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Google Faces Off Against Hollywood Lawyer’s Nude Pics Allegations

Hollywood lawyer Martin Singer has threatened Google with a $100 million lawsuit over nude pictures circulated online following Apple’s iCloud being hacked. Singer evidently represents over a “dozen female celebrities” according to reports. Singer’s letter to the search giant says that the company is unfairly making money from unfair treatment of women, and that it […]

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Cravath Win Precedent-Setting Victory for Delaware Corporations

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On September 8, 2014, Chancellor Andre G. Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted Cravath’s motion to dismiss in its entirety a putative class action lawsuit filed by the City of Providence on behalf of shareholders of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (“First Citizens North”). The suit challenged the company’s forum-selection bylaw — adopted on

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“Real Housewives” Prison Sentence Adds Extra Reality

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It’s where reality TV meets reality law with the sentencing of “Real Housewives” stars Teresa Giudice and husband Giuseppe Giudice (“Joe”) to prison for 15 months and 41 months respectively. The sentencing drew overflow crowds to the Federal Court in New Jersey after the couple, who star in “Real Housewives of New Jersey” plead guilty

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Michael Phelps DUI Law Woes

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Olympic champion Michael Phelps is having a further brush with the DUI law after being arrested for the second time on DUI charges in Baltimore, his home town. The top swimmer is hoping to make the Rio Olympics, but the further DWI setback could create issues for that aim. He issued an apology that sounded

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Money Laundering & Drug Crackdown Focuses on LA Fashion District

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  WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today the issuance of a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) that imposes additional reporting and recordkeeping obligations on certain trades and businesses located within the Los Angeles Fashion District.  The GTO will enhance law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to identify and pursue cases against persons and businesses

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Some Key Professional Indemnity Insurance Issues for Lawyers

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Professional insurance cover for lawyers or any other professional is expensive. Yet having liability cover that can protect lawyers and help avoid defense costs for errors, omissions or negligence is essential. Are there steps that a professional can take to ensure they are getting the bet quote? Some of the more recent insurance policies now

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