Convicted Gangster James “Whitey” Bulger Files Appeal in Federal Court
Summary: James “Whitey” Bulger has filed an appeal in federal court stating he did not get a fair trial because…
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Was Jill Abramson Shown the Door at New York Times for Complaints Over Pay?
The departure of top editor of The New York Times, Jill Abramson, was announced on Wednesday, according to The Huffington…
Moody’s: Law Schools Cutting Tuition Are Making a Major Risk
Moody's Investors Service has warned that law schools are taking risks by lowering tuition to attract more students, according to…
Wall Street Journal Reporter, Gina Chon, Resigns after Emails Released
Just one week after emails leaked information regarding a romantic relationship with a source in Iraq, reporter Gina Chon has…
Wal-Mart in Compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
The best defense is a good offense? That's what one may wonder after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced it is launching…
AT&T Will Use Sullivan & Cromwell in $39 Billion Purchase of T-Mobile USA
AT&T has plans to buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion. The lead firms that are going to…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Thursday, May 20th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. Major Class Action Lawsuit…
Making The Lateral Move Rather Than The Move Into Retirement
Several posts in the blogosphere have, in the last few days, focused on a rather new, if not surprising, phenomenon…
Lawyers Dressing Up to Avoid Being Laid Off
The ABA Journal reports that more lawyers are dressing up for work, ditching their causal wear to impress superiors and…
Anthrax Scare at Harvard Law; Dershowitz Targeted
Authorities investigating white powder found in envelopes at New York's Wall Street Journal say similar mail was received at Harvard…
The Upside of Being a Laid-Off Lawyer: Facial Hair
The Wall Street Journal, having nothing else to report on, writes that newly unemployed Wall Street refugees are luxuriating in…
Mark Dreier’s Mistakes May Devastate Firm [Video]
From LawCrossing.com: Last week's revelation of the sole equity partner at Dreier LLP scamming and scheming to obtain funds for…