David Horrigan

November 03, 2003 | National Law Journal

When a bank's loans to several borrowers went bad, the bank wasn't the only one left holding the bag�its lawyers were as well.

By David Horrigan

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June 22, 2009 | National Law Journal

By David Horrigan

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July 01, 2002 | Legaltech News

By David Horrigan

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November 03, 2008 | National Law Journal

In a decision sharply critical of lawyers on both sides of a civil suit alleging lawyer misconduct, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that attorneys and law firms could not use state law to avoid civil liability under 10(b) of the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for alleged fraudulent misrepresentations in the sale of securities.

By David Horrigan / Special to The National Law Journal

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October 09, 2008 | National Law Journal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has agreed to stay a federal district court's order that White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers comply with U.S. House Judiciary Committee subpoenas regarding the forced resignations of nine U.S. attorneys.

By David Horrigan / Special to The National Law Journal

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September 15, 2008 | National Law Journal

Attempts by a village in the Florida Keys to preserve its character by banning some chain stores — including Starbucks and Walgreens — fell afoul of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 8 the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. The court issued two concurrent opinions holding that the village's anti-"formula retail" and "formula restaurant" ordinance violated the dormant commerce clause and discriminated against interstate commerce.

By David Horrigan / Special to The National Law Journal

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August 19, 2008 | Daily Report Online

A disabled auto racing fan is entitled to a view of the track unimpeded by standing able-bodied fans, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled, adding to a circuit division over the issue. The court said that the California Speedway Corp. had violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12181 et seq.

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May 05, 2003 | National Law Journal

During the Republicans' long legal odyssey in search of evidence against Bill and Hillary Clinton, the depositions had some memorable moments. While comedians enjoyed the conundrum of what the definition of 'is' is, another deposition formed the basis of a legal question with greater potential importance for litigators: Is a deposition videotape a public record?

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March 30, 2009 | National Law Journal

A sharply divided Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a trial court's refusal to dismiss a 33-count felony indictment against a physician for unlawfully distributing or dispensing a controlled substance. The constitutional controversy is over whether the doctor's conduct was even a crime. The alleged crime: He gave his nurse practitioner a pad of signed prescription slips when he went on vacation.

By David Horrigan / Special to The National Law Journal

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March 31, 2003 | National Law Journal

In an attorney-discipline action stemming from a legal family feud between the two sons of the late jeweler Harry Winston, the Florida Supreme Court on March 20 suspended a lawyer for 90 days for his part in compensating a consultant who later became a fact witness. Florida Bar v. Wohl, No. SC95770.

By David Horrigan

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