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Firms Seek 'Shiniest New Penny' as Revolving Door Spins for Obama Lawyers

October 16, 2016

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's hiring of Stuart Delery in September was a recruitment coup for the firm and marked one of Washington's most worn, and criticized, paths: the route through the revolving door between federal service and private practice.

14 Obama Lawyers Whose Inboxes Could Swell With Job Offers

October 16, 2016

White-collar enforcement. Cybersecurity. Privacy and technology. Antitrust. Health care. Congressional investigations. The Obama administration lawyers identified below are on the front lines in key areas and are sure to command attention in Big Law and corporate offices.

Judge Blocks Sandy Hook Suit Against Gun Makers

October 14, 2016

A Connecticut judge on Friday wiped out a lawsuit filed by the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims that targeted several gun makers, finding the case fit “squarely” within liability protections Congress created for the firearms industry.

Justice Ginsburg Retreats From 'Inappropriate' Kaepernick Comments

October 14, 2016

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday walked back recent comments she made about NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protests during the national anthem, saying that her remarks were “inappropriately dismissive and harsh.”

Cigars, Rum and Contingent Contracts: U.S. Eases Cuban Embargo Restrictions

October 14, 2016

The U.S. further loosened its embargo of Cuba on Friday, lifting the cap on the value of merchandise that Americans can bring back from Cuba for personal use—including rum and cigars. But for attorneys in the U.S., a more significant change is that Americans and their companies can now enter contingent contracts with Cuban entities.

Creepy Clowns No Laughing Matter for This Lawyer

October 14, 2016

Attorney Mitch Jackson is a little freaked out by creepy clowns and their legal implications.

Cigars, Rum and Contingent Contracts: U.S. Eases Cuban Embargo Restrictions

October 14, 2016

The U.S. further loosened its embargo of Cuba Friday, lifting the cap on the value of merchandise that Americans can bring back from Cuba for personal use—including rum and cigars. But for attorneys in the U.S., a more significant change is that Americans and their companies can now enter contingent contracts with Cuban entities.

Is Origination to Blame for Women Partners' Lower Pay?

October 14, 2016

In the face of a glaring pay gap between male and female partners, some firm leaders point to the emphasis on origination credit as the key culprit. But moving away from such a model may not be so easy.

Rolling Stone Readies for First Defamation Trial Over UVA Rape Article

October 14, 2016

Nearly two years after Rolling Stone published the since-retracted article, “A Rape on Campus,” a federal jury is set to decide if the magazine defamed a college administrator who says she was falsely depicted as indifferent to an alleged rape victim.

News to Them: Gary Johnson Names 2 Law Profs as His SCOTUS Picks

October 14, 2016

Jonathan Turley and Tom Campbell were caught off guard by the Libertarian's choices.

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