Navigation Oral argument rates among the circuits may be affected by the types of cases they hear. For example, the D.C. Circuit, with the highest rate, often weighs complex administrative law issues best addressed through oral argument, said appellate attorney Mark Gidley.
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Lawyers Want Juror Questionnaire for Tom Girardi, a 'Lightning Rod' for Bias
In a May 17 filing, federal public defenders representing Tom Girardi sought the questionnaires, citing extensive news coverage of their client and his estranged wife Erika Jayne’s starring role on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Democratic Attorneys General Back EPA's Power Plant Rule Against GOP Lawsuit
“The rule would meaningfully limit greenhouse gas emissions from some of the largest sources in the nation, thereby helping to address the significant harms our states, cities, and residents are facing from climate change,” Democratic attorneys general wrote in their motion to intervene.
About the Awards: Texas Legal Awards Q&A with Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall
Welcome back to About the Awards, our series of chats with ALM Media editors offering insight into our judging process for ALM Recognition
Deal Watch: Big Week in Deals as Creative Dealmaking Merges With More Activity
“Each of our clients is getting more inbound phone calls from firms looking to work with them than they did three or four years ago,” noted Ben Beerle, a corporate partner with Cooley who handles mergers and acquisitions.
NY Reaches $2B Settlement With Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis
The settlement resolved a lawsuit James’ office filed in state Supreme Court of Manhattan in October, and establishes a victims’ fund for Genesis’ creditors, with the firm neither admitting or denying the allegations.
From In-House at AstraZeneca to an E-Discovery Startup: New Fileread GC Discusses Major Career Move
As the head of legal services at pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, Josh Kreamer created an internal e-discovery program from scratch. Now, he’s looking to show legal professionals the value of generative AI in e-discovery as GC and chief strategy officer at startup Fileread.
Big Stock Award Propels Dell GC onto Company's Highest-Paid List
Richard Rothberg joined the company in 1999 and has been its legal chief since 2013.
Missouri AG Investigates Faith-Based Discrimination Against Kansas City's Social Media Post Against Harrison Butker
“Missourians of faith deserve to know why Kansas City officials decided to attack Mr. Butker for his deeply held religious beliefs. My office will not tolerate religious discrimination from City officials,” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a statement.
Snapchat Faces Wrongful-Death Suit Following 'Sextortion' Scheme Involving 13-Year-Old Boy
Snapchat is accused of strict liability and negligence in a wrongful-death suit where a 13-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after he was a victim of a “sextortion scheme,” according to the federal lawsuit filed in South Carolina.