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May 06, 2013 | National Law Journal

INADMISSIBLE: Breyer Recovering After Bicycle Crash

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer underwent "reverse shoulder replacement surgery" after falling from his bike. Plus: breaking tradition at the FCC, DOJ's fee fight in FOIA suit, a battle for an open hearing, Jason Collins nods to the Supreme Court, new members for the AG Advisory Committee, and a brief Twitter presence in this week's column.
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July 15, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers

Lindsey L. Goldstein has joined Bell Nunnally & Martin in Dallas as an associate with the litigation practice. Plus more new positions, appointments, awards and a new office.
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February 21, 2006 | Law.com

Asbestos Bill Has Clear Stakes, Foggy Fate

The procedural derailment in the U.S. Senate of a bill aimed at pulling asbestos-related suits off court dockets around the country means that -- at least for now -- some 3,000 such cases filed in Fulton County courts in Georgia will remain open. If passed, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005 would create a trust fund of up to $140 billion, subsidized by mandatory contributions from companies facing suit, now or in the future, over asbestos-related activities.
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In Weird En Banc Ruling, Fifth Circuit Punts on Climate Change Class Action, Leaving Mess for Supreme Court
Publication Date: 2010-06-01
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After a three-judge appellate panel reinstated a property owner's class action alleging that oil and chemical companies contributed to Hurricane Katrina's ferocity, the Fifth Circuit granted the defendants' motion to rehear the case en banc. Then, because it couldn't muster enough judges to hear it, the appellate court dismissed the appeal.

February 01, 2007 | The American Lawyer

PRO BONO SCORECARD 2007: Scoring the Firms

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March 02, 2004 | Law.com

Junk Faxes Could Cost Bowling Co. $1 Million

A bowling business that sent out as many as 352,000 unsolicited faxes will settle a class action for up to $1 million cash and $1.5 million in coupons. Under the terms of the settlement AMF will pay $500 per fax, up to $1 million, to class members who kept a copy of the fax. Those who cannot produce an actual fax but are willing to swear in an affidavit that the company sent them one will receive $250 in bowling coupons.
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November 30, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Percent of Minority Attorneys (PA Only)

The following is a list of Pennsylvania law firms ranked by the percentage of minorities as reported in the 2010 edition of PaLAW magazine.
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August 17, 2006 | Law.com

Will Selective Waiver Become a Reality Under Proposed Rule 502?

This summer, proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 502, which addresses privilege waivers arising from the production of documents, has been published for public comment. The rule would broadly authorize "selective waiver" by allowing a person or entity to disclose protected information to the government during an investigation without waiving privilege. The SEC has twice tried, and failed, to codify selective waivers and the federal circuits are split on their use. But would Rule 502 resolve all the issues?
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October 24, 2012 | Daily Report Online

Well-built morals clause protects company's image when a star endorsement goes bad

Like a lot of star athletes, cyclist Lance Armstrong racked up many a product endorsement deal along with his big wins.
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March 25, 2005 | Law.com

DOJ Soups Up Wheels of Justice with 'Deferred Prosecution'

The Department of Justice scored a major victory with the conviction of ex-WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers for lying to investors and government regulators. But even as government lawyers prepare for more high-profile trials against individual business executives, they are taking a very different tack against companies. Increasingly, federal prosecutors are willing to put criminal charges filed against corporations on hold in exchange for cooperation in investigations against allegedly crooked employees.
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