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Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday, May 19. Here’s a quick look back at yesterday’s posts. Chadbourne & Parke Bring In IP Talent From GE and Disney… Firms Reaping Cash…

BP Retains Kirland & Ellis To Aid In Spill Defense

BP Retains Kirland & Ellis To Aid In Spill Defense

In the face of a myriad of law suits resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster, British Petroleum has retained Chicago based firm Kirkland & Ellis, reports the Chicago…

University of Illinois Law “Jobs-for-Entry” Scheme Revealed [Update]

University of Illinois Law “Jobs-for-Entry” Scheme Revealed [Update]

The Chicago Tribune has uncovered a “jobs-for-entry” scandal at the University of Illinois College of Law, in which the law school admitted politically-connected applicants, some unqualified, in exchange for guarantees…

Fitzgerald: Blagojevich’s “conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave”

Fitzgerald: Blagojevich’s “conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave”

Via The New York Times, a transcript of the Justice Department news briefing regarding the arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. The juicy bits, from Patrick Fitzgerald, US attorney general for the Northern District…