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Scrushy Lawyers Argue Sarbanes-Oxley Law Too Vague
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy asked a federal judge Wednesday to throw out a key part of his indictment, saying a 2002 law aimed at clamping down on corporate fraud is unconstitutionally vague. Attorneys for the ousted chief of the rehabilitation giant also argued that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act puts corporate officers in an unfair position. Scrushy last year became the first chief executive charged under the law.Rutgers Sued for Freezing Monies From Fundraiser
Pro-Palestinian activists are suing Rutgers University over its refusal to disburse monies collected in a campus fundraising event.Allen & Overy Advising Sinopec Engineering on IPO
The unit of Chinese state-owned oil giant Sinopec Group is aiming to raise $2.7 billion through its Hong Kong listing.
Kentucky Plaintiffs Lawyers Convicted of Scamming Clients in Fen-Phen Fraud
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On Friday a federal district court jury in Frankfort, Kentucky, convicted two of the three plaintiffs lawyers accused of scamming 440 Kentuckian fen-phen plaintiffs on nine counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy. Their trial featured testimony from famed Cincinnati plaintiffs lawyer Stanley Chesley, who was paid $20 million for his role in the case and appeared under an immunity agreement with the government.
Oregon high court reaffirms $79.5M award in Philip Morris case
PORTLAND, Ore. AP - The Oregon Supreme Court for a third time has allowed a $79.5 million punitive-damages judgment against Philip Morris, an award twice struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, which suggested it was excessive.The award was for the family of Jesse Williams, a former Portland janitor who started smoking during a 1950s Army hitch and died in 1997 six months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
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9th Circuit Gives Computer-Crime Statute a Workout
Toss together Alex Kozinski and an untested computer-crime statute, and you can imagine the result.Howrey to Ditch Lockstep Compensation for Merit-Based Model
In a radical departure from the status quo, Howrey is getting rid of lockstep compensation for its associates. The 630-lawyer firm said it will introduce a merit-based system of advancement and compensation for associates at the beginning of next year. Industry insiders say other firms will be watching Howrey to see whether its "competency model" will be deemed competent by associates and clients. "To say it's a bold move would be an understatement," said one recruiter.Couple accused of diverting $100,000 from exchange-student firm
A couple who operated a foreign exchange-student business diverted more than $100,000 meant to help pay the tuition and expenses of more than 50 students they brought to Pennsylvania, according to a civil lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Tom Corbett.Trending Stories
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