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Are celebrities entitled to a higher level of privacy protection than ‘mere mortals’?. Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling complained about a photographer taking pictures of her young son in his buggy on an Edinburgh street. Does he – and any other child of a celebrity – have the right to privacy?

Law Firms / August 10, 2007

July was a great month for J. K. Rowling – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hit the big screen and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series, was published. However, this month has not started so well. There was nothing that J. K. […]

Are celebrities entitled to a higher level of privacy protection than ‘mere mortals’?. Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling complained about a photographer taking pictures of her young son in his buggy on an Edinburgh street. Does he – and any other child of a celebrity – have the right to privacy? Read More »

He’s said to be the richest man in the world. He’s certainly Latin America’s leading business mogul. As Forbes reports, Carlos Slim may eventually need to respond to growing criticism over his monopolistic telecom business.

Law Firms / August 9, 2007

Mexican businessman Carlos Slim is now said to be the world’s richest man. He is Latin America’s leading business mogul, acquiring telecommunication assets and banking and retail businesses throughout the region and beyond. His massive increase in wealth in recent years should further increase public scrutiny of Slim and his business empire, particularly within Mexico.

He’s said to be the richest man in the world. He’s certainly Latin America’s leading business mogul. As Forbes reports, Carlos Slim may eventually need to respond to growing criticism over his monopolistic telecom business. Read More »

In a further sign that Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe is a basket case collapsing into a legal quagmire as dangerous as its economic ruin, a new surveillance law targets “journalists with hidden agendas”.

Law Firms / August 9, 2007

A sweeping surveillance law ratified Friday in Zimbabwe will target “imperialist-sponsored journalists with hidden agendas,” the country’s information minister told CPJ. Sikhanyiso Ndlovu described the law as intending “to protect the president, a minister, or any citizen from harm.” The Interception of Communications Act will allow authorities to intercept all phone, Internet, and mail communications,

In a further sign that Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe is a basket case collapsing into a legal quagmire as dangerous as its economic ruin, a new surveillance law targets “journalists with hidden agendas”. Read More »

Many thought the trial and its complex evidence would be too complex for a jury. The jury appeared at times strained and distraught. But ultimately their verdict gave the federal government a resounding victory.

Law Firms / August 8, 2007

Silence enveloped a San Francisco courtroom Tuesday after a jury dealt once-powerful high-tech executive Gregory Reyes a devastating blow by finding him guilty on all counts, ending the nation’s first criminal trial over the backdating of stock options. After six days of deliberation, the jury handed the federal government a resounding victory. Reyes could face

Many thought the trial and its complex evidence would be too complex for a jury. The jury appeared at times strained and distraught. But ultimately their verdict gave the federal government a resounding victory. Read More »

The Bush administration rushed to defend new espionage legislation Monday amid growing concern that the changes could lead to increased spying by U.S. intelligence agencies on American citizens.

Law Firms / August 7, 2007

The Bush administration rushed to defend new espionage legislation Monday amid growing concern that the changes could lead to increased spying by U.S. intelligence agencies on American citizens. In a push to counter criticism of the new law, senior administration officials cited a combination of legal barriers and resource restrictions that they said will keep

In a move that surprised few, home lender American Home Mortgage Investment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Wilmington, Del court today.

Law Firms / August 6, 2007

American Home Mortgage Investment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday in Wilmington, Del., capping a tumultuous 10 days for what had been one of the nation’s biggest home lenders. The company, based in Melville, N.Y., said it fell victim to “extraordinary disruptions” in the markets that support the mortgage industry. A weak housing market

In a move that surprised few, home lender American Home Mortgage Investment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Wilmington, Del court today. Read More »

Bert Fingerhut was a top securities analyst on Wall Street who retired to Aspen at 40. Inspired by Peter Lynch’s “Beating The Street” he developed a new, winning system. Only problem is, as the WSJ reports, he was breaking the law.

Law Firms / August 6, 2007

In his day, Bert Fingerhut was a Wall Street player. A top-ranked securities analyst for eight straight years, making calls that moved markets, Mr. Fingerhut rose to director of research at Oppenheimer & Co. in 1980. Three years later, he retired to Aspen, Colo. He was 40 years old. In the Rockies, Mr. Fingerhut became

Bert Fingerhut was a top securities analyst on Wall Street who retired to Aspen at 40. Inspired by Peter Lynch’s “Beating The Street” he developed a new, winning system. Only problem is, as the WSJ reports, he was breaking the law. Read More »

A US soldier found guility of the gang rape of an Iraqi girl and the murder of her family received a 110 year jail sentence today, although the victim’s family hoped for the death penalty.

Law Firms / August 5, 2007

The family of a teenage Iraqi girl gang raped and murdered by U.S. troops said on Sunday they were disappointed that a soldier sentenced to 110 years in jail for the crime did not receive the death penalty. Private Jesse Spielman was found guilty of four counts of murder, rape, conspiracy to commit rape, and

A US soldier found guility of the gang rape of an Iraqi girl and the murder of her family received a 110 year jail sentence today, although the victim’s family hoped for the death penalty. Read More »

The Bush Administration has obtained enhanced ability to intercept electronic communications without Court orders in its terrorist surveillance program, despite some stringent objections.

Law Firms / August 5, 2007

The Democratic-controlled House has approved and sent to President Bush for his signature legislation written by his intelligence advisers to enhance their ability to intercept the electronic communications of foreigners without a court order. The 227 to 183 House vote capped a high-pressure campaign by the White House to change the nation’s wiretap law, in

The Bush Administration has obtained enhanced ability to intercept electronic communications without Court orders in its terrorist surveillance program, despite some stringent objections. Read More »

Freshfields is one of the largest law firms in the world. Barry O’Brien, former head of corporate finance, is regarded as a legal heavyweight and one of the leading corporate lawyers of his generation. But a UK disciplinary committee has fined him and his firm for conflict of interest.

Law Firms / August 4, 2007

Barry O’Brien, a former head of corporate finance at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, has been fined £9,000 and has agreed to pay a further £50,000 in costs over his conflicted role in Philip Green’s aborted takeover of Marks & Spencer. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal announced the fine this afternoon after it emerged that Mr O’Brien, one

Freshfields is one of the largest law firms in the world. Barry O’Brien, former head of corporate finance, is regarded as a legal heavyweight and one of the leading corporate lawyers of his generation. But a UK disciplinary committee has fined him and his firm for conflict of interest. Read More »