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The financial services industry and more than a dozen top law firms that represent the industry are expressing concern that reaction to JPMorgan's recent $2 billion loss could sour months of expensive lobbying work on Capitol Hill and before key regulatory agencies. Nowhere is this tension more apparent than in the push and pull over the pending multiagency Volcker Rule, which proponents say could rein in the activity that led to the company's massive trading loss.

Did End of Missouri Malpractice Case Feed Dewey's Money Woes?
The abrupt dismissal of a $3 billion malpractice case came amid concerns about Dewey's finances and a stream of partner departures, but it's hard to know whether resolving it added to the fiscal woes that overtook Dewey. That's because the settlement's terms, and details about how much the firm agreed to pay out, are shrouded in secrecy.Also see: Dewey: Profiles in Something

New Law Takes Canadian Spam Off the Marketing Menu
If you think your company doesn't send spam, you may want to double-check. A Canadian anti-spam law with global reach is poised to cast a wide net for offending communications. Given the hefty fines and class action potential, the new law is sure to prompt tough conversations between in-house counsel and company marketing departments.

As Facebook Goes Public, Privacy Lawyers Chase Its Billions
Facebook may rake in more than $18 billion in its initial public offering. And plaintiffs lawyers are already vying for a big chunk of the proceeds: Plaintiffs in a proposed privacy class action have filed an amended complaint demanding $15 billion in damages and injunctive relief.

Justice's Disclosure Highlights Medical Marijuana Debate
New York lawmakers battling to legalize the medicinal use of cannabis are lauding an op-ed column by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Gustin Reichbach in which he admitted smoking marijuana to cope with the effects of cancer. But Reichbach's civil disobedience could be construed as disrespect for the law he is pledged to support.

Pacenti's rant: Law firm layoffs
It's not easy being a lawyer these days. And even harder being part of the law firm's support staff as law firms are cutting back on those positions. John Pacenti asks "Is this more about management or greed?"

How the Firms Reacted to the First Am Law 100


Telling The American Lawyer's Creation Story


Recorder Roundtable: Outstanding Trial Work
Four judges talk about the do's and don'ts of trial practice as observed from the bench.

Fair use limits set in Ga. State digital copying decision
An Atlanta federal judge has set the standard for when schools can give their students access to excerpts of copyrighted works without paying licensing fees -- although her approach may be revisited in a potential appeal by publishers who had challenged practices at Georgia State University.

Judge Allows EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit to Move Forward
A federal judge in Illinois has handed the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission a much-needed win, ruling that a disability discrimination suit may go forward even though the agency did not individually investigate and attempt to settle every class member's claim before filing suit.

Justices Suspend Orie Melvin in Wake of Charges
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin was suspended by her fellow justices Friday immediately after being charged with nine criminal counts, including some felony counts, alleging she used legislative and judicial staff to perform campaign work. The charges represent the largest crisis for the state court since a 1994 impeachment.

Yankees Score Multi-Million-Dollar Home Run in Federal Circuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed on Friday a $159.6 million damages award to nuclear utilities Yankee Atomic Electric Co., Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co. and Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co. in the long-running spent nuclear fuel battle with the federal government.

Second Circuit Rebuffs Madoff Feeder Fund Investor Trying to Sue PWC
An investor who lost $60 million in the Madoff feeder fund Greenwich Sentry continues to be thwarted in his effort to sue the fund's auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a ruling that G. Philip Stephenson couldn't pursue his malpractice and fraud claims.

Federal Circuit Will Hear Judges' Back-Pay Challenge
A group of federal judges who charge that Congress violated the Constitution by withholding pay increases will get a hearing before the full Federal Circuit. The six judges seek to overturn a 2001 decision that future judicial salary adjustments by the Ethics Reform Act of 1989 are not "compensation" protected from diminishment.

Jurors banned from blogging about criminal cases
The Florida Supreme Court has issued an opinion that states that trial judges must tell jurors not to use electronic devices or computers to talk about cases, "including tweeting, texting, blogging, emailing, posting information on a website or chat room, or any other means at all."

Odd Bedfellows Get Together Behind Prison Phone Rate Reform
Civil rights and conservative groups have banded together to form an unlikely coalition to ask the FCC to end "exorbitant" fees that many prisons charge inmates to make phone calls. A 15-minute collect call from prison typically costs $10 to $17 -- rates that garnered $152 million in revenue for prisons in 2011.

D.C. Circuit Upholds Key Section of Voting Rights Act
A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Friday upheld the constitutionality of the heart of the Voting Rights Act in a decision that sets the stage for an eventual U.S. Supreme Court battle. The case has been closely watched by states, civil rights groups and others.

Criminalizing Wrongdoing: When Judges Disagree
Examining a recent Ninth Circuit ruling in a case involving a former executive search firm employee prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, attorney Joel Cohen weighs in on the perils of broad-brush criminal statutes and the challenges for judges tasked with interpreting the statutes.


