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New York Law Journal

Bankman-Fried's Attorneys Call for Leniency in Sentencing

Bankman-Fried's attorneys at Mukasey Young, led by Marc Mukasey, described the 100-year sentence recommendation in Bankman-Fried's presentence report as "barbaric" and "grotesque."
3 minute read

The Recorder

California Judge Reduces $332M Roundup Verdict to $28M

San Diego County Superior Court Judge Kevin Enright on Monday denied Monsanto's posttrial motions and upheld the Oct. 31 verdict, but found the punitive damages were unconstitutional.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Debates if Bump Stocks Are Validly Banned as 'Machine Guns'

"I can't understand how anybody could think these two things could be treated differently," Justice Elena Kagan said of the similarity between traditional machine guns and bump-stock-modified rifles.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

'One More Stressor': Three Circuits Keep Panels Secret Until Argument Day

Some appellate attorneys want the Fourth, Seventh and Federal circuits to join the other federal appeals courts in giving more than same-day notice of the judges who will hear their case.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

11th Circuit Vacates $32M Class Action Settlement Against Sunglasses Maker Costa Del Mar

"As our recent decision in Williams makes clear, a district court abuses its discretion in approving a class action settlement when the named plaintiffs lack Article III standing to pursue injunctive relief, yet the district court considers the injunctive relief when determining whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate," Judge Elizabeth L. Branch wrote the 12-page opinion for the circuit's panel.
5 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland Partner Poised to Launch Paul Weiss UK Funds Practice

The expected hire continues the expansive New York firm's rapid assault on the UK capital, which began late last year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland Partner Poised to Launch Paul Weiss UK Funds Practice

The expected hire continues the expansive New York firm's rapid assault on the UK capital, which began late last year.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC's Lawsuit Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger Follows New Guidelines' Labor Concerns

"This is the first big merger that I'm aware of where there's such a big emphasis on not only the effect on consumers but also workers," said Bradley Weber, co-chair of Locke Lord's antitrust practice group.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Wilmer, White & Case, Miller & Chevalier Build DC Lawyer Ranks

Wilmer hired international trade partner Neena Shenai, becoming the latest law firm in D.C. to recruit attorneys focused on export control, CFIUS or trade matters.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge Rejects 'Indignant, Self-Promotional' Challenge to $175M Roundup Verdict

"Aggressively blaming the court and plaintiff's counsel for the outcome as opposed to the ineffectiveness of defendant's trial tactics, strategic choice of trial witnesses, cross examinations or proffered defense evidence outcome is hardly a compelling basis for the court to overturn this jury's decision," Crumlish ruled.
3 minute read

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