Archive for August, 2018
Defining Personal Information in Contracts
Insight
The terms “personal information,” “personal data,” “personally identifiable information,” and “PII” are often left undefined in contracts and treated as if they were terms of art for which there was a single definition, according to a post on the website of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.
United Airlines Loses Challenge to Union Drive
News
Bloomberg reports that a vote on unionization by 2,700 United Airlines in-flight catering workers can proceed over the company’s objections, the general counsel of the National Mediation Board ruled.
ConocoPhillips to Hire Baker Botts M&A Partner as GC
News
Houston-based energy giant ConocoPhillips is expected to name Baker Botts corporate transactional partner Kelly Brunetti Rose of Houston as its new general counsel, according to a report in The Houston Chronicle.
7th Circuit Tosses $3M Verdict in Suit Blaming Antidepressant Labeling for Biglaw Partner’s Suicide
News
The ABA Journal reports that a federal appeals court has overturned a $3 million award to the widow of a Reed Smith partner who blamed antidepressant labeling for her husband’s suicide.
Measuring Legal Tech ROI
Insight
ROI is the language of the C-suite, and it’s imperative for in-house lawyers to show fluency, according to Xakia.
Third Quarter IADC Defense Counsel Journal Dissects Trending International Law Topics
News
The International Association of Defense Counsel has published its third quarter 2018 Defense Counsel Journal (DCJ) with articles on trending international law issues.
Ideas for Law Firm Newsletter Content
Insight
Think of your newsletter as your firm’s hometown newspaper, and let people know about the interesting stories, people, and events that make your firm unique, advises Muse Communications.
Aretha Franklin Dies Without Will or Trust in Place
News
Planning in situations of progressive or life-threatening illness often becomes impractical and may give rise to contests and disputes.
CobbleStone Software Announces Contract Data Discovery and Extraction Services
News
CobbleStone Software, developer of contract lifecycle management solutions, announced the release of Contract Data Discovery and Extraction Services.
Michael Best Adds Litigation Attorney in Chicago
News
Sarah K. Lash has joined Michael Best’s Chicago office as senior counsel in the Litigation Practice Group.
Sayles Werbner Attorneys Once Again Named to Best Lawyers in America
News
Trial law firm Sayles Werbner is home to seven attorneys selected once again to the annual Best Lawyers in America listing.
Seyfarth Expands Construction Practice with P3 Lawyer in Washington, D.C.
News
Seyfarth Shaw announced the arrival of partner Charles E. “Chuck” Wall to the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) group and Construction practice in Washington, D.C.
Insurance Attorney Meloney Perry Selected to Best Lawyers in America for 2019
News
Dallas insurance coverage and litigation attorney Meloney Perry, founder of Perry Law P.C. has been named to the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in recognition of her work in insurance law.
Former EEOC Senior Counsel James Paretti Joins Littler in Washington
News
James A. Paretti Jr. has joined Littler as a shareholder in the Washington, D.C., office.
Judge Slashes Attorneys’ Fees in Anthem Data Breach Settlement
News
The judge ruled that attorneys for the class action plaintiffs are entitled to $31 million in fees, $2 million in expenses, and $132,000 for other operation costs, according to Bloomberg Law.
Law Firms Post Best Revenue Performance Since Recession
News
Bloomberg Law reports that rising demand and rates pushed law firm revenue up 5.5 percent in the first half of 2018, the strongest performance since the recession.
Jury Awards Family $242 Million After Finding Toyota Liable for Children’s Injuries in Crash
News
The family’s legal team presented evidence they said showed engineering, design and structural issues with the front seat backs of the vehicle, according to The Dallas Morning News.
The Biglaw Firm Defending the Catholic Church
News
Reports indicate that Cardinal Donald Wuerl has tapped Jones Day to represent him on matters relating to a grand jury report that alleged the sexual abuse of thousands of victims at Catholic dioceses across Pennsylvania.
Another Lawyer Slain: Indiana Victim was Close to Retirement
News
Indiana lawyer T. Edward Page was murdered at his home by a client, Hobart, Ind., police said late last week.
Ex-Biglaw Partner Gets 18 Months in Prison for Role in Shkreli Fraud
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The former lawyer who helped “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli defraud investors landed just one and a half years in prison for his role in the crime.
