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December 02, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Weight of Evidence and Extreme Emotional Disturbance

In his Criminal Law and Procedure column, Barry Kamins, administrative judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York, reviews a recent appellate decision that found, for only the second time since the Court of Appeals ushered in the "modern era" of weight-of-the-evidence review in 'Bleakley,' that it was against the weight of evidence for a jury to reject the affirmative defense of extreme emotional disturbance.
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December 02, 2013 | National Law Journal

DOJ Using Old Law in New — and Worrisome — Way

Government has more ammunition with its recent reliance on a financial reform act passed in the 80s.
8 minute read
December 02, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

Fee Churning Suit Filed by Divorce Client

A Bexar County woman sued Webster lawyer John H. Weigel and his firm, alleging Weigel "hoodwinked" her into cashing out securities and a retirement account, then charged her nearly $100,000 in fees for a divorce that she alleges shouldn't have cost more than $15,000.
3 minute read
December 02, 2013 | New York Law Journal

'Free and Clear' Has Broad Reach in Bankruptcy Sales

Craig Goldblatt, Andrew Goldman and Nancy Manzer of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr write: Courts have disagreed on the exact breadth of the term "free and clear," which the Bankruptcy Code does not define. Most courts, however, have construed the term broadly, holding that it encompasses more than just "in rem" interests in property. Two recent bankruptcy court decisions illustrate the reach and vibrancy of the "free and clear" bankruptcy tool.
13 minute read
December 02, 2013 | The Recorder

Long v. Johnson

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December 02, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Big Deals

Applied Materials / Tokyo Electron; Koch Industries / Molex; Ares/CPPIB / Neiman Marcus; Regency Energy / PVR
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December 02, 2013 | National Law Journal

Law Students, Grads Head In-House

A handful of efforts recently launched by law schools and bar associations provide recent graduates with practical experience in corporate law departments and perhaps lead to permanent jobs, challenging a prevalent notion that new lawyers don't belong in-house.
7 minute read
December 02, 2013 | National Law Journal

In-House Counsel Profile: Getty Images' John Lapham

Founded in 1995, Getty Images Inc. creates and distributes content including photographs, music and video clips. John Lapham leads a 25-person team of 15 lawyers and 10 support staff spread over six cities in four countries.
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December 02, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Law Students, Grads Head In-House

A handful of efforts by law schools and bar associations provide recent graduates with practical experience in corporate law departments and perhaps lead to permanent jobs, challenging a prevalent notion that new lawyers don't belong in-house.
7 minute read
December 02, 2013 | National Law Journal

Digital Library Aids Lawyers in NLRB Case

The upcoming U.S. Supreme Court argument over the president's power to make recess appointments has sent lawyers and researchers hunting through centuries-old documents for historical evidence to prove just how broad or narrow the power is.
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