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New York Law Journal

Breadth of Appeal Waivers During Plea Agreements Reviewed by NY Court of Appeals

One of the attorneys who appeared before the Court of Appeals on the issue Wednesday argued that the waivers amounted to "hoodwinking" defendants, and should be invalidated by the high court if misleading information is included.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Center for Court Innovation, 'Driving Force' Behind Criminal Justice Reform for Decades, Will Transition to New Leadership

During his 23 years of guiding the nonprofit, Greg Berman has watched the center grow from having 12 staffers and a $1 million budget to having 520 staffers and a $65 million budget.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Amid Economic Uncertainty, Texas Law Firm Leaders Bullish on the Short Term

As 2019 winds down, the leaders of five Texas firms discuss their firm's strategy for staying competitive over the near term.
8 minute read

The Recorder

Mark Zuckerberg Is Warned: Don't Use '100 Lawyers' to Find Regulatory Loophole for Libra

House Financial Services Committee members repeatedly asked for confirmation that Facebook and Libra will wait for the approval of U.S. regulators to bring the product to market.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Who Got the Work: Libel Claims Against Netflix, Negligence Claims Against KPMG

Pryor Cashman defends Netflix against libel and trademark infringement claims over a recently released film, Nutter McClennen & Fish defends KPMG against claims of negligence from a college it audited, and other work from midsize firms.
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: A Diversity Director in Detroit, A Three-Man Team in Texas

Bodman hires a new director of diversity and inclusion, Peckar & Abramson expands its Texas presence with three new attorneys, and other midsize moves.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Report: Securities Regulation, Class Action Suits to Rise in Canadian Cannabis Industry

An issue outlined in the report surrounding disclosures is that a handful of securities class action suits are being filed against cannabis companies in Canada.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Where Joe Arpaio's Lawyers See Case of 'Judicial Housekeeping,' 9th Circuit Judge Sees Extraordinary Request

"It's not fair to say you're forever convicted, but you cannot appeal that," said John "Jack" Wilenchik, counsel for the presidentially pardoned former Arizona sheriff, at a hearing before the Ninth Circuit Wednesday.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ethics Opinion Outlines Obligations When a Lawyer Is Mentally Impaired

The D.C. Bar opinion clarifies how law firms and government agencies should respond when they believe one of their lawyers may be impaired.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Judge Wants Quick Public Disclosure of Any Giuliani Ukraine Docs

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said he recognized the documents are of "critical importance," and instructed American Oversight and the State Department to work together to find a way to search, process and produce requested documents within the next 30 days.
5 minute read

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