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2nd Circuit's Stay Remains in Effect on Subpoena for Trump's Tax Records, DA Confirms
Recent revelations in the New York Times from Trump's tax records was not seen as affecting the current status of the subpoena, which requests eight years of Trump personal, family and business financial records.
In-House Counsel Should Review Click-Through Agreements, Arbitration Clauses as Online Shopping Spikes
"There is definitely a trend in clickwrap litigation that mirrors e-commerce transactions that take place online. If there are more transactions taking place, it means there is going to be more of an opportunity for class actions to be brought," Brian Powers, CEO of PactSafe in Indianapolis, said.
Penn Law Nets $50 Million Donation to Support Public Interest Students
The funding from the Robert and Jane Toll Foundation will double the number of full and partial scholarships available to Penn law students pursuing public interest careers.
Angry About Who Counts as Equity Partner? Tough.
Some firms are upset by how we define equity. Perhaps they should focus their attention internally.
What The Times' Bombshell on the President's Returns Means for the Trump Tax Court Fights
The story—and forthcoming coverage—is certain to give investigators an edge as they argue in court for access to the returns, now that the contents are publicly reported.
Judge Questions Flynn Defense Lawyer Over Conversations With Trump
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday sought to dispel concerns that its move to dismiss the Michael Flynn case was politically motivated.
Court Chides Morgan & Morgan as Holland & Knight Prevails in $4 Million Attorney-Fee Dispute
After more than seven years, the litigation proved more costly for the plaintiffs than the actual judgment it obtained.
'Hope is Not a Plan': Georgia Judge Searching for Test Case on Virtual Jury Selection
The judge thought he had a test case that could go up to the state Supreme Court, before it ended in a guilty plea.
Ahead of the Curve: Clinics Stagnate
This week's Ahead of the Curve looks at the latest data on clinics and externships from the Center for the Study of Applied Legal Education, and why those programs haven't expanded as much as you might think.
DC Judges Press DOJ on Census Timing as Officials Still Seek Quick End to Count
One judge said he believed challengers in another case will say the Trump administration is defying a court order blocking a rapid wind-down to the census operations.
Defense Lawyers Argue Juror COVID Scare Affected Outcome of Federal Criminal Trial
"The three compromise counts of conviction—an 'agreement' reached after the jury three times informed the judge they were hopelessly deadlocked during four days' of masked deliberations that kicked off with a juror's hospitalization with Covid symptoms—cannot be squared with the acquittal on the overall conspiracy," Dechert's Roger Burlingame said via email Monday. "There is no doubt the jury compromised to escape the jury room."
Dechert London Partner Withdraws Race and Sex Discrimination Claim Against Firm
Partner Monica Gogna left the firm in August after launching a claim against the firm.
Big Law Litigators Tell What's Worrying Clients About COVID Liability
"We're hearing from clients that there are going to be concerns," said Strotz, managing partner of the firm's L.A. office. "Everything from crisis management and employment to data privacy and security to insurance, real estate, corporate governance, restructuring. And this assumes there is not going to be legislation to abate some of this. I think it has the potential to reach all kinds of areas of the law."
Law Firms Are Leasing Less; Michael Flynn's Still Fighting His Charges; Uber Accused of Discrimination: The Morning Minute
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'For White People': Watch the Video as Black Lawyers Open Up About Microaggressions
"When you talk about microaggressions, it seems so innocent and harmless. But it's the repeated nature of hearing similar comments or expectations or questions that really ultimately impact the receiver of those comments."