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National Law Journal

5th Circuit Scrutinizes Under-21 Handgun Sales Ban Based on Supreme Court Test

"I'm puzzled, because it seems to me that your whole argument is premised on some idea that Rahimi changed the landscape quite a bit… and, I think the whole court, actually on this point, said that Bruen is still the test," said Judge Jennifer Elrod.
4 minute read

Law.com

Judge Sides With Dollar Tree, Liquid Breath Drops Manufacturer in Dispute Over 'Pollution Exclusion'

"When considered in the context of the entire policy here, Atain's broad interpretation of the Total Pollution Exclusion as it pertains to C.T.'s claims yields an absurd result," U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry of the Eastern District of Missouri said.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

'A Smoother Process of Justice': Assistant DA Residency Requirements Lifted in Six NY Counties

DA Karen Heggen said the "new law affords the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office the flexibility that over 20 counties in New York State currently have, which is to hire the most qualified attorneys without concern for where they are residing."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Lawyer Who Dropped Her as Client

Attorney Jim Li was both a noted immigration lawyer and activist who was jailed for his role in the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. He was fatally stabbed by a client.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

10 Lawyers Admitted to Practice Before Georgia's High Court

"I agree that the choice to be a lawyer necessarily includes the choice to be a leader," said Jordan Redavid, founding partner of Fischer Redavid. "To me, that means to be a voice or champion for others in need. I look forward to making good on that as a member of this Court."
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Ex-Judge, DA Among Defendants Liable in $21.35M Retaliation Verdict

The jury found Quitman, its mayor, the county sheriff, district attorney and district court judge conspired to get the officer fired for stating an acquaintance might not get a fair trial in the state court.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

As Election Nears, SEC Ramps Up Activity, More Big Law Firms Land Defense Work

Linklaters, Sullivan & Cromwell, Bracewell, Davis Polk, Milbank, among other firms, are advising financial firms, broker-dealers and companies wrapped up in SEC enforcement actions this month.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers Suing Lawyers: Firm Files Suit for $521,000

The attorney allegedly suggested that the $400,000 her firm had previously paid to its counsel be applied again, an idea the lawsuit termed "incredulous." In other words, counsel would continue to represent the attorneys in three cases, but would receive nothing on current bills of more than $400,000, the suit claims.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

$1.7 Million Settlement Reached With Clinical Lab

"As a Medicaid provider, Enzo was responsible for knowing and following the law, including the requirement to bill Medicaid the lowest price charged or accepted from other payers," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

'$20 Billion in Damages': FTX Bankruptcy Estate and MDL Resolve Differences

"We're optimistic that in each of these cases, in FTX, in Voyager, we're going to be able to get people back their damages," said Adam Moskowitz, co-lead counsel in the FTX multidistrict litigation. "But that's looking backward. If you look forward, how will you deal with this situation?"
5 minute read

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