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Scott Rothstein’s ‘Uncle Bill’ pleads guilty

Master — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:37:51 +0000

William Boockvor pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to assisting his nephew, Scott Rothstein, in the $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme orchestrated out of the Florida law firm where they worked. Boockvor says he aims to cooperate with prosecutors in hopes of reducing his final sentence.

Cain sued over book cover photo

Master — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:22:52 +0000

An ad agency is suing former presidential candidate Herman Cain and the publisher of his biography, claiming that its copyright of the book’s cover photo has been infringed.

D.C. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Estate of Late Taiwanese Billionaire Y.C. Wang

Master — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:15:25 +0000

The widow of a Taiwanese billionaire has lost her attempt in a Washington, D.C., federal court to reclaim billions of dollars in assets she claims were diverted to one of several trusts controlled by rival family members, but the judge left the door open for her to try again.

Supreme Court Sends Redistricting Case Back to Texas

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:46:06 +0000

In an unsigned opinion released today, the Supreme Court sent the hotly contested Texas redistricting dispute back to a three-judge federal court panel in the Western District of Texas for further review.

A Plum Role for MoFo Associate

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:31:32 +0000

It’s the kind of case, and career opportunity, that plenty of associates can only dream of. And it fell right in Rita Lin’s lap.

State’s removal of case does not automatically waive sovereign immunity, 1st Circuit rules

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:48:47 +0000

Deepening a split among the federal appeals courts, the 1st Circuit has ruled that a state’s removal of a claim to federal court waives its sovereign immunity only if the removal gives the state an unfair advantage. The ruling affirms a lower court judgment against claims by a police officers’ union.

Former Pro Football Players Sue NFL Over Head Injuries

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:12:31 +0000

Four former NFL players are suing the league in federal court, asserting it ignored years of evidence that repeated blows to the head were causing permanent brain damage, and used “hand-picked” doctors to misrepresent or cover up concussion-related hazards. The suits are the first of about 30 that will be filed.

Tobacco Companies Preparing for Supreme Court Review of Graphic Labels

Master — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:41:11 +0000

In a new motion filed Monday in Washington federal court, the cigarette manufacturers suing the Food and Drug Administration over new graphic label requirements hinted that they already have their sights set on the Supreme Court.

Another Partial Settlement in Epic Nuclear Contamination Case

Master — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:38:16 +0000

According to court records, 383 plaintiffs have agreed to settle their claims against the government that radiation from the now-shuttered Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state made them sick. Fewer than 1,000 plaintiffs now remain in a case that’s been pending in federal court for 21 years.

Bahrain Firm Seeks $1 Billion in Damages for Alleged Alcoa Bribes

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:06:47 +0000

In a complaint filed Monday in Pittsburgh federal court, Aluminum Bahrain BSC alleges that it overpaid $420 million for raw materials from 1997 to 2009 because companies affiliated with Alcoa and controlled by a billionaire businessman paid millions in bribes to company executives and Bahrain officials.Visit International News

Stephens Media, Righthaven affiliate, concedes that brief Web excerpt is fair use

Master — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:02:04 +0000

The latest chapter in the Nevada federal court saga launched by aggressive copyright plaintiff Righthaven LLC is a concession by its affiliate, Las Vegas Review-Journal publisher Stephens Media, that a brief news article excerpt in an online forum is not copyright infringement.

Wilmer Hale Removes Mysterious Booz Allen Suit to Federal Court, Citing States Secrets

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:56:58 +0000

Goliath defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton removed to federal court a breach of contract case filed by Blackbird Technologies in September in Virginia state court.

‘Dukes’ Back From the Dead

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:37:23 +0000

Plaintiffs lawyers behind the Walmart gender bias suit have retooled their strategy, announcing a plan to file regional suits against the retailer, starting with an amended complaint in federal court in San Francisco, where the discrimination case Dukes v.

Bank of America Moves to Disqualify Quinn Emanuel From Representing AIG in $10 Billion MBS Suit

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:02:00 +0000

Bank of America has filed a motion in federal court to disqualify Quinn Emanuel from representing AIG in its $10 billion suit against the bank, arguing that the firm is fatally conflicted because a London partner had represented Merrill Lynch and a subsidiary as a partner at Munger Tolles.

Nigerian Pleads Guilty to Underwear Bomb Attack

Master — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:43:45 +0000

A Nigerian man said Wednesday he tried to bring down an international flight over Detroit with a bomb in his underwear in retaliation for the killing of Muslims worldwide, taking a federal court by surprise as he pleaded guilty on the second day of his trial.

Fight breaks out over Toyota bellwether

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:43:42 +0000

Lawyers in the litigation against Toyota Motor over sudden, unintended acceleration are butting heads over which case should be a bellwether trial — and when. Judges in state and federal court must identify which of the hundreds of claims should proceed to trial first.

Ropes Moves for Partial Dismissal of Ex-Associate’s Bias Suit

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:59:25 +0000

Ropes & Gray has filed a motion in Boston federal court to have two of nine counts dismissed in an employment discrimination suit filed against the firm by a former associate. John Ray III claims in his complaint that the firm treated him as a “token black associate” and a “diversity hire.”

Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From Clients

Master — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:42:46 +0000

Suspended attorney Jeffrey Abramowitz has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of embezzling more than $1 million from his clients and former law partner.

Dickstein Shapiro Wields Former Lycos Search Patents in Holding Company’s Infringement Suit Against Google and Google Partners

Master — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:11:21 +0000

In a suit filed Thursday in federal court in Virginia, patent holding company I/P Engine wielded Internet search-related patents it recently acquired from Lycos in an infringement complaint against Google, AOL and others.

Armed with Dukes Ruling, Reed Smith Slays Class in Discrimination Case Against Wells Fargo

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:42:08 +0000

Lawyers for Wells Fargo have used the Supreme Court’s decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes to win a federal court ruling denying certification of a class of more than 1 million black and Hispanic homeowners in a suit over allegedly discriminatory lending practices.

FDIC Objects to Bank of America’s $8.5 Billion MBS Settlement

Master — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:23:18 +0000

Just one business day after removing to federal court the suit over Bank of America’s $8.5 billion mortgage-backed securities settlement, attorney David Grais dropped the latest bombshell in the case, filing a notice of objection to the settlement on behalf of the FDIC.

Hagens Berman attacks ‘copycat’ Apple antitrust claims

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:53:43 +0000

Hagens Berman has moved to intervene in at least five “copycat” lawsuits in federal court in New York. The firm hopes to consolidate all the litigation in the Northern District of California, where it is pursuing a price fixing case against electronic book publishers and retailers.

Grais & Ellsworth Removes Bank of America MSB Settlement Case to Federal Court, Claims Deal is Covered by Class Action Law

admin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:58:15 +0000

Just days before the deadline for investors to file objections in New York state court to a proposed $8.5 billion settlement over mortgage-backed securities, Grais & Ellsworth has removed the suit to federal court on behalf of disgruntled Countrywide investors.

Law Professor Sues University of Pittsburgh for Age Discrimination

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:08:06 +0000

Yet another law school has been hit with an age discrimination lawsuit.

Abbe Lowell Joins John Edwards’ Legal Defense Team As Skadden Withdraws

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:09:21 +0000

White-collar defense bar veteran Abbe Lowell has filed papers to represent former presidential candidate John Edwards, who is facing charges in a North Carolina federal court for alleged violations of campaign finance laws. Edwards’ original legal team from Skadden has left the case.