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Law Firms Face Sharp Rise in Malpractice Suits
It's getting more expensive for lawyers to defend themselves. A soon-to-be-released study by the American Bar Association shows a dramatic increase in suits with claims of $2 million or more against law firms. And although firms have faced high-stakes cases before, the recent suits are more complex and have expanded the legal theories that can be used against lawyers. The growing severity of claims stems partly from corporate scandals, which have opened law firms up to new liabilities.
2 Years Later, Thacher Proffit Moves Offices Back Downtown
High Court to Enter Illegal Worker Debate in RICO Case
As Congress wages a battle over illegal immigration, the Supreme Court is about to enter the fray in a context involving one of the law's most powerful weapons: RICO. A decade ago, Congress expanded the act's reach to include violations of federal immigration law. On April 26, the justices will consider whether a corporation and its outside recruiters, alleged to have engaged in the systematic recruiting and hiring of illegal workers, can constitute an "enterprise" under RICO.
Does Thomas' silence thwart advocacy?
It's been four years since U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas asked a question. Some say his silence damages the Court and its decision-making process.`First Monday` Flubs Will Bring Out Lawyers` Penchant for Nitpicking
The Supreme Court debuts this week as a vehicle for television drama, and it is more likely to have Washington`s legal elite shouting "oy, vey" than "oyez."Patel Gives Lawyer/Entrepreneur an Earful
Going Public: Federal Judge Marilyn Hall Patel didn't mince words when it came to the suit of a patent lawyer-turned-electric car entrepreneur. Guess this business thing Valley clients do might not be so easy.
Stakes Rise for Business in High Court Term
In the last three months, the business community's stakes in the current U.S. Supreme Court term have skyrocketed with the addition of cases raising vital issues in a broad swath of law. The high court now has not just one but several cases in such areas as patent, securities, antitrust and RICO. Some experts suggest the increase stems from the influence of Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Others say certain issues simply become more important as business grows and changes.Defendant Can Sue in Seeking Contribution
A civil defendant against whom a judgment has been entered may sue for contribution another defendant who later settles the case, despite a statute that in most instances bars such suits, a New York court has ruled. Noting the twin goals of a torts statute as being the promotion of settlements and equitable apportionment of liability, the judge concluded the bar on contribution actions didn't apply where a judgment had previously been entered against a non-settling party.Trending Stories
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