Fox News’ General Counsel, Under Legal Siege, Takes Leave From Network
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Dianne Brandi could prove to be a key figure in a federal investigation because of her long and close association with Roger Ailes, who was ousted from Fox last year amid harassment allegations, reports The Washington Post.
Oil Majors Face Lawsuits on Climate Change Issues
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The plaintiffs hold the fossil fuel companies accountable for rising sea levels, changing landscapes, higher global temperatures and increased risk of storms and droughts, Zacks reports.
Why Lawyers Won’t Be Replaced By Smart Contracts
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The smart contract carries out what it is programmed to do, and that’s it. It doesn’t think independently, nor does it provide any reasoned analysis, writes Gary J. Ross.
Will the Supreme Court End Employment Contract Arbitration Clauses?
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The relevant cases being considered are from the 5th Circuit, which found the arbitration clause did not violate the NLRA, and the 7th and 9th circuits, which found similar clauses unenforceable.
2017 AIA Contract Documents Update
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Cozen O’Connor has published an update that reviews the new construction contract documents adopted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Trump’s Legal Team Isn’t Playing Well Together
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Tensions have been building since lawyer Ty Cobb joined the White House legal team last summer to deal with the Russia investigation, reports Bloomberg Law.
Feds Accuse Georgia GC of Helping Orchestrate Client’s Ponzi Scheme
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Georgia lawyer was an “active participant” in fleecing elderly and unsophisticated investors out of their savings, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
New Ranking Pegs Duke As World’s Top Law School
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Leading the list compiled by Times Higher Education is Duke University, followed by Stanford and Yale.
Onit to Unveil Contract Lifecycle Management at ACC
Event, Oct. 16-18
Onit will unveil its Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution at the 2017 ACC Annual Meeting in Washington, DC,, Oct. 16-18.
Nine at Ware Jackson Recognized By 2017 Super Lawyers
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Nine lawyers at Ware, Jackson, Lee, O’Neill, Smith & Barrow LLP have been recognized by Thomson Reuters Texas Super Lawyers in 2017, the firm announced.
Company Organizational Charts: Quick Tips for Lawyers
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Mark Little of Berkman Solutions has written a new article on the best use of legal entity organizational charts to communicate effectively with senior management and clients.
Trial Lawyer Talmage Boston Joins Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton
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Trial lawyer Talmage Boston has joined the business and entertainment law firm Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, as a partner in the Dallas office.
Dallas Attorney Clayton Bailey Named Benchmark Litigation Star
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Trial and appellate attorney Clayton Bailey of Dallas has earned recognition for a fourth consecutive year as a “Local Litigation Star” in the Benchmark Litigation guide to the nation’s top lawyers.
Thomson Reuters Report Highlights Legal Departments’ View of Tech, AI
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The report measures the perceptions of more than 200 in-house attorneys regarding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the perceived benefits and concerns once adopted.
Equifax Breach Caused by Lone Employee’s Error, Former CEO Says
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The Equifax data breach happened because a single employee failed to implement software fixes, the company’s former chief executive told members of Congress.
Yes, Overtime Laws Apply To Law Firms
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A pair of lawsuits allege two Florida law firms failed to pay administrative workers proper overtime wages in compliance with the Fair Labor Standard Act, reports Above the Law.
CBS Fires Legal Counsel Over Facebook Comments on Vegas Shooting
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CBS fired a a senior legal counsel after she criticized some victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting as “Republican gun toters” who did not deserve sympathy, reports The Washington Post.
Restructuring Partner Joins Thompson & Knight in New York
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Patrick J. Trostle has joined has Thompson & Knight LLP as a partner in its New York office in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group.
Blank Rome Adds Insurance Recovery Team in Los Angeles
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Blank Rome LLP has added Linda Kornfeld, David Thomas and Julia Holt to the firm’s Los Angeles office in the Insurance Recovery group. Linda Kornfeld joined as partner and vice chair of the group, David Thomas joined as partner and Julia Holt joined as of counsel.
Clyde Siebman Named Dallas/Fort Worth Patent Trial Lawyer of the Year
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Siebman is the founder of Siebman, Burg, Phillips & Smith, LLP, which maintains offices in Plano, Sherman and the other Eastern District cities of Marshall and Tyler.
