Justice Ginsburg Hospitalized
At 7:45 PM EDT Justice Ginsburg was taken to Washington Hospital Center. According to a statement from the Court, the…
Legal News
Changes in Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Effective December 1, 2009, numerous amendments to the FRCP will go into effect. The amendments, most of which will standardize…
Former Senator Mel Martinez Joins DLA Piper
Senator Mel Martinez (R) of Florida, who resigned his seat last month, has joined DLA Piper as a partner. Martinez,…
Anti Trust Guidelines for Mergers to be Reviewed
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice are reviewing the guidelines used to asses the antitrust issues raised…
LA Mayor’s Policy Advisor Moves to Kaye Scholer
Dan Grunfeld, who served as LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's Deputy Chief of Staff for two years, stepped down from his…
Alston Bird Defers its Deferrals, Indefinitely
Back in March, we told you that Alston Bird was deferring its incoming class of new associates. With so many…
Dewey & LeBoeuf Will Represent Caster Semenya
Caster Semenya, the South African runner whose gender has been called to question, will be represented pro bono by the…
Government Investigating Insurance Company
The government is investigating the health insurance company Humana over a mailer it recently sent out regarding health care reform.…
Gerard Lynch Confirmed for 2nd Circuit Seat
Gerard Lynch was confirmed by the Senate today for a seat on the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, making him…
Leading Republican Joins Barnes & Thornburg
The head of the Illinois Republican Party, Patrick Brady, has joined Barnes & Thornburg as a partner and will be…
6 Lawyers Move to K&L Gates from Kelley Drye
Kelley, Drye & Warren lost about 25 percent of its Chicago office to Chicago newcomer K&L Gatesthis week. Partners David…
Dallas DA to Cut Four Jobs
Budget cuts in Texas have taken their toll on the District Attorney's office in Dallas, which is facing an approximately…