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Are More Casinos Coming to New York? Don’t Bet On It

Jacob Gershman — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:24:10 +0000

The decision on whether to authorize a major expansion of casino gambling in New York now rests in the hands of its voters

‘Fabulous Fab’ Will Have To Limit Talking About His Lawyers At Trial

Chad Bray — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:19:46 +0000

The lawyers for a former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employee may have to engage in a bit of verbal gymnastics when his civil trial kicks off next month.

Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion

WSJ Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:52:58 +0000

An Italian court on Wednesday sentenced Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to one year and eight months in prison for tax evasion

‘Footlong’ Fight Heads to Wisconsin

Jacob Gershman — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:36:35 +0000

Remember when life was simpler and the biggest scandal gripping our nation was sandwich-related? It may be comforting to know that the legal battle over the Subway "footlong" still beats on.

The AM Roundup: NSA Rebuts Critics; Google Fights Gag Order

Jacob Gershman — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:40:41 +0000

Law Blog rounds up the morning's news.

Study: Patent Litigation Shows No Sign of Slowing

Ashby Jones — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:03:20 +0000

Study: Patent Litigation Shows No Sign of Slowing

Clarence Thomas, Stereotype Buster

Peter Landers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:07:30 +0000

As his 22nd year on the Supreme Court nears an end, Justice Clarence Thomas is upending some of the familiar nostrums about his work.

Europeans Warn of ‘Unchecked’ Access to Cloud Data

Jacob Gershman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:54:52 +0000

For people outside the United States -- including citizens of our most friendly allies -- the scope of surveillance allowed under American law may not seem so modest.

The AM Roundup: Setback for Pacts That Delay Sale of Generics

Jacob Gershman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:28:09 +0000

Law Blog rounds up the morning's news.

Former FTC Chairman Joins Davis Polk

Brent Kendall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:05:35 +0000

: Bloomberg News; Jon Leibowitz departed the FTC in February.

Recent Federal Trade Commission chairman Jon Leibowitz is moving from Official Washington to the world of Big Law, joining law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. The firm said Mr. Leibowitz, who left the agency in February, would join its antitrust team as well as provide counseling on privacy law, an area where the FTC broke new ground under his leadership. President Barack Obama picked Mr. Leibowitz to lead the five-member FTC in 2009, amid expectations that the administration’s antitrust nominees at the commission and the Justice Department would reinvigorate antitrust enforcement. One of Mr. Leibowitz’s top priorities at the FTC was. . . . . . .

Did Prosecutors Blunder in Transfer of Ex-Guatemalan Leader?

Jacob Gershman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:59:03 +0000

For airline travelers, the difference between a direct flight and a layover is often a matter of convenience. But when the passenger is an indicted defendant, the stakes can get much higher.

Ex-SAC Trader To Get Documents From Cooperating Witness Laptop

Chad Bray — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:17:44 +0000

The former SAC Capital Advisors LP trader at the center of one of the most lucrative insider-trading schemes ever charged will get access to the laptop of the government’s main witness against him, according to court documents made public Monday.

Lawyers Behaving Badly? Malpractice Claims Up in 2012

Jennifer Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:52:43 +0000

Disgruntled clients are slapping attorneys with more malpractice suits, seeking multimillion dollar claims over conflicts of interest and other alleged missteps, according to a survey of seven major insurers that provide lawyers’ professional-liability insurance.

Law Blog Video: Obamacare Spurs Health-Care Lawyer Boom

WSJ Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:06:29 +0000

WSJ legal reporter Jennifer Smith discusses how the Affordable Care Act and other rules are sparking a mini-boom for specialist attorneys who can backstop overloaded internal teams and steer clients through an increasingly crowded regulatory minefield.

Scotus Strikes Down Arizona Voting Law, But Leaves Opening

Jacob Gershman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:53:05 +0000

The Supreme Court on Monday effectively shut the door on the ability of Arizona and other states to unilaterally tack on eligibility requirements to standard voter-registration forms required under federal law.

Top Court Issues Antitrust, Voting Rules Decisions; Takes Up Housing

Jacob Gershman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:19:56 +0000

On Monday, the Supreme Court weighed in on several hot-button issues while following its custom of leaving its biggest decisions this year, including on affirmative action and gay marriage, for later.

Legal Events to Watch This Week

Joe Palazzolo — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:36:46 +0000

: Reuters

This week: The trials of James "Whitey" Bulger, George Zimmerman and Bradley Manning continue, and the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to deliver a blockbuster or two. Monday, June 17 • The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue orders and opinions. We’re still waiting for rulings on affirmative action, gay marriage and voting rights in the 2012-13 term, which ends this month. We are also waiting to find out whether the justices will review big cases next term, including one that may dictate the scope of the president's power to make appointments. • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his four alleged 9/11 co-conspirators are slated to appear before a military commission for another round of pretrial motions. . . . . .

The AM Roundup: Want a Law Job? Learn the Health-Care Act

Jacob Gershman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:33:52 +0000

Law Blog rounds up the morning's news.

Supreme Court Could Add More Big Cases Amid Opinion Frenzy

Brent Kendall — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:18:14 +0000

While the country waits for the Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage, affirmative action and voting rights, the justices are continuing to fill in the docket for the court’s next term, and several closely watched cases are looming.

Big Law Firms Tackle Employment Suits

Chad Bray — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:00:13 +0000

There have been two new developments on the employment litigation front involving Big Law this week.