Thompson & Knight Adds Trial Partner to Dallas Office
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Thompson & Knight LLP announced that Jessica B. Magee has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial Practice Group in Dallas.
SDV Hires Brian J Clifford
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Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. announced that associate Brian J. Clifford has joined the firm’s SDV Northeast office.
Law Firms Face $500M Lawsuit in Fallout of Ponzi Fraudster’s Conviction
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Nine law firms face civil claims they aided and abetted a multimillion-dollar securities scam run by convicted fraudster Robert Shapiro.
Former Bumble Bee Tuna CEO Found Guilty of Price Fixing
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Prosecutors alleged that he conspired with colleagues and executives at rival companies on a “peace proposal” in order to boost prices.
Law Firm Partner Forced to Retire Not Protected by Age Bias Law
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In a case of first impression, the Eigth Circuit ruled that a law firm’s mandatory partner retirement policy doesn’t violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Lowenstein Sandler Ads Max Karpel as Partner in Investment Management Group
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Lowenstein Sandler has announced that Max Karpel has joined the firm as partner in the Investment Management group.
Hughes Hubbard Issues 2019 FCPA & Anti-Bribery Alert
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Hughes Hubbard has released its annual FCPA Alert. The alert provides a comprehensive review of the cases, trends and enforcement actions that impacted anti-corruption law throughout 2018 and 2019 and predicts what compliance professionals and general counsel can expect to see in 2020.
Monica Niewiarowski Joins Dallas-Based Bailey Brauer Trial Firm
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Monica Niewiarowski has joined Bailey Brauer PLLC in the firm’s complex commercial litigation, trial, and appellate practices.
Lowenstein Sandler’s Creates Survey of State Charity Registration Requirements
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Lowenstein Sandler released a survey of State Charity Registration Requirements that helps nonprofits raise funds online and nationwide in a safe and legal way.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Life Sciences Patent Group
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Barnes & Thornburg has announced the addition of a life sciences patent group.
Perkins Coie Expands Anchorage Office with Labor and Employment Senior Counsel
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Michael O’Brien has joined Perkins Coie in Anchorage as a senior counsel in the Labor & Employment practice.
As Trump Cases Arrive, Supreme Court’s Desire to Be Seen as Neutral Arbiter Will Be Tested
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The court will consider whether to schedule a full briefing and argument on the president’s request that it overturn a lower-court ruling giving New York prosecutors access to Trump’s tax returns and other financial records.
Biglaw Firm Announces ‘Significant Expansion’ Of Benefits Offerings
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The new policy gives lawyers up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, while staff will be eligible to take at least 12 weeks.
Judge Berates Lawyers for Gig Economy Companies for Trying to ‘Worm Out’ of Arbitration
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A federal judge Monday accused food delivery service DoorDash of trying to “squirm” out of its obligation to arbitrate labor disputes with more than 2,000 workers.
Ohio Attorney Suspended for Helping Clients Evade Taxes
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The Ohio Supreme Court found that actions of Gregory Thomas Plesich violated professional ethics rules prohibiting lawyers from helping clients break the law.
AAA-ICDR Arbitrator Survey Gives Insight on Cases
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The survey revealed exactly how attorneys and their clients negatively affect the efficiency and cost effectiveness of their cases.
Legal Fight Over Flaring in the Eagle Ford
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The dispute, between Williams MLP Operating and Exco Operating Co., has moved to district court in Travis County in Austin.
Buying and Selling a Business: Disclosure Schedules and Why They Matter
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Disclosure schedules supplement the purchase and sale agreement in the sale of a business by incorporating disclosures about the business being sold, according to a post on the website of Thompson Coburn.
Does an Arbitrator Have Authority to Compel Production of Third-Party Documents?
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If a case is subject to arbitration, it is likely there will be a dispute about whether the arbitrator has the authority to compel production of third-party documents or witnesses for deposition.
Physician Contracting: Understanding Letters of Intent
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AMA senior attorney Wes Cleveland discusses physicians’ letters of intent and when an attorney should be retained during the contracting process.
