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Bush-appointed Judge Reggie B Walton was appointed to be tough on criminals. The son of a steel worker who turned a hardscrabble upbringing into a legal career, it appears that the President is now unhappy with what he appointed the Judge to do, as shown by Libby’s commutation decision.

Law Firms / July 3, 2007

President Bush knew what he was getting in 2001 when he made Reggie B. Walton one of his first picks for a seat on the federal bench: a tough-on-crime judge with a reputation for handing down stiff sentences. A former deputy drug adviser, federal prosecutor and Superior Court judge, Walton seemed a perfect fit for […]

Bush-appointed Judge Reggie B Walton was appointed to be tough on criminals. The son of a steel worker who turned a hardscrabble upbringing into a legal career, it appears that the President is now unhappy with what he appointed the Judge to do, as shown by Libby’s commutation decision. Read More »

President George W. Bush spared Lewis “Scooter” Libby from prison in the CIA leak case, saying his 2 1/2-year term was “excessive.”

Law Firms / July 2, 2007

President George W. Bush spared Lewis “Scooter” Libby from prison in the CIA leak case, saying his 2 1/2-year term was “excessive.” Bush acted after a U.S. appellate court today refused to let Libby, 56, stay free during his appeal. Libby, former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, was convicted of lying to

President George W. Bush spared Lewis “Scooter” Libby from prison in the CIA leak case, saying his 2 1/2-year term was “excessive.” Read More »

Conrad Black faces a long time in Court regardless of whether he is acquitted by a US jury. Many are out for his blood, it seems.

Law Firms / July 1, 2007

Even if a U.S. jury deliberating the fate of Conrad Black decides to acquit him, the toppled media mogul is likely to spend a lot more time in court. The jury began deliberating on Wednesday on 13 counts of fraud, racketeering, obstruction, and tax violations that could imprison the 62-year-old Black for the rest of

Conrad Black faces a long time in Court regardless of whether he is acquitted by a US jury. Many are out for his blood, it seems. Read More »

A plaintiff’s expert in a lawsuit against Coca-Cola alleges that shareholders suffered damages of $1.3 billion following improperly inflated revenues.

Law Firms / July 1, 2007

Coca-Cola Co. shareholders sustained damages exceeding $1.3 billion after the international soft drink conglomerate improperly inflated revenues to boost stock prices artificially, a financial expert retained by suing shareholders has concluded. The report — called “seriously flawed” by a Coke spokesman — surfaced earlier this month in a seven-year-old securities fraud suit against Coca-Cola by

A plaintiff’s expert in a lawsuit against Coca-Cola alleges that shareholders suffered damages of $1.3 billion following improperly inflated revenues. Read More »

Law firms are struggling to retain women lawyers, who are seeking smaller firms, in-house roles and other careers that give them more control over their work and their personal lives.

Law Firms / June 23, 2007

People were always asking San Francisco attorney Mae O’Malley how she lined up so much contract legal work as she juggled continuing her law career and raising three children. Her secret: As a former in-house counsel, she had built up a clientele, including Google Inc., and was ready for solo work after her third child

Law firms are struggling to retain women lawyers, who are seeking smaller firms, in-house roles and other careers that give them more control over their work and their personal lives. Read More »

London barrister Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel is the highest legal aid earner in Britain, according to records just released. Ms Gumbel has now earned almost £1.5million in the past four years from legal aid work in civil cases.

Law Firms / June 21, 2007

Figures show Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel was paid £493,000 from the public purse for acting in cases arising from clinical negligence, personal injury and child abuse. According to a table of top earning barristers published by the Government today, Ms Gumbel beat her nearest male counterpart by just £1,000. Ms Gumbel, considered one of the best barristers

London barrister Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel is the highest legal aid earner in Britain, according to records just released. Ms Gumbel has now earned almost £1.5million in the past four years from legal aid work in civil cases. Read More »

Lawyers have long contributed free legal work to those in need. But in recent years, law firms have grown so eager to take on cases “pro bono” that they have started to pay for the privilege.

Law Firms / June 19, 2007

Lawyers have long contributed free legal work to those in need. But in recent years, law firms have grown so eager to take on cases “pro bono” that they have started to pay for the privilege. Since 2005, Lawyers Without Borders Inc., a nonprofit organization that focuses on strengthening the legal process around the world,

Conrad Black prosecutors said he was as guilty as his former business partner, who has already admitted guilt. “They did it together,” said prosecutor Julie Ruder. Black is a liar, she said.

Law Firms / June 18, 2007

Conrad Black is just as guilty of a multimillion dollar theft, and of lying about it, as his one-time business partner who already admitted guilt, prosecutors told jurors in final arguments on Monday at the former media baron’s criminal fraud trial. “These guys were on the same page. They did it together,” prosecutor Julie Ruder

Conrad Black prosecutors said he was as guilty as his former business partner, who has already admitted guilt. “They did it together,” said prosecutor Julie Ruder. Black is a liar, she said. Read More »

The disbarment for dishonesty and fraud of the prosecutor of three accused Duke athletes may only be the beginning of a series of sanctions and actions taken over the “fiasco” of the students’ prosecution.

Law Firms / June 17, 2007

The legal troubles of Mike Nifong, the prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse rape case, are far from over. Days after his disbarment for dishonesty and fraud, Nifong faces possible sanctions for lying in court and a potential criminal investigation. Attorneys for the three accused athletes say they plan to ask Durham County Superior Court Judge

The disbarment for dishonesty and fraud of the prosecutor of three accused Duke athletes may only be the beginning of a series of sanctions and actions taken over the “fiasco” of the students’ prosecution. Read More »

The prosecutor who pressed a false accusation of sexual assault against three former Duke University lacrosse players was disbarred with accusations of “dishonesty, fraud, deceipt or misrepresentation.”

Law Firms / June 16, 2007

In a case that has brought one surprise after another, a disciplinary hearing panel found Michael B. Nifong, the Durham County district attorney, guilty today of ethical violations while pressing a false accusation of sexual assault against three former Duke University lacrosse players. The panel then ruled that Mr. Nifong should be disbarred. But the

The prosecutor who pressed a false accusation of sexual assault against three former Duke University lacrosse players was disbarred with accusations of “dishonesty, fraud, deceipt or misrepresentation.” Read More »