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August 11, 2008 | National Law Journal

Cy pres awards under scrutiny

Class members and defense attorneys are increasingly criticizing the use of "cy pres" awards, or charitable contributions that come from unclaimed funds in class action settlements, arguing that some of the recipients have little connection to the issues in dispute. Critics also argue that the contributions allow plaintiffs' attorneys to obtain higher fees. Plaintiffs' attorneys dismiss the concerns as "sour grapes," noting that defendants want to claim such residual funds for themselves.
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December 07, 2009 | Daily Report Online

Verdicts and Settlements: Daughter wins $3M in med-mal suit

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May 04, 2000 | Law.com

Law Firms Foster 'New Girls' Networking

In the typical image of law firm rainmaking, a group of lawyers and clients trade war stories and close deals in a box at the ball game or over scotch and cigars after 18 holes. It is a decidedly male tableau.
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Where Does the SEC's Cooperation Initiative Stand?
Publication Date: 2012-07-17
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In January 2010 the SEC predicted that its new program to encourage companies to come forward with evidence of wrongdoing would be a "game changer." But since then, the SEC has entered into just three non-prosecution agreements and one deferred prosecution agreement, according to a report by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. The agency counters that it's signed 42 individuals to cooperation agreements, and its initiative is "already paying substantial dividends."

March 07, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Justice Rejects Offer for Structured Settlement Buyout as 'Ludicrous'

Justice Ferris D. Lebous of Broome County Supreme Court said the petition for court approval of the proposed agreement between Michelle Longe and Peachtree Settlement Funding was the latest in a "troubling history" of her management of a structured settlement of just under $850,000 that she received in 2005 for the wrongful death of two of her children.
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January 18, 2007 | Law.com

Bush Official Apologizes for Slap at Lawyers for Detainees

A Department of Defense lawyer apologized Wednesday for his comments suggesting that corporations boycott law firms that represent detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. In a letter to The Washington Post, Charles Cully Stimson said the comments, made during a radio interview, "do not reflect my core beliefs." His apology came two days after the Pentagon disavowed his statements, saying they did not represent Defense Department views. The remarks had touched off a salvo of criticism.
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August 14, 2008 | New Jersey Law Journal

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February 08, 2013 | The Recorder

On the Move

A weekly report of lawyer moves and law firm changes. Keep abreast of where movers and shakers are going and what they're doing.
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February 10, 2003 | Law.com

Brobeck Valley Team Heading to O'Melveny

After months of negotiations, O'Melveny & Myers has signed Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison corporate rainmaker Warren Lazarow along with four other partners, a counsel and 12 associates from Brobeck's business and technology group. The deal was finalized Thursday when O'Melveny partners voted them into the partnership.
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August 28, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Looking at the Months and Years After Apple's Big Patent Win

Legal and IP experts differ on what's to come following Apple's $1 billion verdict over Samsung. But everyone expects big changes in the smartphone industry, and maybe the patent system, too.
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