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Football and federal power at high court
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to the bench with gusto last week, tackling issues ranging from the antitrust status of the National Football League and the power of the federal government to detain sexual predators, to the confrontation clause rights of defendants. The Court was also drawn into a major controversy over plans to broadcast the San Francisco trial on California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage.Shhh! Pro Bono�s Not Just for Liberals Anymore
Lawyers should not be discouraged from proposing conservative pro bono to their firms.Shhh! Pro Bono's Not Just for Liberals Anymore
Contrary to popular wisdom, pro bono isn't just the province of liberals. Bolstered by influential organizations and pro bono advocates, some big firms regularly champion libertarian causes, while others challenge race-based policies and represent opponents of gay rights and abortion. As the politics of pro bono become more fluid, distinctions between liberals and conservatives are also blurring. The shift, seen in recent Supreme Court showdowns, is a quiet phenomenon that's 20 years in the making.Shhh! Pro Bono's Not Just for Liberals Anymore
Contrary to popular wisdom, pro bono isn't just the province of liberals. Bolstered by influential organizations and pro bono advocates, some big firms regularly champion libertarian causes, while others challenge race-based policies and represent opponents of gay rights and abortion. As the politics of pro bono become more fluid, distinctions between liberals and conservatives are also blurring. The shift, seen in recent Supreme Court showdowns, is a quiet phenomenon that's 20 years in the making.Latest TARP Report Claims Simpson Overbilled Program
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has billed the federal government for nearly $100,000 in excess fees for work connected to the Troubled Asset Relief Program, according to a special inspector general's quarterly report. The report also details the TARP-related fees paid to 12 other AmLaw 200 firms.Debarred Ex-Purdue Pharma General Counsel Howard Udell Appeals Ruling
In a much-watched case that could affect the careers of other execs, former general counsel Howard Udell officially appeals a judge's ruling in a move to save his career in health care. • ALSO SEE: Judge Rules Against Debarred Ex-GC • Ex-General Counsel Asks Court: Give Me Back My CareerTrending Stories
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