The collapse of Dewey & LeBoeuf sent shockwaves through the law business, but the indictment of senior members of the law firm which has provided the biggest law firm bankruptcy in history, is worth considering. The timeline below is from the grand jury indictment, (see the link below for the indictment) unsealed by the Manhattan […]
The “flushable wipes” class action lawsuit filed by a New York doctor recently last month high interest among the media and the public generally, targeting the wipes that the lawsuit claims clog plumbing systems. Dr Joseph Kurtz, Brooklyn NY, has cited Kimberly-Clark and Costco Wholesale Corporation in his lawsuit which the complaint states: “The defendants
It was not too long ago that Justin Bieber was the all-around, clean-cut teen heartthrob. His clean reputation and soft speaking voice made him a favorite among teen girls and someone that mothers felt safe allowing their daughters to listen to every day. He was not a bad boy and because of this, his
Leading aviation lawyer Steve Marks believes the lack of any warning from the Malaysia Airlines flight prior to its disappearance suggested “catastrophic failure”. US-based Marks represented relatives who were involved in the crash involving an Air France flilght in the Atlantic in 2009. He has defended the rights of the families of victims in almost
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Writing incriminating material in emails was something that broke the cardinal rule for many lawyers – don’t put anything incriminating in emails – which could serve to lead to the criminal conviction of four former Dewey & LeBoeuf leaders, according to a report in the New York Times. The report follows the charges laid against
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It doesn’t matter what kind of lawyer you’re hiring or what you might need one for—there are several questions you should always ask before you cement your partnership. Having the right lawyer for the right situation is vital to your case running as smoothly as it possibly can. Asking the following questions will allow you
LawFuel.com – Law Firm News Daily – Slaughter and May advised Legal & General on the £550 million acquisition of the Hyperion portfolio, comprising 55 properties largely let to RBS or members of its group. The portfolio includes the trophy building at 440 Strand which is the Coutts headquarters. The transaction involved the acquisition of
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On February 7, the day after the Berlin International Film Festival’s overwhelming opening with Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, a U.S.-German co-production, Morrison & Foerster, together with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) convened a high-profile panel titled “Hollywood & Germany – Some Like it Close,” which brought together industry veterans from both sides of
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A New York lawyer jumped 12 storeys to his death today after reeling from the deaths of his parents and separation from his wife. Leonard Morton was 45. He suffered from bi-polar disorder and landed on scaffolding at the scene at 255 Broadway. “He was going through a terrible,errible depression,” said close friend Linda March,
Confused about the Oscar Pistorius trial? Need to know more. Here is the Oscar Pistorius Q+A so you know the answers to everything and anything about the trial. What is Oscar Pistorius charged with? The Paralympic sprinter stands accused of the premeditated murder of Reeva Steenkamp in his home on February 14, 2013. He also
