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Jerry Brown makes teaching gay history law in California’s public schools

Jerry Brown makes teaching gay history law in California’s public schools

California Governor Jerry Brown has made the teaching of gay history in schools mandatory. This was done keeping in mind the contribution made by gays to the U.S. and California’s…

Rick Perry may be in legal trouble over prayer rally

Rick Perry may be in legal trouble over prayer rally

Texas Governor Rick Perry’s participation in the prayer rally could be violating the establishment clause, and the constitutional ban that prevents governments from establishing a religion.The prayer is called “The…

Two SJ Berwin Lawyers Voted in as Partners at Milbank but Decide Not to Go

Two SJ Berwin Lawyers Voted in as Partners at Milbank but Decide Not to Go

New York’s Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy has been looking to establish a new practice in London for a while. And now it has confirmed the partnership vote regarding two…

Questions Raised About Potential Conflict of Interest in Law Firm that Found no Hacking at News of the World Tabloid

Questions Raised About Potential Conflict of Interest in Law Firm that Found no Hacking at News of the World Tabloid

The article poses and brings up legitimate questions of conflict of interest about the law firm of Harbottle & Lewis in regards to the hacking scandal in Great Britain. It…

Temporary Restraining Order Sought by Rheingold Against Former Partner, Alleging That He Took More than 600 Client Files to New Firm

Temporary Restraining Order Sought by Rheingold Against Former Partner, Alleging That He Took More than 600 Client Files to New Firm

The law firm of Rheingold, Valet, Rheingold & McCartney has reached an agreement with lawyer and former partner Hunter Shkolnick, who openly admitted to removing over 600 client files and…

Partner at Bryan Cave Sues Legal Recruiter, Accusing Her of Lying to Get Recruiter to Go to Patton Boggs

Partner at Bryan Cave Sues Legal Recruiter, Accusing Her of Lying to Get Recruiter to Go to Patton Boggs

Diane Caldwell, a Dallas legal recruiter was accused of lying to persuade a partner of K&L gates to move to Patton Boggs. Caldwell was sued by this Bryan Cave partner,…

Kramer Levin Looks for Lawyers that are “Client-Worthy” in the Hiring Process

Kramer Levin Looks for Lawyers that are “Client-Worthy” in the Hiring Process

Famed law firm Kramer, Levin, Naftalis and Frankel does not simply hire those with the best academic records, they look at all the aspects of an applicant to see if…

Increase in M&A results in more work for BigLaw firms

Increase in M&A results in more work for BigLaw firms

The article discusses in detail on the mergers and acquisitions that are happening globally. The article supports its report with factual data of last year and this year’s deal value…

‘Not Guilty’ is the Plea of Former Kirkland & Ellis Partner in Tax Fraud Case

‘Not Guilty’ is the Plea of Former Kirkland & Ellis Partner in Tax Fraud Case

A former senior partner with the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis, Theodore L. Freedman was indicted yesterday for tax fraud up to the tune of over $2 million. He…

Health Care Partner at K&L Gates Given Honor of Being Named AAA Neutral

Health Care Partner at K&L Gates Given Honor of Being Named AAA Neutral

June 2011 would forever remain a remarkable period for Gary Qualls as he is welcomed into the prestigious society of Arbitrators, which means he is now free to display the…