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Stolen Valor Act Is Overturned
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday overturned a federal law that makes it a crime to falsely claim a military honor. "The Nation well knows that one of the costs of the First Amendment is that it protects the speech we detest as well as the speech we embrace," Justice Kennedy wrote for the court.County Bars Attack State Bar Deal That Divested Them of Role in Judge Picking
Three county bars went public this week with complaints about the new gubernatorial compact that excludes them from a formal role in vetting judge and prosecutor candidates, and they beseeched the State Bar Association to find ways to get local lawyers involved in the process.Federal Judge Certifies Flonase Antitrust Class Action
A federal judge has certified a class action antitrust suit against pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline that accuses the company of using a series of illegal tactics to delay the approval of generic versions of Flonase, a popular allergy drug.Witness Intimidation Case Against Attorney Dropped After 2 Years
The two-year legal odyssey of Arienne Irving, the Manhattan defense attorney who faced life in prison for her alleged role in a violent plot to intimidate witnesses on behalf of a Guyanese drug kingpin, is officially over.Insider's New Investment Subject to Market Competition Test
In her Distress Mergers & Acquisitions column, Jones Day partner Corinne Ball analyzes a Seventh Circuit decision from earlier this month mandating that insider-investors under a Chapter 11 plan poised to gain control of the reorganized debtor must be subject to the same competitive bidding requirements applicable to the old "out of the money" equity, clearly rejecting the argument that the debtors' exclusive right to propose a plan gave the debtor an unfettered right to choose which new investment to accept.EDGAR Software Eases Compliance
While inevitable, the addition of new software is rarely a welcome occurrence at a small firm. After all, in addition to acclimating to new technology and processes, someone has to take the time to interview suppliers, sit in on demonstrations and most importantly, become trained to carry out a smooth installation -- all while keeping up with daily business. Here's how one small firm handled the need to get EDGARized.Cutting Trial War Rooms Down to Size
When it comes to out-of-town trial support, large law firms can dedicate staff or hire an outside consulting firm. But that's not always the case for small firms. Consultant Brett Burney details the basic necessities of a trial war room for small firms and recommends setting up shop in a firm office with a high-speed Internet connection and access to a printer, scanner, fax machine and photocopier. For trial, buy or lease a projector, portable screen, document camera and speakers as needed.Judge Files Defamation and Extortion Suit Against Dallas Attorney
Judge Carlos Cortez (pictured) has filed a defamation and extortion suit against Dallas attorney Coyt Randal "Randy" Johnston, alleging that Johnston and three of Cortez's fellow state district judges created rumors about Cortez to attract a political opponent against him.Trending Stories
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