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Oil spill judge accuses lawyers of lying over BP claims
US District Judge Carl Barbier has accused three lawyers of lying - one, Lionel Sutton III who worked inside a claim-handling centre and two from outside.
Judge confirms criminal case against former Dewey bosses
A New York judge has dismissed charges of falsifying business records against former leaders at the bankrupt firm of Dewey & LeBoeuf but the cases against them proceed.
Former Hogan Lovells partner nominated as Attorney General
Loretta Lynch, President Barack Obama's nominee for the role of Attorney General, was a partner for nine years in Hogan & Hartson, a predecessor firm of Hogan Lovells.
Free case result publishing service offered to US lawyers
Online Legal Marketing is launching a tool that 'gives lawyers, law firms and legal marketers the ability to self-publish settlements, verdicts and judgments'.
Jones Day hires clerks from US Supreme Court
For the third year running, Jones Day has hired at least six former clerks from the US Supreme Court.
Lawyers hit back at golfer over US$3m suit
PGA Tour golfer Dustin Johnson has been accused of maligning two lawyers whose firm he sued last month for US$3m.
Emissions challenges likely to be ineffective
Attempts to curb greenhouse gases by legal challenge have had little result in the US and are unlikely to produce much over the next few years, according to academic research.
Akin Gump donates US$1.67m to US political parties
Akin Gump, one of the leading lobbying firms, has topped the law firm contributions lists, donating to both Republicans and Democrats this year.
Wilkie Farr opens 9th office in Houston
The 600-lawyer international New York-based firm Wilkie Farr & Gallagher is to serve 'a substantial client base in Texas' and other clients from a new office in Houston.
Litigation lawyers have best prospects in US market
Over the next two years, litigation specialists have the best prospects of lawyers who are looking for a new job, according to recruitment consultants Robert Half.
Businesses turn to litigation for revenue stream
More businesses are filing suits against other organisations as a way of generating income, according to Dallas-based lawyers Steckler LLP.
Anti-doping lawyer predicts co-operation from Lance Armstrong
Travis Tygart, the investigator who brought down Lance Armstrong, expects that the cyclist will co-operate with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in the future.
BP ups attack on Gulf of Mexico administrator
The oil giant has produced new evidence to back its claim that the lawyer administering the settlement process for the Gulf of Mexico 2010 oil leak should stand down.
Quinn Emanuel backs away from suit against Obama
Baker Hostetler and Quinn Emanuel are said to have decided not to be involved in bringing a suit against President Barack Obama over Obamacare.
US faces prospect of legal deserts
In parts of rural Iowa, people are travelling 45 minutes to find a lawyer - and it seems as if the situation could get worse.
DLA lawyers poised to leave to form Washington DC consultancy
Between six and ten lawyers in DLA Piper are about to leave to join the Daschle Group, set up by former US senator Tom Daschle.
Law school restructures debt as admissions fall
The Thomas Jefferson School of Law has announced that bond-holders will become the owners of its law school building and that they will let the school use the premises on a lease.
Demand for paralegals outstrips lawyers in energy hub
The legal specialists most in demand in the Texan city of Houston are not lawyers but corporate paralegals, according to Robert Half Legal.
Companies seek legal advice on ebola
Specialist employment lawyers in the US say they are starting to be asked for advice on ebola from employers.
Banks up scrutiny on legal adviser security
Banks have stepped up the security checks they carry out on legal advisers, with on-site IT audits happening more frequently.