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The Asheville Food Truck Industry

Business is booming in the Asheville food truck industry. It took a little while (about a year) for Asheville City Council to approve the downtown vending. But as of Friday, March 2 food truck owners have their own space in downtown Asheville.

Contributor: Perry Fisher
Published: May 21, 2012



And Justice for All: Financial Resources Available to Victims of Violent Crime

More than 1 million Americans felt the financial impact of violent crime in 2010. Thankfully, there are several types of monetary resources available to crime victims. Continue reading for a description for those resources and where to look for them.

Contributor: Marie McMullen
Published: May 19, 2012



Getting Through the Adoption Process

Insight and advice for those who are going through the adoption process or considering it.

Contributor: Ellen Fist
Published: May 19, 2012



New York Court Legalizes Child Pornography

On Monday, the New York Court of Appeals handed down a ruling in the case of convicted child pornographer James Kent. The overturning of two counts effectively legalizes the viewing of child pornography online. How did this happen?

Contributor: Dave Weaver
Published: May 18, 2012



Reverse Racism

Once again, a white police officer is acquitted of assaulting an African-American suspect on videotape, much like Rodney King decades ago. But who is to blame for the acquittal? White people? What role does race play? And what happens next?

Contributor: Dave Weaver
Published: May 18, 2012



Murder in Louisville, Ky: On the Wrong Side of the Tracks

The murder of three people in Louisville's Russell neighborhood is a tragic ending to three young lives.

Contributor: Adam Wisely
Published: May 18, 2012



Drug Traces Found in Trayvon Martin's System

More information disclosed from autopsy report as saga continues to unfold.

Contributor: TJ Larson
Published: May 18, 2012



Politics: ATF Starts Tracking MSR

The ATF has a new weapon the MSR, but this reporting has already been show to lack "teeth." It will take some time before the situation is resolved and more high-powered weapons will arrive to do more damage.

Contributor: Michael Pulse
Published: May 18, 2012



Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Trashes US Constitution

It seems that today in 2012 our federal government is unconcerned with honoring the US Constitution as they express their flippant attitudes toward it while abroad.

Contributor: Doc Vega
Published: May 17, 2012



Texting Leads to Arrest in Bethel, Alaska

How fast do you think these two women will show up on America's Dumbest Criminals after texting an officer to solicit for illegal alcohol sells?

Contributor: Jennifer Faxon
Published: May 17, 2012



European Union Takes an Important Step Forward in Aviation Sector Reform

This article informs stakeholders in the European civil aviation sector about the direction the European Commission is moving with regard to State aid for airports and airlines.

Contributor: Matthew A. Kopetski - Kopetski & Associates
Published: May 17, 2012



California Mother Charged with Incest with Teen Son Strikes Plea Bargain

Mistie Atkinson, a California woman charged with incest with her teenage son and making a sex tape with him, has pleaded 'no contest' in a Napa County court.

Contributor: Brett Wilkins
Published: May 17, 2012



Stunning Results of Military Spouse Discrimination in the Workforce

I have heard many complaints from military spouses regarding discrimination in the job search. The claims led me to go undercover into job interviews to test the theory. The results were stunning but surprisingly common and arguably legal.

Contributor: Courtney Kunze
Published: May 16, 2012



George Zimmerman: as the Evidence Unfolds

George Zimmerman has been in hiding since his release from jail in the early morning hours of April 23, Will the evidence that is being presented now be enough to allow Mr. Zimmerman some relief from his self imposed and extraordinary exile?

Contributor: Christiane Bagnato
Published: May 16, 2012



Florida TV Station Reveals Leaked Trayvon Martin Autopsy Report

New revelations come to light in the Trayvon Martin case.

Contributor: TJ Larson
Published: May 16, 2012



Evidence Released in George Zimmerman's Murder Trial

Between releases and leaks, new evidence is revealed for the case being tried in court and public. After months of conjecture and accusations, actual evidence is starting to make its way to the public in the George Zimmerman.

Contributor: Christopher Beheler
Published: May 16, 2012



Tyco Scandal Business Case Analysis

Article focuses on the fall of Dennis Kozlowski and the impact on the Tyco Company. The article is referenced for accuracy in APA format.

Contributor: jason eric
Published: May 16, 2012



Grandparent Rights in Utah

Can grandparents establish the right to visit with their grandchildren? This article talks about some of the rights a grandparent can obtain.

Contributor: Daniel Cragun
Published: May 16, 2012



Stopped by the Police for a Traffic Violation? Here's 3 Tips to Stay Safe!

In writing about 3 tips to stay safe when stopped by the police for a traffic violation, I have to think of the point of view of the police as well as my own.

Contributor: Dan Reveal
Published: May 16, 2012



Trayvon Martin Gun Range Targets Sells Out in 2 Days, Florida News Station Reports

An investigation by Orlando, FL news station WKMG-TV uncovers a person who is keen to profit off the tragedy of a boy's death in a most unsavory and tasteless way.

Contributor: Deborah Muller
Published: May 15, 2012




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