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Blood drive plea for shot lawyer
New Orleans firm Jones Walker is today sponsoring a blood drive following a gun attack on one of its lawyers during a carjacking last week.
Jobs boost for US legal sector
The US legal sector perked up last month with the addition of 1,000 jobs across the country, according to government figures released last week.
US firm revives non-lawyer investment case
New York-based law firm Jacoby & Meyers has resurrected a challenge against a state rule preventing law firms from seeking investment from non-lawyers, claiming the prohibition is unconstitutional.
Obama-bashing judge to take 'senior' status
A Montana judge who sent a racially-charged e-mail about US President Barack Obama is set to take so-called senior status next year.
Cab queue challenge
Hailing a cab has never been simpler thanks to apps such as Hailo and GetTaxi, but a start-up business that targets New York City's taxi network is facing some unexpected legal issues.
No going home
US Olympic 4x100m relay gold medallist Tianna Madison is being sued for $50,000 by her parents in one of the most bizarre stories to have emerged in the wake of this year's summer games in London.
Size really matters
A 53-year-old man on death row may dodge his execution because he is so overweight that a lethal injection would not guarantee a quick death.
Next stop Hollywood
The former US Solicitor General is set to take on the role of Vice-president Joe Biden in a run-through of vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan's forthcoming debate on 11 October, the Romney campaign has announced.
New York sues JP Morgan over housing boom 'fraud'
Authorities in New York are suing one of the US's biggest banks for allegedly defrauding investors who lost more than $20 billion during the country's housing boom.
US stocks anti-piracy war chest
More than $2.4 million will be allocated to 13 US jurisdictions to fight theft of intellectual property, after Attorney General Eric Holder stressed that protection from piracy is vital to the nation's economy.
White-collar crime specialist fesses up to $10m scam
A high-flying Manhattan-based white-collar crime defence lawyer pleaded guilty earlier this week to pilfering more than $10 million from his firm's clients and squandering the cash in strip clubs and up-market restaurants.
Apple faces raft of IP infringement claims
Electronics giant Apple has been targeted in two separate law suits by long-time rival Samsung for allegedly infringing patents with its recently-released iPhone 5 device.
Pharma giant hit with $700m fine for marketing slip-up
Chicago-based health care company Abbot Laboratories has been hit with the second-largest criminal fine for a single drug, after marketing Depakote for uses that had not been approved.
Baker & McKenzie holds top global revenue spot
Chicago-based Baker & McKenzie has maintained its dominant position at the top of the global law firm revenue table, edging out Anglo-US player DLA Piper.
US firms face autumn lawsuit spree
Autumn has begun with a bang for several major US law firms, as they face high-profile litigation in courtrooms across the country.
Big Law backs Obama with $2m fighting fund
Lawyers at the top 20 US law firms have given US President Barack Obama almost twice as much in campaign donations as they have to his Republican election rival Mitt Romney.
Lawyers score touchdown as NFL referees reach agreement
Union officials representing US football players are considering legal action over health and safety on the pitch following a the end of strike action that saw inexperienced officials controversially take control of NFL matches.
Client accuses SNR Denton of compliance filing blunder
A former client has accused Anglo-US law firm SNR Denton of a serious filing slip up, potentially making the firm liable for a $7 million mortgage-backed securities deal that turned sour.
Law students encouraged by summer hiring spree
Almost all law students who spent their summers working at major US firms were rewarded with offers of full-time employment, recent research has found.
Lawyers pick up pieces after credit card giant slapped over marketing tactics
Federal regulators have given in-house lawyers at Illinois-based Discover Financial Services 60 days to overhaul the company's compliance regime following a finding that it used deceptive telemarketing and sales practices.