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In the Michael Flynn case, the appointment of Debevoise's John Gleeson, a former federal trial judge and prosecutor, was deemed an extraordinary move matching the "exceptional motion the government made to dismiss" Flynn's case, one white-collar lawyer said. "We're kind of in uncharted waters here."

The suit, filed in New Jersey, alleges that David Boies' and D.C. partner Michael Underhill's missteps in a series of IP lawsuits led to $29 million in damages.

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"In a case such as this that is already highly publicized, it is imperative that no one rush to judgment, and to allow the legal process to run its course," Bob Rubin said.

"This is a significant step and I think it will lead to an exciting future," board chairman Alan Steinbrecher said.

Lawyers and insurance executives say the surge of surprisingly high awards subject to social inflation—also known as "nuclear verdicts"—is not a new phenomenon.

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"Our goal is to make California consumers whole after the defendants' alleged conduct cost consumers over $2 billion," said Milberg managing partner Glenn Phillips in the antitrust lawsuit.

The trial judge said the state's highest court should not be forced to determine these issues on an emergency basis.

Hillary Clinton's lawyers at Williams & Connolly, pointing to a 2018 D.C. Circuit decision, have argued there's no basis for a deposition. Judicial Watch, the plaintiff in the public-records case, contends the dispute is not moot.

Neal Manne, a managing partner of the trial firm, said Susman is making "slow but steady progress" after being hospitalized in April.

Partners "will shoulder much" of the financial adjustments, said the IP firm.

A new survey released by Major, Lindsey & Africa and Above the Law found that while law firms are getting high marks for communicating in the coronavirus crisis, many associates want lower billable hour targets in light of broad pay cuts and unusual working conditions.

Multiple nurse-attorneys—dual professionals who hold licenses in the law and nursing—have paused their law practices to return to medicine during the coronavirus pandemic.

Keenan, co-author with David Ball of "Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff's Revolution," said a shift in the way lawyers try cases has led to larger verdicts and 'what justice in this country is all about."

Level 2 Legal chief strategy and innovation officer Leigh Vickery is not only a champion for legal innovation, but a champion for her own queso product line. In a discussion with Legaltech News, Vickery explains the similarities between the food and legal industry and the challenges facing ALSPs during a recession .

"Allowing the president to be the final arbiter of both the interpretation and enforcement of the law—as the dissents would—would gravely offend separation of powers," the court's majority opinion states.

The company's former general counsel has been promoted.

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