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BP seeks to limit Gulf compensation
BP will today seek to persuade a federal appeals court to limit the way compensation is calculated for companies affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil leak.
Big business supported by US Supreme Court decisions
The US Supreme Court has leaned consistently to the right and supported big business over the last year, according to legal scholars.
Former FBI director to look into BP compensation claims
An ex-FBI director has been selected to look into suspected fake compensation claims issued against BP following the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
GC pay soars high
Chief legal officers at medical-device and pharmaceutical companies are scoring high in the salary rankings, according to a recently released report.
Covington kicked off 3M lawsuit
A dispute over a conflict of interest in a high-profile lawsuit against 3M has resulted in Washington DC-based law firm Covington & Burling being disqualified from representing the state.
Ballard Spahr snaps up litigation boutique
Leading Philadelphia law firm Ballard Spahr has acquired New York litigation boutique Stillman & Friedman, underlining how criminal defence work is becoming increasingly important to large law firms.
Hip-hoppers battle over I.AM copyright
American music artist Will.i.am is claiming that fellow hip-hop star Pharrell Williams crossed the line by using the phrase 'I am' as part of his new brand, going as far as to sue him over it.
Landmark ruling for gay rights
The US Supreme Court has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional and restored gay marriage in California by dismissing proposition 8.
BP sends out fake claims warning
BP has sounded a warning to lawyers who make 'inflated and even fictitious' claims regarding clients who suffered damages following the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, adding that compensation payments could be clawed back.
Texas senator blocks abortion bill
Texas Democrats have struck down controversial abortion legislation after filibuster by Democratic senator Wendy Davis.
Corzine faces civil lawsuit following MF Global collapse
The former chief executive of failed commodities brokerage firm MF Global is set for a civil lawsuit brought by US regulators for his alleged involvement in the collapse.
News Corp hit with US hacking case
Another phone hacking lawsuit is set to hit New York-headquartered media giant News Corporation but for the first time the suit has originated in the US by way of a British citizen who works as Angelina Jolie's stunt double.
Facebook adds new General Counsel
Social media giant Facebook will be adding Colin Stretch to more than its list of friend. He joins its management team as vice president and general counsel.
Twitter lawyer bags top White House role
The Obama administration has snapped up Twitter lawyer Nicole Wong to advise on internet and privacy policies, White House officials have confirmed.
Weil wields axe in latest US cuts
New York based firm Weil Gotshal & Manges is preparing to fire a total of 60 salaried lawyers and chop an additional 110 staff while also reducing pay for some partners, according to Bloomberg News.
Google's $1.3bn Waze deal under investigation
The US trade watchdog is set to investigate Google's major acquisition of traffic-mapping company Waze following demands from consumer groups worldwide.
Oil-rich US cities reveal record lawyer gains
Cities booming with oil reserves gained the most lawyers in 2012, according to a National Law Journal survey.
Patent firm springs attack on US banking industry
US patent licensing firm Intellectual Ventures has begun a major campaign against the banking industry over payment systems and online banking.
Warner clings to Happy Birthday copyright
The 'Happy Birthday' song, heard on that special day once a year, may no longer be music to your ears.
US lawyer cuts to the chase
Connecticut lawyer Don Howard isn't only offering legal advice in his Hartford office but hair cuts as well.