Litigation

Attorney-Client Privilege Upheld In District Court

July 7, 2015

In a powerful affirmation of attorney-client privilege, a federal district court in Georgia has dismissed a legal malpractice claim against […]

FTC Sues Over Robocalls Targeting Seniors

July 7, 2015

The FTC and the Florida Attorney General are suing Lifewatch, saying the New York-based company knew telemarketing companies it hired […]

New UK Supply Chain Law Will Hit Companies Worldwide

July 7, 2015

The U.K. Modern Slavery Act of 2015, which is expected to go into effect this fall, differs from the California law in some important respects.

Race In College Admissions Before SCOTUS, Again

July 6, 2015

The constitutionality of the admissions policy at the University of Texas is getting another review before the Supreme Court. Justice […]

Oxford Comma Sinks City Ordinance

July 3, 2015

An Ohio appeals court has let a woman off the hook for a parking violation, siding with her interpretation of […]

GOP, Obama Administration Locked In 'Unprecedented' Lawsuit

July 2, 2015

The GOP and the Obama administration filed new briefs in a lawsuit in which Republicans claim the executive branch has […]

Whistleblower Takes Files, Charged With Theft

July 2, 2015

The woman had filed discrimination and retaliation claims against her employer and maintained she took the files, which included confidential student records, to support her claims.

Another FCPA Defendant Walks After Trial

July 1, 2015

The chief of the Department of Justice FCPA unit has said pursuing individual defendants is now a priority, but the […]

Obama’s Unlikely Allies: Clarence Thomas, Anthony Kennedy

July 1, 2015

Despite several recent high-profile victories, the Obama administration has not had a great win average in Supreme Court cases: just […]

In "Takings" Case, Supreme Court Defangs Gov't Ag Program

June 30, 2015

The Court ruled that the government’s seizure of part of a California growers raisin crop, part of a price support program, violated the Takings Clause of the 5th Amendment.

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