Marriott to Become Largest Hotel Chain in the World
Summary: Hotel chains are entering the merger market, with Marriott and Starwood becoming the first to take the plunge. Marriott International…
Ireland Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Summary: With the law making same-sex marriage legal going into effect in the Republic of Ireland, those in support can…
Megafirm Lawyer Accused of Beating His Pregnant Wife
Summary: Ivy leaguer Anthony Zappin has been accused of beating his pregnant wife and plotting to destroy his former boss…
Harvard Law Professors Criticize “Hunting Ground”
Summary: The documentary “Hunting Ground” attacks Harvard Law School’s management of a sexual assault case over a year ago, which…
DLA Piper in Houston Welcomes Another Addition to Their Corporate Practice
Summary: DLA Piper’s Corporate practice in Houston has received their fourth addition this year, further building the practice into a…
Judge Hilariously Shakes Off $42M Lawsuit Against Taylor Swift
Summary: The $42 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift has been thrown out in an interesting way. Taylor Swift…
Former Simpson Thacher Employee Guilty of Insider Trading
Summary: The former managing clerk at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett pleaded guilty for his role in an insider trading scheme…
What Is the Next Step for Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman?
Summary: Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman is heading for law firm Ice Miller. What’s the next step after being the…
Closing Public Toilets May Not Have Been a Good Idea
Summary: After the closure of the public toilets, the council chief responsible was caught urinating in the street. South Lanarkshire…
Caveat Emptor: Lawyers and Dating (Episode 1: Tim)
Summary: Caveat Emptor is a new ongoing series about lawyers and the bad dates they go on. Here, we meet…
Dentons Dacheng Merger Final
Summary: Dentons is running strong as they easily become the world’s largest law firm with the addition of Chinese Dacheng…
Utah Judge Oversteps His Boundaries
Summary: A Utah judge stands alone after letting his personal beliefs on homosexuality interfere with the well-being of a foster…