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Archive for June, 2012
Slander Suit Says Paul Hastings Lawyer’s Spittle Spurred Slap
Jun 30th
A contentious deposition during which an opposing counsel slapped a Paul Hastings partner in the face has resulted in Paul Hastings being slapped with a lawsuit. The firm has moved to dismiss the suit, in which lawyer Kenechukwu Okoli accuses the firm and partner Allan Bloom of slander and assault.
The Wizard of Poof
Jun 30th
A lot of companies worry about the privacy and security of their executives. Consultant Frank Ahearn offers an unusual solution to his corporate clients.
Who wins? Health care lawyers, that’s who
Jun 30th
Health care lawyers say they expect an uptick in demand for their services now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, as clients that took a wait-and-see approach to compliance must now forge ahead to meet key deadlines in 2014.
Tough medicine
Jun 30th
The U.S. Supreme Court faced a potential political tsunami this term, stirred by the potent combination of a close presidential election campaign, public cynicism about the court after Bush v. Gore and Citizens United, and public anxiety over a limping economy. The court extricated itself with its landmark decisions on health care and immigration, but next term will likely be another major test of the justices’ ability to find common ground as they face questions involving race and gay rights.
Bar fight erupts in D.C.
Jun 30th
A proposal to give the District of Columbia Bar’s Board of Governors more control over the budget of the bar’s disciplinary arm has sparked a backlash, with officials on the disciplinary side warning that the changes could threaten the bar’s ability to police its members.
Under Watchful Eye, Circuit Fares Better
Jun 30th
Ninth Circuit Judge Diarmuid O’Scannlain showed he knows how to read the high court in a term that saw fewer smackdowns.
Fresh Ink: Inside Today’s Legal – June 29
Jun 30th
Can’t find a paper, but want a sneak peek at the stories inside The Legal this morning? Consider this your personal delivery service.
Colo. Supreme Court rules ballots can be inspected
Jun 30th
DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that voted ballots are public records open to inspection by any citizen.
Court won’t hear ‘wardrobe malfunction’ appeal
Jun 30th
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court decided Friday not to consider reinstating the government’s $550,000 fine on CBS for Janet Jackson’s infamous breast-bearing “wardrobe malfunction” at the 2004 Super Bowl.
Supreme Court turns away media companies’ appeal
Jun 30th
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has turned down media companies’ plea to lift a prohibition on owning both a newspaper and a television station in the same market.
Consumers Allege Pulp Fiction in Tropicana’s ‘Natural’ O.J. Claims
Jun 30th
Federal lawsuits are mounting against Tropicana, alleging that its “natural” orange juice is as much a product of laboratory science as of squeezing.
Defendant’s Smile Gets Him Six More Months in Prison
Jun 30th
A district court has the discretion to boost a prison sentence because the defendant smiled at the sentencing, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has ruled.