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Ninth Circuit whistleblower ruling affirms protections for internal reporters
A divided bench of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has narrowly ruled that whistleblower provisions under Dodd-Frank apply to employees raising concerns about illegal activity internally, not just those who approach regulators.
Viacom names new General Counsel in legal department reshuffle
Viacom is promoting one of its in-house attorneys Christa D'Alimonte as its next Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
Yahoo hires new lawyer in $1 million pay deal
Tech giant Yahoo has named a new general counsel less than two weeks after Ronald Bell resigned from his position after it was found that the company's legal team failed to sufficiently investigate a serious data breach in 2014.
Internet-connected sex toy maker settles lawsuit for $3.75 million
Women came out on top in case they took against a vibrator manufacturer after they realised highly personal data was being gathered via its mobile app regarding customer product use including date and time of each use and selected vibration settings.
US Attorney says via tweet he was fired
US Attorney Preet Bharara revealed at the weekend that he had been fired, one day after the Justice Department asked him and 45 other Obama-time federal prosecutors to resign.
Lawyer on fire in courtroom
One lawyer seemed to take making a point to the jury a little far when his trousers mysteriously caught fire during his closing arguments in an arson case.
Harvard Law School scraps LSAT entrance test
Harvard Law School is scrapping the LSAT entry test after 70 years and, from the autumn, applicants may submit their scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Law School Admission Test.
Ropes & Gray splits to create cheaper IP offering for clients
Ropes & Gray is creating a new IP spin-off firm with offices in New York and Silicon Valley utilising some 100 staff lawyers.
Yahoo GC resigns over cybersecurity failures
A report prepared for the Securities and Exchange Commission identified $11 million worth of legal costs associated with a mass hack of Yahoo accounts that took place in 2014.
Faegre Baker Daniels revamps firm management
Faegre Baker Daniels has announced a sweep of new leadership appointments across its offices.
Top 50 US law firms partner charge 40 per cent more than next tier
Partners in the largest 50 firms now command hourly partner rates 40 per cent higher than partners in the second largest tier with M&A partners commanding the largest fees.
African Americans still under-represented at US law firms
African Americans are the most underrepresented minority group among associates and partners at law firms but 2016 was the first year there was any improvement since 2009, according to a nationwide survey.
Linklaters boosts US government risk team with top DOJ hire
The Washington arm of the magic circle firm is targeting regulatory work with the hire of a senior government insider.
California bar exam pass score could be lowered
After decades of California law school graduates being disadvantaged by a minimum passing score on the CA bar exam, set significantly higher than peers in other comparable states, the system is to be investigated.
Boston partners face criminal prosecution over campaign contributions
State campaign finance officials are to ask Attorney General Maura Healey to consider criminal prosecution of partners at Boston's Thornton Law Firm over alleged illegal campaign contributions.
Californian law firm plans an Uber good St Patrick's Day
A Californian legal firm has come up with a novel way of keeping people safe on St Patrick's Day, which it says is one of the deadliest in the country.
Seyfarth Shaw first female partner dies
Barbara Lundergan joined the firm at a time when few women pursued a career in law.
Keep fit while you work with DC law firm
As Venable moves its DC Headquarters to a state-of-the-art building at 600 Massachusetts Avenue, staff will also be getting into shape with treadmill desks in designated open areas.
McDonalds discrimination lawsuit more than a drive-by, rules federal judge
A blind man is taking the fast food giant to court over its policy barring pedestrians from using 'drive-thru' service windows at McDonalds restaurants.
Trump 'traitor' comments could scupper trial
Lawyers for US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl have asked an Army appeals court to dismiss charges against their client, saying that President Donald Trump's public description of him as a 'traitor' has made a fair trial impossible.