The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Ellen C. Brotman | December 7, 2018
What is a JDA? What protections does it provide to its members? What Rules of Professional Conduct govern it? How is the JDA affected by the subsequent cooperation of one of its members?
By Jenna Greene | December 7, 2018
Our Litigator of the Week is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partner Alex Spiro, recognized for his work in a case that involves lack of diversity in the legal profession, mandatory arbitration—and Jay-Z.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Lizzy McLellan | December 6, 2018
Andrea Constand claims Bruce Castor Jr. defamed her in his statements about the criminal case against Bill Cosby.
By Max Mitchell | December 6, 2018
A federal jury in Pennsylvania has hit Israel-based drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals with a more than $6.1 million verdict over claims that a manager discriminated against an American employee.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Aaron D. Weems | December 6, 2018
Montgomery County's goal is to decrease the time between a petitioner's filing date and the issuance of a final custody order and foster a system where each stage of the process can be a meaningful opportunity for resolution.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Andrew C. Kassner and Joseph N. Argentina, Jr. | December 6, 2018
One assumes that the decision to file a bankruptcy case is made by the debtor. However, a bankruptcy case can be commenced “against” the debtor by creditors. Given the serious implications for the debtor and its business of being forced into bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Code limits who can attempt to place a debtor into bankruptcy.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Cliff Rieders | December 6, 2018
Imagine this situation. A tragic car collision injures Michael Sauers and kills his wife. The injuries and death result from the “criminally reckless driving of police officer Stephen Homanko,” but the police officer walks away from any civil liability for money damages to the family he killed and injured. How could such a thing happen?
By Zach Schlein | December 6, 2018
The Third District Court of Appeal ordered Miami attorney Bruce Jacobs to pay attorney fees to opposing counsel in addition to referring him to the Florida Bar for disciplinary proceedings.
By Ben Seal | December 5, 2018
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe took home the Legal Services Innovation Award. Apple associate general counsel Jim Fowler was named the best in-house legal mentor. Keker, Van Nest & Peters and Covington & Burling took home awards for litigation boutique and California regional litigation departments of the year, respectively.
By Ben Seal | December 5, 2018
Kirkland & Ellis took home a major award as industry leaders gathered to celebrate the past year and look forward to the next. ben
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