Archive for November, 2019
Elon Musk to Face Trial Overtweets After Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit
News
U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson in Los Angeles ordered the jury trial to begin Dec. 3.
What is ‘Oil or Gas’ as Used in a Pipeline Easement?
News
The property owner contended that “oil and gas” referred to crude petroleum, but not refined products.
The Case of the Missing Apostrophe in the Contract
Insight
The outcome of a suit involving a contract between a general contractor and a subcontractor hinged on an apparently missing apostrophe in the agreement.
Contractual Liability Exclusion Excised from E&O Policy for Professional Services Company
Insight
The ruling could also apply to the “professional service” exclusion found in some D&O policies, including in policies issued to companies engaged in providing professional services.
Title VII Limitations Period May Not Be Shortened By Contract
Insight
Title VII’s limitations period is a non-waivable substantive right, rather than a waivable procedural one.
Law Schools With the Greatest Resources for Women
News
The findings are based on school reported data — the percent of the student body that are women — and student surveys.
Biglaw Firm Delights With Up to $40,000 Extra in Bonus Money for Big Billers
News
Another Biglaw firm has announced its bonus scales for associates, but this one adds something extra for those lawyers who put in the really long hours, reports Above the Law.
Ex-Big Law Partner Found Guilty in Cryptocurrency Fraud Trial
News
The former Locke Lord partner was one of the defendants in a lawsuit targeting individuals involved in the fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme OneCoin.
Survey: Workplace Equality, Mental Health and Brexit are Top Concerns of European Employers
Insight
Littler reports the survey found that improving workplace equality is top-of-mind for European employers, and most respondents are moving to address equal pay and workplace harassment.
Snubbing Trump, Lawyers Doling More Cash to Democrats
News
So far this election cycle, 95 percent of the total contributions from lawyers and law firms has gone to Democrats, the study found.
GOP Senator’s Opposition to Trump Court Nominee Won’t Stop Confirmation
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Sarah Pitlyk’s nomination narrowly cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee after Democrats criticized her advocacy work.
SCOTUS Ranks Last for Transparency on Fix the Court List; How Did Other Courts Fare?
News
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco is No. 1 for public access, according to Fix the Court.
26 Data Privacy Questions for Corporate Legal Departments
Insight
The new guide is designed to determine if the necessary people, processes and technology are in place to ensure compliance and avoid costly future litigation over data privacy issues.
Invitation: The Year’s Biggest E-Discovery Event
Event, Dec. 4, 2019
In addition to a webcast, the event will include networking and learning sessions in cities across the United States.
Frank Ballantine Joins Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group in Chicago Office
News
Frank D. Ballantine has joined Dykema in its Corporate Finance Practice Group as a member in the Chicago office.
Lisa Tavares Named Co-Chair of Venable’s Business Division
News
Lisa A. Tavares, a partner in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice at Venable LLP, joins Robert L. Waldman as co-chair of the firm’s Business Division.
Hanzo Adds Brad Harris as Vice President of Product
News
Ediscovery and legal technology veteran Brad Harris has joined Hanzo as vice president of product to lead the company’s product vision and innovation.
Brian P. Corrigan Has Been Elected a New York Bar Foundation Fellow
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Brian P. Corrigan of Farrell Fritz has been named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation.
2019 Case Law Mash-Up: Can You Assign Exaggerated Representations and Warranties to a Locked-In Vendor?
Insight
Several court cases in 2019 dealt with (or are still dealing with) key issues faced by parties to commercial contracts, including contracts for technology products and services, writes Eric Begun.
Hannah Vanderlaan Joins Freeborn’s Chicago Office as Litigation Associate
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Hannah D. Vanderlaan has joined Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago as an associate in the Litigation and Environment and Energy Law practice groups.
