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National Law Journal

Judge Excoriates US Justice Dept. for a 'House of Cards' False Claims Case

A federal magistrate judge has struck a key witness and ordered the U.S. Justice Department to pay legal fees to HCR ManorCare Inc., one of the country's largest providers of skilled nursing facilities, for alleged missteps in a case the government touted in the crackdown on fraud in the health care industry. “I don't think this case should have ever been brought,” a federal magistrate judge in Virginia said at a recent hearing. “I have looked at this stuff, and I'm appalled, I'm embarrassed, I'm ashamed that the Department of Justice would rely on this kind of nonsense." The government indicated this week it will appeal the decision.
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New Jersey Law Journal

In Closing, Feds Cast Menendez as Co-Defendant's 'Personal Senator'

Friendship and bribery are not mutually exclusive, prosecutors told the jury during Thursday's closing arguments in the two-month-long trial of U.S.…
14 minute read

National Law Journal

DC Judge Sets No-Nonsense Tone in Manafort Hearing

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson warned lawyers to follow the court's local rules about handling highly publicized cases.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

In Contempt Clash at Guantanamo, Chief Defense Lawyer Is Jailed

Miller & Chevalier's Barry Pollack goes to court to argue for the release of Brig. Gen. John Baker, chief defense counsel of the Military Commissions Defense Organization System. A commission judge held Baker in contempt and ordered him confined for 21 days for refusing to rescind his Oct. 11 decision to excuse three civilian lawyers from their defense of a detainee. The dispute centers on concern about adequate protection of attorney-client privileges at the naval base.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Lawyers 'Should Be Ashamed,' Judge Says in Order on Wage Settlement

In just three sentences, a judge in Colorado shot down an unpaid wage settlement, stating that “the parties and counsel should be ashamed of themselves for asking a federal court to approve this settlement.”
8 minute read

The Recorder

Ex-Akin Gump Partner To Plead Guilty Over Plot To Sell Whistleblower Complaints

A superseding criminal complaint filed against Jeffrey Wertkin on Wednesday includes three new counts—two for obstruction of justice and a third for interstate transport of stolen goods.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Ask Appeals Court to Revive $72M Talc Verdict in Mo. Court

Plaintiffs lawyers have asked a Missouri court of appeals to reconsider its reversal of a $72 million talcum powder verdict as more cases are sent to a multidistrict litigation docket in New Jersey federal court.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Clarence Thomas Speaks: Gorsuch Is a 'Good Man'

In an extremely rare media interview on Fox News Wednesday night, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas defended his new colleague, discussed judicial philosophy and raised concerns about limiting exposure to ideas.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

DC Judge Leery of Wading Into Travel Ban

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan appeared to question whether the court in Washington, D.C., should delve into the litigation surrounding President Donald Trump's recent travel ban proclamation.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

'Sleepless Nights' for D.C. Lobbyists Follow Manafort Indictment

The 12-count indictment against Paul Manafort and a business partner this week rattled Washington's K Street lobbying corps, as lawyers and consultants now find themselves forced to reassess their past disclosures and future compliance with rules that govern advocacy for foreign clients.
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