Alexa Woronowicz

September 29, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Sept. 20, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a ­precedential opinion in Souryavong v. Lackawanna County that is music to the ears of employers on two fronts. First, the court of appeals defined a willful violation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) narrowly, requiring actual awareness of the specific FLSA violation and a degree of egregiousness. Second, the Third Circuit affirmed the district court's attorney fees award, applying a hybrid lodestar and multi-factor test analysis, resulting in an award to the plaintiffs' counsel of approximately one-third of what the plaintiffs originally sought.

By Andrea M. Kirshenbaum

6 minute read

September 29, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

In July and August, we discussed the president's role in setting antitrust policy at the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division. Specifically, we pointed out that presidents routinely face ­competing domestic and foreign policy challenges that require a delicate balance and flexible approach to antitrust enforcement.

By Carl W. Hittinger 
and Tyson Y. Herrold

9 minute read

September 29, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut's legal community has been eager to assist fellow Americans in Puerto Rico who have experienced a humanitarian crisis since Hurricane Maria hit the island Sept. 20.

By By Michael Marciano

6 minute read

September 29, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Deutsche Bank has agreed to a preliminary settlement of $190 million in a class action suit over foreign exchange rate price fixing allegations against some of the world's biggest financial institutions.

By B. Colby Hamilton

2 minute read

September 29, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Now is an uncertain time for Texas companies that do business with the shipping industry as trade deals are renegotiated and the shipping industry continues to rank in the top of most lists for industries likely to face insolvency.

By Alexa Woronowicz

5 minute read

September 29, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Rick Kopstein, the New York Law Journal's photographer for 28 years, was joined by judges and photographers at the opening of his gallery exhibit "My Eyes on New York" at the Eastern District Courthouse on Sept. 28.

By David Handschuh, Photographer

1 minute read

September 29, 2017 | Daily Report Online

Drone law is filled with enthusiastic entrepreneurs who need help navigating the still-forming laws that apply to unmanned aircraft.

By Robin Hensley, Raising the Bar

5 minute read

September 29, 2017 | Daily Report Online

A Georgia police department and one of its officers has been sued for arresting three people based on a report by a "drug recognition expert" who accused each of driving under the influence of marijuana.

By Chevel Johnson

3 minute read

September 29, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Ethics and Criminal Practice columnist Joel Cohen writes: The consequences in the criminal courtroom regarding a proponent's offer of what is, or turns out to be, false testimony are different depending on which side proffers the testimony. After all, a prosecutor's duty is not simply to win, but to assure that justice prevails. So what if a prosecution witness lies?

By Joel Cohen

7 minute read

September 29, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Kirkland & Ellis partners Christopher Field and Jan Scobie have joined the London office of Dechert, an Am Law 100 firm that has been particularly acquisitive in recent weeks.

By Anna Ward

3 minute read