6 Steps to Create a Legal Department Crisis Communication Plan
If your company’s reputation is under assault, in court or in the media, is your law department prepared? If you said, “probably not,” you’re not alone. Most corporate legal departments…
‘The Hurt Locker’ Is Protected Speech, 9th Circuit Rules
The Ninth Circuit’s recent decision concerning “The Hurt Locker” film is important for those defendants who author screenplays or make film’s based on real people and real events. Such stories,…
Down Syndrome Adult Wins in 11th Cir. Against Apt. Complex
In a case that is illustrative to those who lease-out residential property, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed the lower trial court’s dismissal of a discrimination suit…
First Sham Marriage Dooms Later Green Card Request
You can marry for love, you can marry for money, you can marry as part of a bet. But if you marry for a green card, your marriage won’t count…
Are Faceless Internet Hoards Beyond the Law?
The Internet is a fickle beast. The collective power of just a tiny fraction of the Internet’s 3.2 billion users can make your cat famous in a minute, as it…
Taylor v. U.S.: Robbery, Weed, Commerce, and Confusion
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in the case of Taylor v. United States, a case involving the interstate commerce element of the Hobbs Act. The Hobbs Act makes…
Tips for Pursuing Public Interest Law (Without Going Broke)
The public has few benefactors and it needs dedicated humanitarian-types like you to represent the interests of individuals. It’s important for quality lawyers to fight for the cause of civil…
10 Resources for Starting Your Own Nonprofit Firm
If you want to be a happy lawyer, consider focusing on other’s needs. Really. According to a survey of 6,000 attorneys, lawyers in public interest work reported the highest levels…
Attorney Accused of Forging Judges’ Signatures — 114 Times
An attorney in Florida is facing accusations that he forged judges’ signatures — not once, not twice, but more than a hundred times. Jose Manuel Camacho is facing 14 counts…
Currencies Could Spiral Lower – Nasdaq
By Kathy Lien, Managing Director of FX Strategy for BK Asset Management Investors have a lot to be worried about these days which explain why most of the major currencies…