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Kirkland Client Dodges $60 Million Fraud Claim With Summary Judgment
Plaintiff's fraudulent inducement and breach of contract claims ignored the defendant's contract right to walk away from the deal by forfeiting its $3 million deposit, Kirkland & Ellis attorneys told the court.
'Draconian' Voter Disenfranchisement Law Upheld by U.S. Fifth Circuit
"We reject that result because the U.S. Constitution cannot properly be so interpreted," the court majority said. "The Supreme Court ruled that the Equal Protection Clause does not bar states from permanently disenfranchising felons."
New Kirkland Policy for Withholding Pay of Departing Partners Creates 'Pain Point' for Laterals
Withholding equity partner compensation comes with risks to a firm's culture, although the practice isn't new in Big Law, recruiters say.
Biden Administration Fights New Student Debt Relief Challenge at Supreme Court
Texas, Alaska and South Carolina seek an emergency order blocking the president's plan to reduce the percentage of discretionary income borrowers must spend on student debt repayment.
Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Aim to Wrap Merger by End of Year
While the firms had hoped to hold partnership votes in July for an October merger, sources said, the plan is now to formalize the combination before the start of 2025.
Supreme Court Stalls Texas Execution While Considering Bid for DNA Testing
Ruben Gutierrez has been fighting to obtain DNA testing to show the murder was committed by his accomplices and that he should therefore be spared the death penalty.
Seyfarth Hires 5 Labor and Employment Lawyers From Hunton Andrews Kurth
The new hires will bring a large roster of clients with them to Seyfarth.
U.S. Fifth Circuit Allows Class Action Certification in 401(k), Benefit Plans Fees Dispute
The trial court did not abuse its discretion in certifying the class action, but on remand should allow non-party potential plaintiffs to opt out, the U.S. Fifth Circuit ruled.
Class Action Suit: Amazon's HR App Doesn't Accommodate Employees' Disabilities
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