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Judge William Wayne Justice's Legend Lives on in Opinions
Senior U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice (pictured), whose rulings led to prison reforms in Texas and the desegregation of the state's public schools, died Oct. 13 at the age of 89. Texas Lawyer reporter Miriam Rozen asked lawyers who knew Justice to share some of their memories about him.
Be Wary of FCRA When Using Social Media Data Collection Companies
The Internet is providing attorneys with valuable information about individuals in many types of cases, including, but not limited to, the areas of employment, family, criminal and personal injury law.
For Lawyer Giuliani, a Real Sweet Deal
How GOP presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani has balanced his law firm ties with Bracewell & Giuliani and his campaign.
Black Profs Boycott Thomas Visit to UNC
Tony Maurotmauro@legal times.comAfter more than 10 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas continues to stir strong emotions almost everywhere he goes.The latest reminder of Thomas' powerful effect came earlier this month during a long-scheduled visit by the justice to the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill for a day of discussions and meals with students and faculty.Exxon Mobil Suit Yields $2 Mil. in Fees
A federal judge has awarded $2 million in fees to lawyers who won $6 million for 52 former employees of Mobil Corp. who said they were cheated out of severance pay when they were not hired by the newly formed Exxon Mobil Corp. after a 1999 merger.Bank Mergers May Get a Smooth Ride
Bank mergers in the mid-1990s faced intense scrutiny from federal regulators. But bankers may find smooth sailing as they prepare to push a new round of megadeals.Unfavorable Decision? Let Congress Help
The U.S. International Trade Commission is coming under fire from legislators who contend the agency is inordinately favoring foreign-owned companies over U.S. firms. The criticism reflects the growing attentiveness by members of Congress to issues important to high-tech companies that land before the ITC. It also reflects successful lobbying efforts on the part of technology companies.
$100M Suit Claims Ex-Firm Leader Peddled Phony Investments in Sex Scandal Case
A lawsuit that seeks more than $100 million in damages alleges that ousted Florida law firm leader Scott Rothstein solicited investors for an alleged Ponzi scheme by piggybacking on actual lawsuits, including a tawdry case his firm was handling that involved a billionaire accused of engaging in sexual activities with underage girls. The investor lawsuit also contends TD Bank served as the "critical linchpin legitimizing" a fraud and knew the law firm was moving hundreds of millions of dollars through its accounts.Trending Stories
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