See Original Article

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Law Day Focuses on Four Students Who Sought Change

Law Day Focuses on Four Students Who Sought Change

The Judiciary’s observance of Law Day this year focuses on four students who brought historic cases to the federal courts that led to desegregation of public schools and shaped students’ First Amendment rights. 

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Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: Some Section 101 Cases Are Actually Pretty Easy + No Mandamusing the Kasowitz Firm + Latham Flushes High-Tech Bath Tissue Patents

Sterne Kessler and (Daniel) Block prove once again that traditional financial services re-imagined for computers face an uphill battle.        See Original Article

'A Lot of Anxiety': Lawyers, Firm Leaders Worried About Industry Despite COVID-19 Calming

“What was most pronounced was the level of anxiety on where this all lands,” said Randy Evans, a partner with Squire Patton Boggs.        See Original Article

Women Leaders in Tech Law: Catherine Kevane, Fenwick & West

Kevane snagged two early victories for GoPro in securities suits.

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Lawyers Criticize State's Abuse Settlement Proposal – InDepthNH.orgInDepthNH.org

Lawyers Criticize State's Abuse Settlement Proposal – InDepthNH.orgInDepthNH.org

Lawyers for the victims in the Sununu Youth Detention Center abuse lawsuit says the state's proposed settlement agreement is a trap. See Original Article

Akerman Rebrands Consumer Finance Practice as Evolving Fintech, Crypto Lap Regulation

The firm added data and technology to the practice title to demonstrate its expertise in cryptocurrencies, privacy and data security as clients face increasing CFPB oversight.      See Original Article

Remote or 'Hybrid Light' in the Office? The Differences Matter to Attorneys and Should to Law Firms

“Flexible working” varies greatly from firm to firm and could have a profound impact on which attorneys stay and which go.      See Original Article

LaPorte v. Garcia

Respondent Entitled to a Stay Pending ERAP Application Decision       See Original Article

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Emboldened by Prosecutors' New Lawsuit, US Judge Imposes More Requirements on Serial ADA Filers

Emboldened by Prosecutors' New Lawsuit, US Judge Imposes More Requirements on Serial ADA Filers

The orders from U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria are the first judicial response to a state civil action that seeks injunctions and civil penalties against the law firm Potter Handy.        See Original Article

Judge's Gripe About Family Court Is Not an Isolated Phenomenon, Lawyers Say

“To take someone who never handled a family law case and send them to judge school for a week or two, and throw them in a live courtroom—I have never seen such disastrous results,” said attorney William Deni.        See Original Article

What's Significant About $5B and $6B Law Firms?

The fast rise of Kirkland and Latham signals how these firms are moving closer to a business model rivaling a corporate client. But many law firms are not trying to keep up.        See Original Article

Lawyers hope new evidence can stop Texas woman's execution | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lawyers for a Texas woman who's denied she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter are hopeful new evidence will stop her execution. See Original Article

Emboldened by Prosecutors' New Lawsuit, US Judge Imposes More Requirements on Serial ADA Filers Attorney Power

The O Shaped Lawyer: A catalyst for driving law firm change | Legal Blog

The O Shaped Lawyer: A catalyst for driving law firm change | Legal Blog

Traditionally, the legal profession has produced individuals with deep technological knowledge. As Dan Kayne puts it, law schools aren't “teaching … See Original Article

A German software giant is unplugging its Russia business. – The New York Times

Legal obligations also made it more difficult for SAP to quit its business in Russia, the company said. SAP stopped all sales in Russia and … See Original Article

Attorneys for 'Rust' armorer tout findings from New Mexico probe | The Hill

Attorneys for the “Rust” armorer touted a New Mexico state investigation looking into the firearm discharged on the set. The probe found that … See Original Article

A New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to pay $87.5M to settle sex abuse lawsuits

The Diocese of Camden agreed to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic Church in the United States. See Original Article

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