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Federal Judge Strikes Down A Racist Florida Immigration Law

On Tuesday, a judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida struck down a portion of…

Deutsche Bank Sued by US Government for Mortgage Fraud, Feds Represented by US Attorney Preet Bharara

On Tuesday, May 3, the Deutsche Bank was sued by the federal government, represented by US Attorney Preet Bharara.  The…

Obama Taps Venable Partner For Federal Bench Seat

Yesterday Venable partner Robert Wilkins was given the tap by the Obama administration for a spot on the bench of…

Class Action Filed Against Pfizer by Brualdi

Per Globe Newswire, the Brualdi Law Firm has filed a class action suit against Pfizer in the United States District…

Judge Shows Ardor to Whistle-Blowers in Fidelity Case

A Federal Judge in Boston has ruled that mutual fund companies are subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act just as other…

Former Arnold Porter Partner Gets Probation For Tax Scheme

Former Arnold & Porter partner Peter Cinquegrani, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and tax-evasion charges in September 2008, was sentenced Monday…

Ropes & Gray Slapped With Plagiarism Suit

A genetic research laboratory is seeking up to $82.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages from Ropes & Gray in…

Secretary Sues Drinker Biddle in Pay Dispute

A former secretary at Drinker Biddle's Washington office is suing the firm over an overtime pay dispute. Shawn Havrilla worked…

Massachusetts Challenges Defense of Marriage Act

Attorney General Martha Coakley of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit in July of 2009 challenging the Defense of Marriage Act.  The…

Law Firms Join Forces in Toyota Recall Litigation

25 law firms in 20 states have joined together and formed a consortium to file a class action lawsuit against…

Reid Criticizes ABA Judicial Nomination Evaluation

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada criticized the American Bar Association on Thursday after some members of the organization’s…

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Blind Law School Grad

On Friday U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer of San Francisco ordered the National Conference of Law Examiners to accommodate Stephanie…