Biglaw Partner Suspended After Accusing Small-Firm Litigator of Using Pregnancy to Delay Trial
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“Parental leave is not a compelling circumstance justifying the severe prejudice” that will be caused by delaying the trial, Paul Reid argued.
Papa John’s Founder Sues the Company, Seeking Documents Related to His Ouster
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A Papa John’s spokesman called John Schnatter’s filing “a needless and wasteful lawsuit in an attempt to distract from his own words and actions.”
Ex-Dentons Extortionist Faces Disciplinary Charges
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Bloomberg Law is reporting that a former Dentons associate who stole the firm’s confidential files and then tried to extort cash and artwork from the firm now faces attorney discipline charges.
Burn Victim Sues Chinese Phone Subsidiary ZTE USA Over House Fire
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The plaintiff suffered serious burns from a fire he attributed to his recently purchased ZTE ZMax Pro Blu phone catching fire while he slept.
S.H.E. Summit in Dallas Aug. 16 Will Focus on Gender Equality
Event, August 16, 2018, Dallas
S.H.E. Summit Bacardi Dallas is a full-day program that convenes female and male leaders to network and accelerate the global advancement of women with a goal of reaching gender equality by 2030.
How to Recycle Your Best Content to Market Your Law Practice
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The next time you pour yourself into a CLE presentation or a blog post, give some thought to how you can get more than one use out of all that work, advises Muse Communications.
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Attorney Joins Perkins Coie in Palo Alto
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Perkins Coie announced that Adrian Rich has joined the firm’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice as a partner in the firm’s Palo Alto office.
Littler Adds Shareholder Lance Gibbons in Washington, D.C.
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Lance E. Gibbons has rejoined Littler as a shareholder in the Washington, D.C., office.
States Look for New Angle to Fight No-Poach Agreements
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No-poach agreements should be limited in scope and duration, and if no-hire provisions are included, they should be limited to upper-level management, according to Fisher & Phillips.
US Duck Boat Operators Under Scrutiny Following Branson Drowning Tragedy
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The latest tragedy should spur operators everywhere to take a close look at safety procedures and design issues and ensure that personnel are properly trained to respond to emergencies, said Steve Fernelius of Houston-based Fernelius Simon.
Facebook GC Leaving as the Company Grapples With Election Aftermath, Federal Investigation
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Colin Stretch led Facebook’s investigation into Russian meddling, and has been key in crafting the company’s legal response to the Cambridge Analytica privacy debacle.
Las Vegas Shooting Victims Outraged Over MGM’s Lawsuit Against Them
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MGM Resorts International sued victims in at least seven states in a bid to get federal courts to declare the company has no liability for the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, reports the Associated Press.
Bitcoin Exchange Operator Faces 40 Years in Jail for Lying to SEC
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The virtual currency operator absconded with investors’ assets, exchanging them into U.S. dollars to buy groceries and to pay for travel and other personal expenses, reports Bloomberg Law.
East Texas Firm Chalks Up $43.3 Million Med-Mal Verdict
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In a new video, lawyers from Tyler, Texas-based Martin Walker PC discuss a recent medical malpractice case that yielded their client a $43.32 million verdict, including $25 million in exemplary damages.
Vault Ranks AZA Among Top Mid-Sized US Law Firms in Work Quality, Hiring Selectivity
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Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. is ranked among the nation’s top mid-sized law firms and among the top 10 for quality of work and top 15 for hiring selectivity by Vault rankings.
Zapproved and Hanzo Announce Ediscovery Partnership
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In a webinar, Zapproved and Hanzo will discuss common challenges and helpful solutions along the road to the proper management of Slack in the eDiscovery process.
Venable Partner Craig Thompson Elected President of International Association of Defense Counsel
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Craig A. Thompson was elected president of the IADC for 2018-2019. With members from six continents, 51 countries and territories, the IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Hogan Lovells Appoints New Board Member
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Hogan Lovells has elected Karen Hughes as a new partner to its board. She will serve as an At-Large representative, and will start her role effective immediately.
Three Join Litigation and Energy Groups in Bradley’s Houston Office
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff have joined the firm’s Houston office as partners.
Randall Oyler Joins Quarles & Brady’s Litigation Practice in Chicago
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Randall L. Oyler has joined Quarles & Brady’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group as a partner in its Chicago office.
