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Law Firms

Heller Ehrman Now Talking About Merger With Mayer Brown

Celebrities

Hilary Duff’s 21st Birthday Bash Contested in Court

Constitutional Law

Utah AG’s New Website Posts Suspect Video, Sparks ACLU Complaint

Attorney Fees

Ex-Counsel Sues Detroit Mayor, Says He Owes $79K Legal Bill

Government Law

Lawyer Lied About Pomeranian in Federal Corruption Probe in N.J.

Constitutional Law

Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of KPMG Indictments Due to Prosecutor Tactics

Attorney General

DOJ Announces New Corporate Guidelines that Ease Pressure for Privilege Waivers

Administrative Law

Naked Naturists Win Another Round in California Park Case

International Law

Walk of Shame: Shanghai to Post Photos of Jaywalkers

Civil Rights

45 Years after King’s ‘Dream,’ Obama’s Nomination is a Reality

Attorney Fees

$1.55B in Fees is Enough, Judge Rules in Vioxx Case

Contracts

1912 ‘Gold Coin’ Lease Payment Term is Enforceable, 6th Circuit Rules

Labor & Employment

Despite Sanctions Threat, Lawyer Spars with Judge Over Scheduling Order

Law Firms

Bradley Arant Hired for Ala. County’s Possible Bankruptcy Filing

Law Schools

Chief Justice to Judge Moot Court Debate on ‘Choose Life’ Plates

First Amendment

Judge Allows Privacy Advocate to Post Social Security Numbers

Disability Law

Target Agrees to Pay $6M, Make Website Accessible to Blind

Criminal Justice

Columnist Arrested for Briefly Leaving Son at McDonald’s After Argument

International Courts/Tribunals

Former Spokeswoman for War Crimes Court Charged with Contempt

Legal Ethics

Judge Threatens Sanctions Over Lawyer’s Retirement Inquiry

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