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TOP NEWS Double Jeopardy Saves 3 Ex-Georgeson Advisers From Retrial
Double jeopardy prevents the federal government from retrying a trio of former Georgeson LLC advisers after a mistrial was declared when prosecutors refused to proceed with the fraud case after a juror exited on its penultimate day, a Massachusetts judge ruled Thursday.
Old Guidelines Warrant New Sentence For Fraudster: 1st Circ.
The First Circuit threw out an 11-year prison term Wednesday for a Puerto Rican man convicted on 29 counts of fraud and other charges for posing as a bankruptcy lawyer to help parents get out of jail for missing child support payments, ruling that the sentence had been calculated under outdated guidelines.
Keryx Shouldn't Get 2nd Chance To Ax Stock Suit, Court Told
Investors in Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. shot back Thursday at the company’s attempt to reargue its motion to dismiss a proposed class action alleging the company misled investors to believe it had mitigated supply chain risks before its stock tumbled due to a production delay.
1st Circ. Reopens Indonesian's Aslyum Bid Over Extemism
The First Circuit on Thursday reopened an Indonesian national's asylum bid to escape religious persecution in his home country, finding that the Board of Immigration Appeals overlooked critical evidence about the intensification of "Islamic fundamentalist fervor."
3rd Circ. Won't Revive Allergan Medicaid Rebate Suit
The Third Circuit on Thursday refused to revive a pharmaceutical executive's suit claiming Allergan Inc. and other drug manufacturers shorted the federal government on drug rebate payments, finding the companies did not knowingly violate any laws.
DHS Memo Justifies Ending DACA, Trump Tells 2nd Circ.
The Trump administration urged the Second Circuit on Wednesday to toss challenges by immigrants and an advocacy group to its decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, arguing that a recent Department of Homeland Security memorandum shows the decision was well thought out and not rash.
Feature Will Law Schools Start Counting ‘Generation ADA’?
No one is tracking law students with disabilities to see where the education system may be failing them, but some advocates are working to change this dynamic and build a better pipeline.
Q&A A Chat With Ogletree Knowledge Chief Patrick DiDomenico
In this monthly series, Amanda Brady of Major Lindsey & Africa interviews management from top law firms about the increasingly competitive business environment. Here we feature Patrick DiDomenico, chief knowledge officer at Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC.
Analysis Despite Abuse Horrors, Attys Feel Duty To Defend The Church
Despite horrific details in a recently unveiled grand jury report about sexual abuse suffered by more than a thousand victims at the hands of Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania, attorneys who have represented the church say that public scorn hasn't swayed them from their duty to provide a vigorous defense. Feature 3rd Circ. Oral Argument Dip Troubling, Chief Judge Says
The Third Circuit appellate bar is trying to reverse a troubling decline in oral arguments before its panels, which its Chief Judge D. Brooks Smith in an exclusive interview with Law360 says could have been brought on by a "stunning" increase in pro se filings he traces to the Great Recession of the late aughts. Quinn Emanuel Says Ex-Partners Can't Duck Fee Arbitration
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP reiterated on Thursday in New York court that its former partners who launched Selendy & Gay PLLC cannot escape arbitrating a dispute over a clause in their partnership agreement requiring them to remit fees earned from clients they took to their new firm. Stinson Leonard Grows In St. Louis With IP Boutique Tie-Up
Stinson Leonard Street LLP continued its expansion streak Thursday, announcing plans to acquire 28-strong St. Louis intellectual property boutique Senniger Powers LLP, following up on two new office openings earlier this year. 3 Reasons Attys Should Learn A Foreign Language
Becoming fluent in a foreign language may seem daunting, but the challenge can offer big rewards, including career opportunities and personal satisfaction, for attorneys willing to take it on. Here, Law360 looks at three reasons why lawyers should learn languages other than their own. Feature GC Cheat Sheet: The Hottest Corporate News Of The Week
The Sixth Circuit ruled the Fair Labor Standards Act doesn’t on its own thwart arbitration agreements, consumer groups fought back against industry attempts to amend a hastily enacted landmark privacy law in California and British police warned of an increase in cryptocurrency fraud. These are some of the stories in corporate legal news you may have missed in the past week. In Case You Missed It: Hottest Firms And Stories On Law360
For those who missed out, here's a look back at the law firms, stories and expert analyses that generated the most buzz on Law360 last week. Podcast Podcast Law360's Pro Say: Disabled Attys Fight For A Place In BigLaw
The legal profession can be a lonely place for attorneys with disabilities. They are often overlooked in diversity discussions, and may feel pressure to downplay their disability out of fear of facing bias and stigma. On this week's Pro Say podcast, we dive into these challenges and highlight how disabled attorneys are fighting for their place in the law. Series Judging A Book: Lipez Reviews 'Last Great Colonial Lawyer'
In his new book, "The Last Great Colonial Lawyer: The Life and Legacy of Jeremiah Gridley," Charles McKirdy argues that Gridley — someone I had never heard of — was the last great colonial lawyer, and that his cases illuminate his times. The author largely substantiates both claims, says First Circuit Judge Kermit Lipez. Kavanaugh Will Meet With Top Senate Opponent
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will come face-to-face with his opposition Monday as he sits down with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the lawmaker leading the fight against his confirmation. Ex-Clerk Says NY Courts Protected Judge Who Harassed Her
A former law clerk has accused the New York state judicial system of covering up for a judge who she says sexually harassed her, allegations she made in a suit filed in federal court against the jurist and 16 other judges, administrators and attorneys.
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