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Cigna whistleblower says lawyers withheld papers
When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, CIGNA stepped in to cover losses by evacuated Texaco employees who had to leave personal possessions behind. That insurance policy is at the core of a suit by a former CIGNA lawyer who was fired after he complained the policy was illegal and a retired federal judge's investigation cleared the company.Lawsuits Accusing Banks of Illegal Overdraft Fees Start to Add Up
For the third time in a month, Washington, D.C.'s Tycko & Zavareei has filed a lawsuit challenging overdraft fees, this time targeting Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank. Customers allege that the bank charges unjustified overdraft fees in violation of state and federal laws and want the bank to refund hundreds of millions of dollars in allegedly unlawful charges. Two similar suits were filed in January against TD Bank and Citizens Financial Group, and the law firm says more suits are in the pipeline.
ABA Agenda: Who, What, Where, When
The American Bar Association descends on Washington, D.C., on Thursday for six days, and with it come thousands of lawyers ready to debate and discuss. Among the topics: Life during wartime, corporate corruption and judicial ethics. And on the lighter side, several D.C. attorneys will be honored with awards. Here are some highlights.
Construction Law Group Joins Lewis Brisbois
Ten construction attorneys have left 60-attorney Lester Schwab to join Lewis Brisbois. The group includes senior partner Darrell Whiteley, who will be vice chair of Lewis Brisbois' construction practice, and partners Clare Cunningham and Joshua Jemal. Whiteley said he wanted the opportunity to practice at a firm with a larger footprint.
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Wolf Block Alumni Help to Throw Holiday Party Reunion
The lawyers and staff of defunct firm Wolf Block have scattered across Philadelphia, some landing jobs and some still looking. But today, they will come together again, thanks to efforts by some alumni to put together a Wolf Block holiday party. One goal of the party is to provide a networking opportunity for those still out of work. Jonathan A. Segal, one of the party organizers, said that of the more than 180 people currently set to attend, about one-third are underemployed or unemployed.
Investors sue to recover cash lost in failed dot-com
Calling Edwards Wildman the only potential point of recovery, a group of Broward County investors is suing the law firm for legal malpractice in an attempt to recover $750,000 they invested in a short-lived dot-com named Fundster.com.
Students Try to Draw Congress Into Law School Transparency Movement
Though law students agree schools should be more transparent about their graduates' success in the job market, they differ on the best way to press their cause. One group is pressing for federal legislation, while another is focusing squarely on the ABA.
Superior Court Judge Seamus P. McCaffery, Democrat
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