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Calif. Bar Proposes New Rule Cracking Down on Resignations
A disciplinary committee of the State Bar of California is proposing a new rule that would require attorneys to face perjury charges if, in voluntarily resigning, they fail to state any criminal charges or convictions against them. The proposal comes after an attorney in La Mesa, Calif., was alleged to have failed to report a guilty plea in his submission to voluntarily resign from the State Bar. The attorney pleaded guilty in February to possessing child pornography and resigned from the Bar in May.
Law.com – Jul 4, 2008 02:21 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A disciplinary committee of the State Bar of California is proposing a new rule that would require attorneys to face perjury charges if, in voluntarily resigning, they fail to state any criminal charges or convictions against them. The proposal comes after an attorney in La Mesa, Calif., was alleged to have failed to report a guilty plea in his submission to voluntarily resign from the State Bar. The attorney pleaded guilty in February to possessing child pornography and resigned from the Bar in May.
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2nd Circuit Upholds Convictions in Terror Financing Sting
The 2nd Circuit tackled two cases of first impression Wednesday as it upheld the conviction of two men in a terror financing sting operation. The court set the standard for determining what relevant classified information a criminal defendant is entitled to in discovery and addressed the "propriety and standard of review of motions to intervene in a criminal case."
Law.com – Jul 4, 2008 02:21 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The 2nd Circuit tackled two cases of first impression Wednesday as it upheld the conviction of two men in a terror financing sting operation. The court set the standard for determining what relevant classified information a criminal defendant is entitled to in discovery and addressed the "propriety and standard of review of motions to intervene in a criminal case."
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Change Ahead for Law School Rankings?
may change how it calculates its law school rankings -- and some deans aren't happy about it. The magazine is considering pooling part-time students' scores after hearing claims that some schools move students with lower grades and test scores into part-time programs so they can report better data, said the magazine's director of data research. Deans warn that a slot on the list is so important that some schools would drop part-time programs rather than slip in the rankings.
Law.com – Jul 4, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
may change how it calculates its law school rankings -- and some deans aren't happy about it. The magazine is considering pooling part-time students' scores after hearing claims that some schools move students with lower grades and test scores into part-time programs so they can report better data, said the magazine's director of data research. Deans warn that a slot on the list is so important that some schools would drop part-time programs rather than slip in the rankings.
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A Rare DOJ Mea Culpa in High Court Child Rape Case
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'McNulty Memo' Triggers an Ultimatum
The battle over the Justice Department's policy on waiver of attorney-client privilege in corporate probes seems to be heating up. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy has issued an ultimatum to the Justice Department to change its policy, threatening to resort to "legislative options." A week ago, Sen. Arlen Specter reintroduced his bill to change the policy, and a coalition of business, civil rights and defense groups is pushing for legislation, which it says is the only practical option.
Law.com – Jul 4, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The battle over the Justice Department's policy on waiver of attorney-client privilege in corporate probes seems to be heating up. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy has issued an ultimatum to the Justice Department to change its policy, threatening to resort to "legislative options." A week ago, Sen. Arlen Specter reintroduced his bill to change the policy, and a coalition of business, civil rights and defense groups is pushing for legislation, which it says is the only practical option.
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A Revolution in Online Legal Content
As summer associates struggle to answer obscure research questions over the next couple of months, they may find an answer to their late-night prayers in JD Supra, a free online service that provides access to legal documents including memoranda, briefs and unpublished court decisions.
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As summer associates struggle to answer obscure research questions over the next couple of months, they may find an answer to their late-night prayers in JD Supra, a free online service that provides access to legal documents including memoranda, briefs and unpublished court decisions.
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ITV's Legal Chief Broadcasts Change
ITV's new legal chief Andrew Garard has already hit the ground running, ushering in internal changes, beginning an adviser review and facing a baptism of fire thanks to the broadcaster's Ofcom investigation. Garard's role as a hands-on counsel, involved in the business of the broadcaster, is indicative of a new breed of legal chiefs aiming to take a broader role within their employer rather than a narrowly defined legal brief.
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ITV's new legal chief Andrew Garard has already hit the ground running, ushering in internal changes, beginning an adviser review and facing a baptism of fire thanks to the broadcaster's Ofcom investigation. Garard's role as a hands-on counsel, involved in the business of the broadcaster, is indicative of a new breed of legal chiefs aiming to take a broader role within their employer rather than a narrowly defined legal brief.
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And Now, Some Good News About the Legal Job Market
Is it possible that the legal job market is finally getting better? That's the suggestion from Thursday's unemployment report from the Labor Department. After suffering three months of job losses, the legal industry saw employment nudge up slightly with an addition of 300 people, a 0.3 percent increase. It's not a huge climb, to be sure, but for associates and legal staffers worried about their jobs, the news could provide some relief.
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Is it possible that the legal job market is finally getting better? That's the suggestion from Thursday's unemployment report from the Labor Department. After suffering three months of job losses, the legal industry saw employment nudge up slightly with an addition of 300 people, a 0.3 percent increase. It's not a huge climb, to be sure, but for associates and legal staffers worried about their jobs, the news could provide some relief.
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Lawyers Face New Trial Over Fen-Phen Settlement
Two lawyers accused of defrauding their clients in a diet-drug settlement of $65 million were sent back to jail Thursday after a jury deadlocked and a federal judge declared a mistrial. The jury had considered the case against suspended lawyers William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham Jr. for eight days, and twice in two days sent out notes indicating it was stumped. A third defendant, Melbourne Mills Jr., was acquitted earlier. All faced a single charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Two lawyers accused of defrauding their clients in a diet-drug settlement of $65 million were sent back to jail Thursday after a jury deadlocked and a federal judge declared a mistrial. The jury had considered the case against suspended lawyers William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham Jr. for eight days, and twice in two days sent out notes indicating it was stumped. A third defendant, Melbourne Mills Jr., was acquitted earlier. All faced a single charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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3rd Circuit Asks Pa. High Court to Clarify Accountant Liability
In a case that could broadly impact liability of accounting firms in corporate cases, the 3rd Circuit has asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to answer questions regarding the doctrine of in pari delicto. At issue is whether the creditors' committee in the massive Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation hospital bankruptcy can bring claims against PricewaterhouseCoopers. The 3rd Circuit's order suggests that it might be leaning in favor of allowing claims against PwC to be revived.
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In a case that could broadly impact liability of accounting firms in corporate cases, the 3rd Circuit has asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to answer questions regarding the doctrine of in pari delicto. At issue is whether the creditors' committee in the massive Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation hospital bankruptcy can bring claims against PricewaterhouseCoopers. The 3rd Circuit's order suggests that it might be leaning in favor of allowing claims against PwC to be revived.
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