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N.J. Judge in Ethics Pickle for Help to Girlfriend, Her Children
A state court judge is facing ethics charges for intervening on behalf of his then-girlfriend, now his wife, in matters affecting her children and their father.Federal judge strikes down law allowing extended commitment of some sex offenders
The U.S. government cannot keep sex offenders in custody beyond the end of their prison sentences, a federal judge has ruled, striking down a law aimed at holding some in mental hospitals.Number of Federal and State Wiretaps Dropped in 2011
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts notes that federal and state authorities reported fewer wiretaps in 2011, primarily because they made fewer applications related to narcotics offenses.Tsaropoulos v. The State of New York
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50 face axe in Howard Kennedy redundancy plan
Howard Kennedy launched a 30-day redundancy consultation Thursday that could affect up to 20 fee earners and as many as 30 further support staff. The review will be carried out across the firm, but the property department could be most at risk given the slowdown in the market. News of the consultation follows two negligence claims filed against the firm last year, for $4.7 million and $3.4 million respectively. Both claims related to advice the company gave clients in regard to property deals.Wave of layoffs a legal minefield
The sinking economy may have triggered tough times for some law firms, but it's been a boon for lawyers hired to plan and execute layoffs in every corner of Corporate America. It's no easy task, they note, stressing that layoffs gone wrong can trigger discrimination lawsuits, wrongful discharge claims and disparate-impact class actions.Trending Stories
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