Chimps Not ‘Legal Persons,’ Court Rules
Summary: A New York judge has ruled that, for purposes of habeas corpus, chimpanzees are not legal persons. A New…
Georgia State Rep and UGA Alum Donates $500K for Scholarship
Summary: Stacey Evans graduated from UGA in 2000 and the law school in 2003 as a first time college graduate…
Government Officials Concerned About Implications of Overturned Insider-Trading Convictions
Summary: The Second Circuit decision to overturn the 2012 convictions of two former hedge-fund traders has dangerous consequences for how…
5 Great Benefits for Kids That Grow Up in Active Families
Summary: Do any of you reading have kids? I don’t … but I know that if I have them in…
Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court Ruling Affects Local Sign Codes
Summary: Many local governments and lawyers are discovering that the sign codes are borderline unconstitutional and need to be revised…
Locke Lord Inherited Problem Case from Edwards Wildman
Summary: Two former Edwards Wildman Palmer lawyers mishandled a case that was supposed to be a class-action that Locke Lord…
Former UC Police Officer Charged with Murder
Summary: The University of Cincinnati police officer that fatally shot Samuel Dubose during a traffic stop was charged with murder…
Deutsche Bank Paying for Their Role in the Financial Crisis
Summary: Deutsche Bank has yet to resolve several legal issues from their participation in the financial crisis, resulting in large…
Second Employee of Wilson Sonsini Caught For Illegal Trading
Summary: Another employee for Wilson Sonsini has been charged with illegal trading. He used the firm’s computer system to find…
Former Oklahoma Officer Arrested for Sexual Acts with a Minor
Summary: The Valley Brook Officer, Courtney Schlinke, was arrested after the 14-year-old victim’s grandmother found inappropriate photos and texts on…
Create a Unique Selling Proposition
Summary: A good recruiter is able to create a unique selling proposition (USP) to get their clients find the best…
Honigman’s Detroit Office Adds a New Partner
Summary: Glenn S. Walter brings almost 20 years of experience in corporate restructuring, bankruptcy issues, and insolvency to Honigman Miller…