Tag Archives: American Lawyer
Romney, Ropes, and Bain and the Ties that Bind
Mitt Romney and Ropes & Gray go way back. Here’s a look at the ties that continue to bind Romney and the white-shoe Boston firm.
Pillsbury Adds Trio of New York Bankruptcy Partners from Cadwalader
These three Cadwalader partners had plenty of options. What drew them to Pillsbury?
They Have It All
See how King & Spalding’s products liability litigators did.
SEC Suits Against Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Execs May Turn on Subprime Loan Definition
I saw other media outlets write something similar… several days after I had already written it.
Samsung Defeats Apple’s Motion for Injunction in Smartphone Wars
Samsung wins the battle with Apple, but how about the war?
Smooth Operators
Who are some of the Am Law lawyers helping the presidential candidates in early primary/caucus states?
Suit Fights State Ban of Mixed Martial Arts
You usually don’t associate sports with the First Amendment. The UFC hopes the courts will do what the NY legislature has failed to do, thus far. On a personal note, … Continue reading
LinkedIn Fends Off Class Action Over Privacy Claims
Did LinkedIn violate a user’s privacy by transmitting information to third-party vendors? Man, doesn’t it seem like all social media sites are being accused of this?
The Electronic Eye
The computers are taking over e-discovery. At least they haven’t become self-aware… yet.
Twitter Wins Defense Verdict Over Celebrity Profiling Patent
Did someone else come up with Twitter before Twitter? Not according to a Virginia jury.