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Lawyer had sleep disorder that could possibly explain why he fatally shot his wife, doctor testifies

An Atlanta lawyer had a sleep disorder that could possibly explain why he fatally shot his wife while riding in the back seat of an SUV, the research director of Emory University’s sleep disorder program testified on Wednesday. Neurologist David Rye said lawyer Claud “Tex” McIver had a disorder that…

Apr 12, 2018 1:46 PM CDT

Judge cites Pillsbury partner’s remarks to newspaper in disqualifying firm from representation

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman can no longer represent a company that collects overdue student loans following comments made by a Pillsbury partner to the Washington Post.

Apr 4, 2018 8:00 AM CDT

McDermott reportedly plans to hire about 50 DLA Piper lawyers

Leaders at McDermott Will & Emery reportedly expect to hire about 50 lawyers from DLA Piper in the practice areas of real estate finance, employment and litigation. The expected hires include partners, associates and counsel, according to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg Big Law Business and the American Lawyer.…

Apr 2, 2018 7:00 AM CDT

2 Winston lawyers turn down chance to join Trump’s legal team, while Olson comments on ‘chaos’

Two lawyers with Winston & Strawn turned down an offer to represent President Donald Trump because of conflicts, they said in a statement. The lawyers are Dan Webb and Tom Buchanan, report the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times and the Daily Beast. The lawyers said they “consider…

Mar 27, 2018 8:54 AM CDT

White House counsel Don McGahn would like to resign later this year, sources say

White House counsel Don McGahn is said to be mulling a resignation later this year.

Mar 23, 2018 10:56 AM CDT

Lawyer asked his ‘darlin’ ’ for a gun before falling asleep and fatally shooting her, defense says

Prominent Atlanta lawyer Claud “Tex” McIver had a loving relationship with his wife before he fatally shot her, defense lawyer Bruce Harvey stressed in court on Tuesday during a cross-examination that was at times more of a monologue. Harvey maintains McIver was asleep when he killed his wife while riding…

Mar 21, 2018 12:25 PM CDT

Latham’s chair resigns and retires after disclosing ‘communications of a sexual nature’

Updated: Latham & Watkins chair and managing partner Bill Voge is resigning his post immediately and retiring, according to a statement from the firm’s executive committee.

Mar 20, 2018 1:37 PM CDT

Plaintiffs file motion to settle lawsuit alleging gender discrimination at Chadbourne & Parke

A motion to settle the employment lawsuit brought by female lawyers at Chadbourne & Parke was filed by plaintiffs counsel Wednesday, and the three plaintiffs will reportedly receive between $250,000 and $1 million apiece.

Mar 14, 2018 3:36 PM CDT

Fisher Phillips cut partner’s pay and demoted him before he shot his wife, firm leaders testify

Prosecutors in the murder trial of former Fisher & Phillips partner Claud “Tex” McIver called witnesses on Tuesday to bolster their case that the Atlanta lawyer had a drop in income before he shot and killed his wife, giving him a potential $1 million windfall. McIver maintains the gun he…

Mar 14, 2018 9:38 AM CDT

Trump reportedly speaks with impeachment lawyer about helping with special counsel probe

President Donald Trump is reportedly talking to an impeachment lawyer who represented Bill Clinton about joining the legal team dealing with the special counsel probe.

Mar 12, 2018 12:03 PM CDT

Lawyer sues Thompson Coburn for $10M, says law firm has ‘some serious explaining to do’

A Chicago lawyer has filed a $10 million lawsuit for assault and battery against the Thompson Coburn law firm and one of its partners over a courtroom incident that involved an alleged threat of “imminent physical violence” and three claps to the back.

Mar 12, 2018 8:00 AM CDT

Blank Rome reaches settlement with investors who claimed they were duped in real estate deal

Blank Rome has agreed to a settlement with investors who claimed a former partner at the law firm had misled them about a Philadelphia real estate project, costing them millions of dollars in losses. The law firm agreed to settle for an undisclosed amount after a two-day mediation, the Legal…

Mar 8, 2018 4:04 PM CST

New Mayer Brown partner resigns amid allegations of inappropriate conduct at last firm

A partner who joined Mayer Brown just over a week ago has resigned amid allegations he engaged in inappropriate conduct at his last firm. Mayer Brown announced the resignation of capital markets partner James Tanenbaum in a statement, report the American Lawyer and Above the Law. The announcement followed a…

Mar 8, 2018 9:01 AM CST

Frances McDormand has people asking: What is an inclusion rider?

Updated: Best actress winner Frances McDormand had some people scratching their heads Sunday evening when she ended her acceptance speech at the Oscars with two words of advice: “inclusion rider.”

Mar 5, 2018 9:01 AM CST

Former partner blames BigLaw stress for plot to sell sealed lawsuits to targeted companies

Updated: A former BigLaw partner says he was suffering from anxiety and depression when he was arrested in a plot to sell sealed whistleblower lawsuits he obtained while working at the U.S. Justice Department.

Mar 5, 2018 8:00 AM CST