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National Law Journal

'Array of Wrinkles': Judiciary Panel Looks at Bringing Uniformity to Voluntary Dismissal Rule

The issue centers on the definition of "actions" or an "action" in Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Fox Legal Chief Rips Judge in Dominion Case, Says 'Illogical' Pre-Trial Rulings 'Hamstrung' Company

"At some point, it became not just a matter of reversible error. It called into question the fundamental fairness and integrity of the Delaware civil justice system," Viet Dinh said during an appearance at Harvard Monday.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

US Judiciary Panel Debates Rule Proposal to Curb Judge Shopping

The committee's consideration comes amid concern that the controversial practice creates a lack of confidence in judicial fairness.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC's Electronic-Trader Suit Warns Firms to Protect Investors' Privacy, Securities Lawyers Say

"The SEC will use whatever tools are in its toolbox" to sanction what it regards as a failure to safeguard material nonpublic information, Sidley Austin partner Ranah Esmaili said.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Against Solicitor General's Advice, Supreme Court Will Weigh Fate of State Banking Laws

The justices will consider whether the National Bank Act trumps state laws requiring banks to pay mortgage borrowers interest on escrow funds.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Big Law Office Leasing Activity in DC Cools Off in Q3

Kelley Drye's DC relocation is a downsize from its current office in Georgetown.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

At Quinn Emanuel, Special Fall Bonuses Run as High as $32,908

Fall bonuses will be in addition to the year-end bonuses common at many law firms, according to an internal memo distributed Monday.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

House Republicans Threaten to Subpoena SEC, Accuse Gensler of Obstruction

Oversight Committee Chair James Comer suggested hypocrisy by the SEC, saying the agency has fined at least one company alleged to have refused to comply with a similar request for documents.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Justices Take Up New 'Chevron' Challenge, Set January Hearing

Supreme Court grants review in second case challenging the longstanding doctrine by which judges defer to federal agencies.
5 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Denies Class Certification to Undergrads Seeking COVID-19 Tuition Reimbursement

"The court has determined that the named plaintiffs have not suffered an injury-in-fact and their claims have been mooted," stated Senior U.S. District Judge Norman K. Moon. "The court has further concluded that the named plaintiffs have not satisfied the requirements for class certification under Rule 23(a) or Rule 23(b)(3)—or Rule 23(b)(2) or (c)(4) for that matter."
6 minute read

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