Archive for March, 2017
Thousands of Trump University Students Sign Up for Hefty Refunds
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Plaintiffs claimed the university made false promises of riches and instant success. Trump fought the allegations for years but finally agreed to the deal, Bloomberg Law reports.
Glock Defeats Ex-Wife’s $500 Million ‘Shotgun’ Racketeering Suit
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Helga Glock had filed a racketeering lawsuit accusing her former husband of siphoning off millions of dollars from the family firearm empire, reports Bloomberg Businessweek.
Democratic Supreme Court Opposition Grows; Schumer Warns GOP
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Senate Democratic opposition to Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee swelled Friday as Democrats neared the numbers needed to block Judge Neil Gorsuch with a filibuster, reports the Associated Press.
Court: Arbitration Agreement Included In Product Manual Is Unenforceable
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A recent ruling in a federal count stated that a contractual term, like an arbitration clause, is binding only when the terms are reasonably conspicuous, rather than in a manner that de-emphasizes its provisions.
If You Checked The Box, You’re Bound By The Contract
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The moral of the story is to always read the contract before you sign, whether by signature or by checking the box, writes Pat Collins of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus.
How to Get Media-Ready for a High-Profile Trial
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The delicate balancing act of effectively handling a client’s case while also protecting their public reputation is far from easy, but it can be done if you recognize the potential pitfalls and what to expect from reporters, writes Bruce Vincent of Muse Communications.
Contracting Strategies Can Help Navigate Changing Environments
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Regardless of the flavor of the technology being used, it can be very helpful to look to the contracting strategy that is required to meet the business objective, write Edward J. Hansen and Eric J. Pennesi of Morgan Lewis.
When Construction Contracts Go Sideways in Bankruptcy
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When a contractor on a project files a bankruptcy case, the property owner and subcontractors have some serious decisions to make, writes Tracy Green in the California Construction Law Blog.
UT Dallas Honors Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Deborah Hankinson
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The UT Dallas Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor the school can bestow on its alumni and is presented to individuals who are outstanding in their chosen profession or life’s work.
Dallas-Based Bailey Brauer Earns Spot Among BTI’s ‘Best Branded’ Law Firms
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Dallas-based litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group as one of the law firms with the “best brand standing” in the country, based on a survey of corporate counsel and executives at the world’s largest organizations.
Trump Appoints One of His Lawyers to Review Mergers
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Companies are hoping that the new Republican administration will be more permissive with mergers than the Obama administration was, The New York Times reports.
Supreme Court Considers Why Patent Trolls Love Texas
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In recent years, a single judge based in Marshall, Tex., oversaw about a quarter of all patent cases nationwide, more than the number handled by all federal judges in California, Florida and New York combined, The New York Times reports.
Valeant Ex-CEO Pearson Sues Drugmaker Over Withheld Shares
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.’s former chief executive officer accused the drugmaker of failing to deliver 3 million shares promised him as part of an exit package, reports Bloomberg.
Julie Campanini Joins Magna Legal Services
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Julie Campanini has joined Magna Legal Services as a senior litigation consultant in its New York office.
Hogan Lovells Adds Real Estate Lawyer Lea Ann Fowler in Denver
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Hogan Lovells announces that Lea Ann Fowler will join the firm’s Real Estate practice as a partner in the Denver office.
Greensfelder Welcomes Three Attorneys to Chicago Office
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Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., announces the expansion of its Chicago office with the addition of three attorneys across the firm’s Securities & Financial Services, Litigation and Intellectual Property groups.
Thomas F. Bush Joins Freeborn as Partner
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Thomas F. Bush has joined the Freeborn & Peters LLP’s Chicago office as a partner and member of the Litigation Practice Group and Insurance/Reinsurance Industry Group.
Michael Best Adds Ex-DOJ Attorney to Environmental Resources Practice Group
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Michael Best announced that John Sheehan has joined its Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.
Akerman’s Dale Noll Installed as President of National LGBT Bar Association
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Akerman LLP announced trusts and estates associate Dale Noll has been installed as president of the National LGBT Bar Association, the country’s largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied legal professionals
Notes on a Law Firm Pitch From an In-House Attorney
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On Bloomberg Law, Dennis Garcia, Microsoft Corp, assistant general counsel, offers an insider’s perspective on how in-house counsel trying to “sell” themselves to their business clients and senior legal department leaders.
