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June 27, 2001 | Law.com

The Supremes' Penultimate Gasp

The U.S. Supreme Court covered a lot of ground on Monday. From now on, it is unconstitutional to make people talk about mushrooms unless they're political candidates, in which case they'd better do whatever the Federal Election Commission says; free-lance writers' new best friends are summer associates with free Lexis passwords; and courts can review aliens' habeas claims before they're dispatched from the country.
36 minute read
October 05, 2009 | Texas Lawyer

VerdictSearch

Jury says subcontractor not to blame for construction site accident. Boeing pays $25 million for alleged False Claims Act violations. Mother of crash victim gets $900,000 settlement. Pedestrian wasn't paying attention before he was struck, jury finds. Rear-ender in stop-and-go traffic results in $163,071 verdict. Mechanic seriously injured in crash gets $705,374. Smoke detector maker not liable for deadly fire, jury says. Airline not liable for death of man who rushed to catch flight,
9 minute read
June 04, 2007 | National Law Journal

Texas Two-Step: Giuliani and Houston's Bracewell learn the politics of dancing

When Houston's Bracewell & Patterson hired Rudolph Giuliani as partner two years ago, they got a real catch who would bring instant name recognition to the firm's fledgling New York office. In return, Giuliani got a pile of cash, an easy job and partners with ties to Texas Republicans. But politics can test the best of unions. In recent months the political spotlight has become increasingly uncomfortable for the former New York City mayor, the firm -- now known as Bracewell & Giuliani -- and its clients.
29 minute read
December 24, 2009 | New Jersey Law Journal

Hard Times, Stiff Measures

The recession that started in late 2008 hit hard this year, causing some big firms to lay off lawyers. Solos and small firm partnerships also tightened their belts, and many graduating law students saw their job offers deferred or rescinded.
14 minute read
US v. James J. Treacy, 09-3939-cr
Publication Date: 2011-03-10
Practice Area: Criminal Practice
Industry:
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Judge: Before: Mclaughlin and Hall, C.JJ., and Restani, J.*
Case number: 09-3939-cr

Cite as: US v. James J. Treacy, 09-3939-cr, NYLJ 1202485315438, at *1 (2Cir, Decided March 9, 2011)Before: Mclaughlin and Hall, C.JJ., and Restani, J.*p cl

September 22, 1999 | Law.com

Old Torts, New Bottles

When Michelle Ramirez entered the hospital for the birth of her second child -- her first had been delivered by Caesarean section -- she had been advised by her obstetrician to go through a trial of labor with the intention of delivering vaginally unless something went wrong. The advice proved disastrous. A lawsuit resulted in a million-dollar settlement. The case, one of many similar lawsuits, represents a new type of legal challenge that is one of the leading claims of medical negligence nationwide.
18 minute read
County of Nassau v. Nassau County Interim Finance Auth., 001455-11
Publication Date: 2011-03-15
Practice Area: Government
Industry:
Court: Supreme Court, Nassau County
Judge: Justice Arthur M. Diamond
Case number: 001455-11

Cite as: County of Nassau v. Nassau County Interim Finance Auth., 001455-11, NYLJ 1202486090745, at *1 (Sup. NA, Decided March 11, 2011)Justice Arthur M. Diamon

September 04, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

Public Entities Not Shielded by Charitable Immunity Act

Even though the Supreme Court did not make any precedent-setting, cutting-edge determinations in the municipal fields for this term, it continued to address numerous issues that have defied clear answers by public agency attorneys over the years and further, has provided guidance in terms of dealing with specific issues.
67 minute read
November 02, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Supreme Court Candidates Spar Over Campaign Contributions

As the campaign for a single open seat on the state Supreme Court entered its final week, campaign contributions became an issue between candidates already trading jabs over judicial reform and the 2005 pay raise.
9 minute read
Chevron Corporation, Plaintiff v. Steven Donziger, et al., Defendants, 11 Civ. 0691 (LAK)
Publication Date: 2011-05-10
Practice Area: Judges
Industry:
Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District
Judge: District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan
Case number: 11 Civ. 0691 (LAK)

Cite as: Chevron Corp. v. Donziger, 11 Civ. 0691 (LAK), NYLJ 1202493469125, at *1 (SDNY, Decided May 9, 2011)District Judge Lewis A. Kaplanp class="decid

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