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Federal Judge Sanctions Attorney for Sexist Remark

Summary: After a male attorney made a sexist comment towards an opposing female counsel during a deposition, he will be…

Sony’s Attempt to Trademark ‘Let’s Play’ Hits Resistance

Summary: One law firm that deals with trademark and copyright issues in the video game industry is trying to prevent…

Former U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag Joins Orrick

Summary: Former U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag is returning to her previous law firm, Orrick. The top law enforcement official in…

Metallica Apologizes for ‘Overzealous Attorney’

Summary: Metallica apologizes for an overzealous cease-and-desist letter sent to a cover band. We would expect Metallica to be over-litigious…

Supreme Court to Hear Xbox Lawsuit Appeal

Summary: Microsoft’s Xbox 360 scratching issue makes it to the Supreme Court. Although Microsoft replaced the Xbox 360 with the…

Class-Action Lawsuit Against SoulCycle Pedals Forward

Summary: The multi-million dollar fitness chain SoulCycle lost its request to throw out a class-action lawsuit. This week a California…

Gaye’s Family Wants $3.4 Million More for ‘Blurred Lines’

Summary: Marvin Gaye's family wants more money from Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams because of their song "Blurred Lines." You…

Receive Free Legal Advice in Indiana on MLK Day

Summary: Every year on Martin Luther King Day, a “Talk to a Lawyer Today” event is held for anyone to…

John Edwards Seeks Key Position in Volkswagen Suit

Summary: John Edwards is one of the 140 lawyers who have applied to be on the plaintiff’s steering committee against…

Why the $1.5 Billion Powerball Winner Could Face Lawsuits

Summary: A consideration of the legal and tax problems that come with winning the lottery. Since nobody has won Powerball yet,…

Maxim Owner Sues Former Employees for Defamation

Source: Maxim sues two former employees for leaking an unflattering story about the magazine's owner to the New York Post.…

Legal Industry Jobs Grow in December

Summary: December proved to be a good month for the legal industry with around 1,200 new jobs added in the…