"This is an administration that is hell bent on retribution against people that it perceives as having crossed them," said attorney Elaine Fitch, whose firm is representing federal employees. "We have seen that in some of the firings. So, yeah, it is a concern."

       

Of the 10 departees, three have gone in-house to private equity firms. Kirkland's founding partner in Asia, David Eich, has also recently retired from the firm.

       

The New York Council of Defense Lawyers includes many attorneys in Big Law and boutiques. Gibson Dunn partner Dani James is the president, Sher Tremonte partner Justine Harris is vice president.

       

Views expressed online since the bill's introduction agree its passage would have an extensive impact on Delaware corporations and their stockholders, but perspectives are divided on whether those effects would be positive or negative.

       

Litigation funders are well-positioned to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a broad spectrum of commercial cases, and we have seen plaintiffs in commercial lawsuits make each of these errors and consequently leave money on the table.

       

If approved, the plans would save EU-based companies 6.3 billion in annual administrative costs.

       

Verma was effectively COO of the State Department the past two years, his third stint with the agency.

       

Adams' defense team argues that leaks of internal Justice Department communications, including resignation letters from prosecutors, have "obliterated" the mayor's right to a fair trial.

       

"All Ms. Ames is asking for is 'equal justice for all,'" said an attorney for a straight white woman who claims she was passed over for Ohio government jobs that went to gay and lesbian employees.

       

“To be clear, no one at CB911 told Mr. Scrancher to make the deletions, the defendants, through their counsel at Sidley Austin, asserted in the filing.

       

Damien Diggs, who resigned last month as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, joined Winston & Strawn on Tuesday, where he will do internal investigations, and enforcement and compliance work.

       

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California's state bar acknowledged significant issues with a new remote-testing system rolled out Tuesday for the start of the two-day bar exam.

       

“We are now in uncharted waters," William J. Brennan said. "In this case, with this particular administration, it's anybody's guess who might be selected.

       

"Leaders are looking for ways to balance legal risks with the value such programs provide to their workforces and company cultures," said Jeanine Conley Daves, head of Littler Mendelson's diversity practice.

       

A Maryland federal Judge found that a former law student did not suffer “actual or imminent injury after not applying for the program.

       

The Supreme Court held that, in trademark infringement cases, judges cannot award profits from entities affiliated with the defendants—only the defendants themselves.

       

"You also need to set up the right kinds of accounting structures, purchase malpractice insurance, and fulfill your obligations to the firm you are leaving behind. So, you obviously do need some things in place. I would say plan as much as you can, but don't over-plan. Understand that there's only so much you can know before you begin, especially about the kinds of work you will be taking on. Six months down the road, things may end up looking different from what you expected, and that's OK."

       

       

Covington said the firm is representing Smith “in his personal, individual capacity and that the representation began when it appeared he would be under investigation.