Archive for July, 2018
White House Withdraws Judicial Nominee; GOP Didn’t Have Votes for Confirmation
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The nomination drew widespread criticism over articles Ryan Bounds wrote in the Stanford Review as an undergraduate that ridiculed multiculturalism and groups concerned with racial issues, according to The Washington Post.
Biglaw Tries to Persuade Judge Not to Send One of Their Own to Prison
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Some former colleagues of the lawyer who was convicted of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the “Pharma Bro” case are asking the judge in his case for leniency.
Former Baylor Coach Rips Pepper Hamilton, Calls Out Ken Starr
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A former football coach who lost his job at Baylor University had some harsh words for former Baylor president Ken Starr, but his strongest words are for Pepper Hamilton, the firm that investigated a sexual misconduct scandal involving football players.
Court Affirms Take-Nothing Verdict for Company Harmed by Texas Ponzi Scheme
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A federal district court judge has affirmed a take-nothing defense verdict for the owner of an Oklahoma City-based company that unknowingly provided services in connection with a mineral royalties Ponzi scheme.
Does Your Employee Agreement Address These Three Often-Overlooked IP Provisions?
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Intellectual property can be one of the most valuable assets of a company and should not be glossed over, warns John E. Munro of Harness, Dickey & Pierce.
Fifth Circuit Overturns Arbitration Order Where Employer Failed to Countersign Agreement
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Texas federal court’s order compelling arbitration in a sexual harassment and discrimination case because one party failed to sign an agreement to arbitrate, reports Karl Bayer in the Disputing blog.
Corporate Partner Christopher A. Pesch Joins Freeborn’s New York Office
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Christopher A. Pesch has joined Freeborn & Peters LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in New York.
FisherBroyles Adds Litigators in Florida and Philadelphia
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FisherBroyles, LLP has added Wayne Alder and Alfred J. Monte, Jr. as partners and litigators in the firm’s Naples, Fla., and Philadelphia offices, respectively.
Langley & Banack Attorneys Receive Professional Excellence Awards by Texas Lawyer
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Langley & Banack, Inc. announced that Emerson “Buddy” Banack Jr. and Natalie Friend Wilson have been recognized by Texas Lawyer for their contributions to the legal profession.
Steptoe Adds Hill Veteran George Callas to Government Affairs and Tax Practices
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George Callas, who served as senior tax counsel to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and was one of the chief architects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP’s Government Affairs & Public Policy and Tax Groups
Michael Best Names New Chief Operating Officer
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Truda K. Chow has joined Michael Best as Chief Operating Officer. Chow most recently served as a senior advisor at LawVision Group, a professional and legal services consultancy.
GC Resigns, Stands Accused of Falsifying Death Threats
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Julia Marie Ezell faces three counts of using a computer to send herself death threats and then falsely report a made-up crime, reports KWTV News 9.
ABA Reveals Alleged $1.3M Theft By a Now-Former Staff Member on Tax Form
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An ABA official told the ABA Journal that the theft was well-hidden with falsified documents, but the theft became apparent when the individual got more ambitious in attempts to divert more money.
Lawyer Suspended for False Advertising, ‘Gross Incompetence’
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Daren Allen Webber’s incompetent representation of bankruptcy clients and violations of the rules on attorney advertising, the federal court found.
Netflix v. Winston & Strawn Spotlights Advance Conflict Waiver
The waivers—often broadly worded and vague—have become a regular feature of retainer agreements that large law firms execute with corporate clients, according to Bloomberg Law.
Jury Needed Only 45 Minutes to Agree on Punitives in Johnson & Johnson Talc Case
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Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $4.69 billion to 22 women and their families who had claimed that asbestos in the company’s talcum powder products caused them to develop ovarian cancer, reports The New York Times.
Using Multi-Tiered Marketing to Amplify Your Legal Practice
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Winning recognition in such listings as The Best Lawyers in America presents a prime marketing opportunity that can go far beyond what many lawyers realize, writes Bruce Vincent for Muse Communications.
Webinar: Leveraging the Data in Your Contracts to Prove the Value of Legal
Webinar, July 26, 2018, 10 a.m. PST
The webinar will discuss legal’s new role as a strategic business function has forced legal teams to evolve, shifting from cost-center to profit-center.
Elite Firm Blows Right Through Going Market Rate for Associates
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Dovel & Luner associates also can count on bonuses based on the firm’s success, sometimes rising to as much as $700,000, reports Above the Law.
Longtime Carolina Panthers General Counsel Fired
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Richard Thigpen is the second high-profile Panthers executive to leave the team since hedge fund manager David Tepper bought the Panthers for $2.275 billion.
