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March 07, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

AG Garland Calls Prosecuting Execs 'Greatest Deterrent' to Corporate Fraud

Speaking at a white-collar crime conference in San Francisco, Attorney General Merrick Garland also discussed the rising use of AI by cybercriminals and "the heightened level of threats and the hyperspeed of threats against everyone who works in public spaces."
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March 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The Dangers of Calling Law's Most Serious Problems 'Industry-Wide Issues'

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck stops at no-one.
4 minute read
March 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Court Finds Summary Judgment Inappropriate for Adverse-Possession Case

"Although summary judgment is certainly not precluded in adverse-possession cases, adverse possession raises predominantly fact-intensive issues that generally must be resolved at trial," the decision said.
3 minute read
March 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Why 'Growth for Growth's Sake' May Actually Help Law Firms

"The movement over the past month has [confirmed that] we're going to continue seeing some of the largest, highest-profit firms have this tremendous recruiting advantage," noted law firm consultant Kristin Stark.
6 minute read
March 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

Divided 2nd Circuit Adopts 'Real Name' Test for Associational Standing

Judge Richard Wesley, expressing the minority view, called the test too strict and an "unfortunate ruling for organizations everywhere."
4 minute read
March 05, 2024 | Law.com

Why a Lack of Black Representation in the Legal Industry Should Concern the Entire Profession

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Marlon Hill, of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, shares why he thinks Black History Month can be an opportunity to learn about how we can do better and make better policy.
1 minute read
March 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Good News for 2 Law Firms Accused of Vexatious Litigation

"The defendants claim that the plaintiff lacked standing to bring its application for a prejudgment remedy because it is predicated on claims that the plaintiff does not have standing to assert," the decision said. "They therefore claim the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the matter."
3 minute read
March 05, 2024 | National Law Journal

Behind 'Unanimous' Trump Vote, a Divided Supreme Court

"Today, the majority goes beyond the necessities of this case to limit how Section 3 can bar an oathbreaking insurrectionist from becoming President," Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in a concurrence.
7 minute read
March 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: Recent Laterals at FLB, Suisman Shapiro, Murtha Cullina

FLB Law, Suisman Shapiro and Murtha Cullina advance experienced attorneys.
3 minute read
March 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Gag Order Ahead of Criminal Trial Is Unconstitutional, Trump Lawyers Argue

Defense lawyers argued that the restraint would effectively mute their client as a presidential candidate during a critical point in his campaign.
4 minute read

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