'More Rules and Hurdles': US Chief Judges Adopt Cybersecurity Sealed Document Safeguards
"Because sealed documents filed in CM/ECF will not be accessible or viewable by litigants electronically, service of those documents can no longer be accomplished through CM/ECF," U.S. Chief District Judge Mark S. Davis of the Eastern District of Virginia wrote in a standing order following cyberattacks on the federal judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files system.
Judge in Generic Pharma MDL Orders Firms Halt 'Rife With False and Misleading Statements' About Claims Process
U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, gave the claims recovery firms seven days to provide lead counsel with a list of names and contact information for all class members they contracted with, and to disclose all marketing efforts, including emails, websites, social media posts.
Sullivan & Cromwell Partner to Interview SDNY U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton at Upcoming Bar Event
Clayton is scheduled to be interviewed by Sullivan & Cromwell partner James McDonald, a former colleague now representing President Donald Trump in his attempt to overturn his criminal conviction. Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will also speak at the International White Collar Crime Symposium hosted by the New York City Bar Association.

