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The American Lawyer

Did Cassels Brock Have a Conflict in GM Canada's Restructuring? A Canadian Court Said Yes.

Almost 200 former GM Canada dealers have sued the company for allegedly pressuring them to sign away their dealerships. They also sued the law firm they say advised them.
27 minute read

The American Lawyer

Passing the Blame to 150 Other Law Firms?

Cassels Brock & Blackwell argues that if it's held responsible for negligence in the advice it allegedly gave GM dealers, the dealers' local counsel should pay, too.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Court Upholds $45K Sanction Against Raynor

The attorney who recently escaped a $1 million sanction will not be able to escape a nearly $45,000 fine the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas imposed on her for allegedly attempting to pressure a witness, the state Superior Court has ruled.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judge Vacates Sanctions Against Boies, Schiller & Flexner Attorney

A judge vacated the sanctions he imposed against a Miami tobacco defense attorney for wasting a witness' time.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer Suspension Was Earned

Web Summary, dateline, etc. here
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 16-65

By | November 14, 2016
A judge may appoint a qualified attorney who is also a co-judge's first-degree relative to handle cases before other judges of the court as a special prosecutor, where the appointment is not governed by Part 36.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 16-46

By | November 14, 2016
A judge who concludes that grave inconsistencies at the core of another judge's sworn testimony concerning his/her performance of judicial duties constitute perjury or intentional deception must report the witness-judge to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. Conversely, if he/she concludes the witness-judge did not deliberately testify falsely or intentionally attempt to mislead the court, then he/she has full discretion to take some other, less severe action appropriate to the circumstances.
11 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Scolds Attorney Behind WWE Concussion Lawsuit

The WWE had asked for the attorney to be sanctioned for cribbing a lawsuit involving former NFL players.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Rio Tinto's Legal Chief Leaves Amid Scandal

Debra Valentine, head of mining giant Rio Tinto's legal and regulatory affairs, has suddenly left the company amid an investigation into $10.5 million paid to a consultant in West Africa. Valentine had previously announced plans to retire next May.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In re Roman, PICS Case No. 16-1342 (Pa. Oct. 26, 2016) per curiam (18 pages).

By | November 11, 2016
After 13 years of disbarment, an attorney who repaid those he injured prior to serving his criminal sentence for theft sought reinstatement in order to better continue serving others with addiction problems. He was found to have taken his addiction and rehabilitation seriously, and began working in counseling while waiting on the resolution of his case. With a steadfast and dedicated support group and testimony that indicated genuine remorse, commitment, and no sign of relapse, he was also found to be an asset to the profession and with sufficient learning and currency to further his goals as an asset to the community as well.
8 minute read

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