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RICO Conviction Stands for Taking Romantic Trips on Stolen Cash

In a trial before Cobb County Superior Court Judge Reuben Green, a jury convicted Robert Whaley on one count of violating Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act for “acquiring money and property through a pattern of racketeering activity,” Judge Brian Rickman wrote.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Suit Alleging Mismanagement of Actor's Business by CohnReznick Properly Dismissed

Edward Herrmann, an actor noted for playing Franklin D. Roosevelt, for narrating “History Channel” programs, and for portraying Richard Gilmore in the “Gilmore Girls,” had engaged a firm to provide his company, Baloo Enterprises Ltd., with bookkeeping and related business management services.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Hollywood Attorney Preps for SCOTUS Terrorism Argument

Attorney Asher Perlin is trying to collect ancient Persian artifacts loaned to the University of Chicago to satisfy a judgment against Iran.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Boies Responds to Criticism Over Role in Weinstein's 'Army of Spies'

David Boies is facing a backlash over his work for Harvey Weinstein, including questions about potential conflicts.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Case Finally Closed on Apple, Samsung's Second Smartphone Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected Samsung's cert petition in a $120 million IP dispute, leaving in place an unusual en banc decision reached by the Federal Circuit without briefing or argument.
25 minute read

New York Law Journal

Jewish Art Collector's Heir Has Standing to Sue for Nazi-Confiscated Painting

Philippe Maestracci, the grandson and sole heir to 1930s art collector Oscar Stettiner, has standing to continue with his 2014 lawsuit.
9 minute read

Law.com

Fantasy Sports Dispute Results in New Views On Exceptions to Rights of Publicity

The big news in the fantasy sports arena this past summer was the announcement that competitors FanDuel and DraftKings, which make up more than 90% of the online market, would end their merger bid following the Federal Trade Commission's filing of an antitrust lawsuit against the companies.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

A Threatening Pose for Bikram Yoga's Former Top Lawyer

He owes his former attorney millions of dollars, and as of press time, there is a warrant out for his arrest with bail set at $8 million—but he is nowhere to be found.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Court: Arbitration Agreement Signed on Husband's Behalf Unenforceable

A man's injury claims against a trampoline park are not arbitrable because his wife signed the arbitration agreement on his behalf without the authority to do so, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Will the Harvey Weinstein Scandal Affect Nondisclosure Provisions in Settlement Agreements?

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, a bill sponsored by New York state lawmakers is receiving renewed attention.
3 minute read

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