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New York Law Journal

Ex-Sen. Al D'Amato Named Adviser to Marijuana Lobbying Group

A Washington, D.C.-based marijuana legalization advocacy group announced Wednesday that it has hired former U.S. senator from New York Al D'Amato, a Republican, as senior adviser to the group.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel Partner Seeks to Replace Disgraced Seattle Mayor

Jenny Durkan, a former federal prosecutor who joined Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in early 2015 to open the firm's Seattle office, has taken a leave of absence from the firm as she mounts a mayoral bid in her hometown. Ed Murray, Seattle's soon-to-be-former-mayor, is set to resign amid a sex abuse scandal.
23 minute read

The Recorder

City of Fontana v. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (City of Ontario)

C.A. 1st; A147642 The First Appellate District reversed a trial court judgment. The court held that an out-of-state company’s transfer of retail…
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Apple Settles State Investigation Into Price-Display Policies

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and Apple have agreed that the tech giant will install continuously available pricing information for iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and other devices on sale in Apple Stores in the state.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

High Court Upholds Ex-Fulton Finance Chief's Ouster

Patrick O'Connor was the county's chief financial officer and finance director from 1996 until late 2014, when he was appointed interim county manager.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Tweeting Up a Storm? Georgia High Court Joins Twitter

The Supreme Court of Georgia has officially joined the appellate Twitterverse.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

No Wages Means No Whistleblower Claims for Firefighter

A volunteer firefighter terminated after he made repeated complaints about his colleagues and superiors is not covered by New Jersey's Conscientious Employee Protection Act, a state appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Christie Signs Digital Fiduciary Act

Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday signed legislation recognizing a fiduciary heir's right to obtain control of a decedent's digital assets.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Justices Eye Immunity for Parked Municipal Vehicle

If the state Supreme Court decides a municipal agency cannot be held liable for damages caused by the involuntary movement of a government vehicle, then the motor vehicle exception to governmental immunity under the Tort Claims Act is dead, an attorney told a full complement of the high court Wednesday.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Appellate Lawyers of the Week: Lawsuit Tossed Out Against Off-Duty Cop Who Broke Up Bar Fight

After a police officer was sued for assault after he broke up a fight while working a security job at sports bar, two Houston attorneys recently convinced a Texas appellate court to dismiss that civil case after finding that the cop's governmental immunity covered his off-duty position.
4 minute read

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