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National Law Journal

Claims of Wood Pulp in Parmesan Cheese Spur 45 Class Actions

Nearly 45 lawsuits have been filed alleging that four brands labeled "100% Grated Parmesan Cheese" including Kraft and Wal-Mart's private brand fail to tell consumers that they actually contain fillers made from wood pulp.
17 minute read

The American Lawyer

ABA Says Money, Not Politics, Doomed Book By Chinese Rights Lawyer

The American Bar Association defended its decision to walk away from a book deal with Chinese lawyer Teng Biao, telling skeptical U.S. lawmakers that the move was strictly business.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Former Venable Life Sciences Head Publishes Memoir

Michael Gollin, a Venable partner, has turned his experience living with the debilitative disease ALS into a series of reflections on life and his work.
4 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

When it Comes to Books on Supreme Court, Fiction Rivals Truth

Writing about the U.S. Supreme Court—both fiction and nonfiction—is a growing genre, but it has its pitfalls and challenges. Five authors gathered recently to discuss their work and experiences. Georgetown's Supreme Court Institute hosted the event, and C-SPAN's Book TV aired the panel discussion on April 23.
9 minute read

Law.com

Led Zeppelin 'Stairway' Trial Likely to Proceed Without Drug, Alcohol Evidence

A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday tentatively excluded evidence of drug and alcohol use from the May 10 copyright infringement trial over Led Zeppelin's iconic “Stairway to Heaven.” At the same time, a lawyer suing the band asked that members Robert Plant and Jimmy Page clarify whether they plan to show up in court.
5 minute read

Law.com

Bernie Sanders' Lawyer Stays Busy as Clinton's Lead Widens

Who fights Sanders' legal battles while his supporters are feeling the Bern? Brad Deutsch, who mixes political and communications law with advocacy on behalf of the legal cannabis industry.
13 minute read

Law.com

Microsoft Sues Government Again Over Nonclosure and Customer Info

According to the complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle, “customers have a right to know when the government obtains a warrant to read their emails” and “Microsoft has a right to tell them.”
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Global Lawyer: A Modest Proposal to Roll Back Citizens United

A proposal to limit foreign influence in U.S. politics is unlikely to survive a vote by the Federal Election Commission. But the idea may find a way forward in the courts.
15 minute read

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