Chicago Police to be Investigated by Department of Justice
Summary: The Department of Justice will look into how Chicago has been handling the misconduct of their police officers in…
Why Did Patent Trolls File Record Numbers on Monday?
Summary: Patent trolls filed a record number of lawsuits on the eve of patent reform deadline. “Patent trolls,” which are…
Macy’s Facing Lawsuit Over Treatment of Suspected Shoplifters
Summary: First an investigation by the state attorney general’s office and now a lawsuit regarding the treatment of suspected shoplifters…
San Bernardino Shooters’ Family Lawyered Up
Summary: The lawyer of the San Bernardino shooters’ family says they had no idea that the attack was going to…
Coal Executive Found Guilty on One Charge of Three
Summary: Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy Chief Executive, was acquitted of the greater charges against him but prosecutors and…
The Two-Year J.D. Program: A Critical Option for Some Students
Summary: This success story and others like it prove that the two-year J.D. program is here to stay and beneficial…
Harvard Law Reviews Its Crest with Slaveowner History
Summary: After racial tension and a hate crime on campus, Harvard Law School’s Dean Martha Minow appoints a committee to…
Electrolux, General Electric Deal May Be Off
Summary: Electrolux is aiming to buy General Electric for $3.3 billion, but the U.S. Justice Department is attempting to block…
More Arrests Made Regarding FIFA Corruption Case
Summary: A sealed indictment charging 16 new defendants was unsealed hours after the arrests were made in the Swiss hotel…
Law School Applicants Need to Seek Out Mentors
Summary: Having a mentor provide advice on the law school application as well as the profession can make the process…
Yahoo May Attempt to Avoid Large Tax Bill
Summary: In an effort to avoid a tax bill of over $10 billion, Yahoo may sell off the Internet services…
Morrison & Foerster’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency Group Adds Two New Partners
Summary: With the addition of two more partners in the Business Restructuring & Insolvency Group at Morrison & Foerster, their…