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The Biggest Supreme Court Cases to Watch in 2020

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The Supreme Court will hear a slate of highly charged disputes when the justices return to the bench in the new year and resume one of the most politically volatile terms in recent memory.

Ex-GC Sues Faraday & Future; Was Poached From Mayer Brown

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Hong Liu claims that the electric car startup lured him away from a Mayer Brown LLP partnership by fraudulently overstating its prospects.

Apple General Counsel Adams Earned $25.2 Million in 2019

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Katherine Adams receives $1 million in annual cash compensation, with the balance coming in the form of restricted stock awards in the company.

Wave Goodbye to Unenforceable Mineral Lien Waivers

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A post on the Gray Reed website covers an opinion that will have profound impacts on mineral liens and contractual provisions purporting to waive mineral liens.

Biglaw Firm Sued by Crypto Fund Manager for Alleged Malpractice

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Digital Capital Management’s complaint alleges that the law firm provided “inaccurate analysis and advice.”

Financial Tug-Of-War Emerges Over California Fire Victims’ Settlement

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The settlement leaves open just how much would be used to compensate victims, their lawyers and federal and state agencies for the money they spent on rescue and recovery operations.

Kentucky AG Asks FBI to Investigate Ex-Gov. Matt Bevin’s Pardons

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Attorney General Daniel Cameron cited concern for public safety in a letter he wrote to state legislators who had asked him to launch a state investigation into the pardons.

Don’t Forget the Sneaky Hidden Data: Best Practices for Managing Data Stored on Copiers/Machines

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Sneaky data can be the most lethal to any corporate entity, therefore organizations must treat copiers as other smart technology.

23 Tips for Drafting Employment Arbitration Agreements

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Careful drafting of employment arbitration agreements due to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affecting an employer’s ability to enforce such agreements.

Indemnify is a Funny Word Carrying Historical Baggage—Be Aware and Use with Care

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An indemnification remedy against sellers (subject to a cap) continues to find its way into many private company acquisition agreements.

Physician Non-Compete Agreements Present Challenges, Potential Controversy

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The key question when it comes to physician non-compete provisions is when do such provisions become unreasonable?

Andrea Kotrosits Joins Bradley in D.C.

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Andrea Kotrosits has joined the Washington, D.C., office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and as a member of the Policyholder Insurance Coverage team.

Mark R. Ustin Elected President of St. Catherine’s Center for Children’s Board

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Mark R. Ustin of Farrell Fritz has been elected president of St. Catherine’s Center for Children’s board of directors.

Bradley Adds 17 New Associates

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Seventeen attorneys have joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as associates across the firm’s offices in Birmingham; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas; Huntsville, Ala; and Nashville, Tenn.

Eversheds Sutherland Elects Six New US Partners

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Eversheds Sutherland has elected six new US Partners to be effective January 1, 2020.

Suit Claims Biglaw Firm Took Over Corporate Client’s Finances and Took Advantage of Its Impaired CEO

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The suit, filed in state court in New York, says Akin Gump took over finances and bookkeeping for Future Media Architects, a family-owned company.

Sullivan & Cromwell Sued for Malpractice by Ex-Skadden Attorney

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The plaintiff, Andrew Delaney, claims that Sullivan & Cromwell acted “unlawfully” and “unethically” in the international arbitration matter.

Law School Transparency Still Fighting Status Quo After a Decade

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One of the early findings of the 10-year-old nonprofit was that high starting salary salaries often listed for law school graduates were based on a low number of alumni responses.