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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Nearly two years after Rolling Stone published the since-retracted article, “A Rape on Campus,” a federal jury is set to decide if the magazine defamed a college administrator who says she was falsely depicted as indifferent to an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.
Recusal Questions Crop Up in Ethics Case Against Alabama's Ex-Chief Justice
October 14, 2016
Alabama's former chief justice, ousted last month for his actions defying the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage, publicly called this week for four of his fellow justices to recuse themselves from hearing his appeal of the suspension.
How Are China's Arbitration Agreements and Awards Enforced in U.S. Courts?
October 14, 2016
Much has been written regarding the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in China, but relatively little consideration is given to the treatment in U.S. courts of awards entered by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), or to the enforcement of CIETAC arbitration agreements.
The Troubled Energy and Production (Oil and Gas) Sector
October 14, 2016
The oil and gas exploration sector in North America has been crushed by high debt, globally low oil prices and regional overcapacity. The result: Over 100 oil and gas exploration and production companies have filed for bankruptcy over the past 18 months, and dozens more are expected to follow.

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