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Whistleblower bags first post-crunch pay-out
US regulators have doled out the first whistleblower payments under new regulations brought about by the Dodd-Frank reforms.
Lawyer accused of murder claims witnesses coerced
A former US government prosecutor who faces conspiracy to murder charges and a range of corruption allegations has accused the federal authorities handling his case of encouraging witnesses to lie under oath.
Apple secures double-patent victory
Apple's victory over Samsung overshadows second important win against another rival technology company
US companies face tougher rules on African war zones
US regulators have beefed up rules covering the import of minerals from African war zones in a move that could significantly boost compliance costs for businesses.
Rape victim lawyer lashes out at 'pro-life' senate candidate
America's legal profession continues to obsess over a senatorial candidate's controversial comments on rape and abortion, with a lawyer blogger from a top global white shoe law firm lashing out in an open letter to the politician.
Ex-judge faces public office ban over alleged sexual abuse
A New York county judge should be permanently banned from public office in New York after allegedly admitting to having sexual contact with his five-year-old deaf niece 40 years ago, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct has recommended.
Republican attorneys call for Akin to bail out of Senate bid
Two leading lawyers have weighed into the row over controversial statements on rape and abortion made by the Republican Party candidate for a Missouri Senate seat.
Deloitte lawyer suicide linked to banking scandal
Family of 'big four' accountancy lawyer calls for inquiry following death at Connecticut home
Hard times trigger litigants in person surge
US courts have seen a nationwide surge in litigants in person, as the continuing tough economic climate restricts the ability of the lower-income individuals - and even the middle classes -- to instruct lawyers.
Lawyers target big food brands over labelling
US lawyers are gearing up to sue major food industry players, claiming that wrongly labelled products and ingredients violate federal regulations.
Law school fees rocket despite falling applications
Average US law school tuition fees have shot up at twice the rate of inflation despite a 25 per cent drop in applicants, recently released figures show.
Ex-Dewey partners agree to cough up extra $20m
Former partners of bankrupt New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf will pay at least $70 million as part of a proposed settlement, eclipsing the $50m that they agreed to pay just at the end of last week.
Top bank forecasts bleak future for law firms
Tough times are set to continue for the US legal sector as the hard economy shows little sign of abating, a report at the end of last week from a leading financial instituition predicts.
Ex-partners agree to fork out $50m in Dewey settlement
Former partners of now bankrupt New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf yesterday agreed to pay at least $50 million towards a settlement, reaching the minimum total the firm's advisors sought to raise.
Survey: law schools must boost racial diversity
US law schools should strive harder to create ethnically diverse classes as students benefit from a racial mix on campus and in classrooms, a recent report has found.
US lawyer imprisoned for $33m healthcare fraud
A Georgia-based, Harvard-educated lawyer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for healthcare and tax fraud.
Claimant tobacco company awarded costs in trademark dispute
A clear-cut trademark infringement case has ended with a court breaking from standard US practice and awarding legal costs against the losing party.
Bank fine catapults NY regulator into global spotlight
The deal for Standard Chartered's $340 million fine cut yesterday has rocketed what was a relatively unheard of New York state financial authority into the middle of the global regulatory spotlight.
Cyber threats top corporate risk list
General counsel in the US see the escalating risks involved with IT and cyber security as the main threat to their organisations' operations and reputation, according to a recent survey.
Interns take on Hollywood studio over free work
Two interns who last year sued over their unpaid work on the psychological thriller film Black Swan have filed a further action against all internships offered by a major Hollywood studio.