'Even Pariahs Have Rights': Court Won't Let Law Firm Withdraw as Counsel for Sanctioned Russian Bank

The offshore law firm said it is worried about reputational risk if it continued to represent the bank. It also said it is concerned that sanctions will prevent it from receiving payment for its work.       
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10th Circuit Says Forcing an ATM Withdraw at Gunpoint Equals Bank Robbery, Adding to Circuit Split

The issue boiled down to whether the stolen funds were "in the care, custody, control, management, or possession of" the bank or if the victim controlled the money at the time of the offense.       
http://dlvr.it/SMl37C

Judge Mulls Terminating Sanctions in Facebook Privacy Case

At a Wednesday hearing, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said he is considering whether to issue terminating sanctions against Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Facebook for "dilatory discovery conduct" in the multidistrict litigation over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.       
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The Tourism Fair – once again a place of encounters

Continuing where the most successful Tourism Fair 2020 left off, held just before the beginning of the global health crisis, this years’ 43rd International Belgrade Tourism Fair was the first large tourist event in the region. The Tourism Fair and the following events was visited by 32.115 visitors this year.
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4 Reasons Law Firms Are Entering the Metaverse

The last year has seen law firms buying land and opening offices in the metaverse to attract new clients, increase profitability and keep up with evolving legal trends.       
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An Outfit Can Change Your Legal Career, Says Bespoke Clothier Dara Lamb

ICYMI: Dara Lamb, who specializes in clothing attorneys, shared her advice for how attorneys should dress for a video conferencing square, the courtroom and the boardroom based on the narrative clothing creates.       
http://dlvr.it/SMgnYG

The Invasion of Ukraine Could Ease the Crackdown on Big Tech, Says Freshfields' New US Tech Leader

ICYMI: "The West will have to make a decision about whether it wants to continue to beat up successful U.S. tech companies. Or, in light of the war and the reconstruction that will follow, if it needs them enough to lay off," said Freshfields partner Boris Feldman.       
http://dlvr.it/SMgYF2

As Remote Proceedings Become 'Firm Features' of the Court System, Bar Looks to Bridge 'Digital Divide'

Court appearances migrated online with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. They're now commonplace, and care must be taken so no litigants are left behind.       
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Moxy Hotels brings its play on spirit to Athens

Moxy Athens City caters to the fun hunter traveler with innovative design, social public spaces and 200+1 tech-savvy rooms.
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Ahead of the Curve: Law Schools React to US News Rankings

This week, we're exploring what law schools had to say about the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings released Tuesday.       
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Judge Cuts Length of SF Trial, the 'Most Complex Yet' Over Opioids

ICYMI: "You have a hard job ahead of you," Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer told lawyers at a pretrial hearing on Wednesday. Opening statements begin April 25.       
http://dlvr.it/SMcGT2

Enforcement Aimed at the Tech Sector Is Driving Lateral Movement in Droves

ICYMI: In the most recent move, Amy Jane Longo, the former head of the trial unit for the SEC's Los Angeles Regional Office, joined Ropes & Gray.       
http://dlvr.it/SMc1wS

Infectious Omicron BA.2 now dominant in U.S., with coronavirus spring rise likely

Some experts believe California is well-armored against another potential coronavirus surge, but BA.2 has fueled substantial increases abroad.
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Significant Shakeup Among 2023 US News Law School Rankings as Harvard Drops Out of Top 3

U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings. And while Yale Law School continued its long-running streak at No. 1, there were still plenty of significant changes near the top of the list, including Harvard Law School being bumped out of the top three for the first time since 1990.       
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Vows to Recuse From Harvard Affirmative Action Challenge, If Confirmed

ICYMI: "That is my plan," Jackson said, when asked by Sen. Ted Cruz if she would recuse from the case involving Harvard.       
http://dlvr.it/SMXlz7

Nuclear Verdicts, Lack of Clarity May Be Fueling 'Coaching' Objection Fights

"The higher the stakes the more they object and the more vocal they become in their objections," Cummins said.       
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Appeals Court: Judge Erred by Extending Attorney-Plaintiff's Restraining Order 'Without First Hearing the Defendant's Testimony'

"Under all of the circumstances, we think it better that the matter be heard before a different judge," the appeals panel wrote in remanding the matter.       
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Big Law Betting on a Litigation Resurgence in 2022 and Into 2023

Courts are still working through backlogs, but firm leaders say they expect litigation to trend up this year and next.       
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Her sister nearly died from COVID. Now, she dances to convince Latinos to get the jab

A Mexican immigrant is a foot soldier in the drive by nonprofits and healthcare providers to close the Latino COVID-19 vaccination gap in Orange County.
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Sunny Balwani's Attorneys Distance the Ex-Theranos Executive From Elizabeth Holmes in Opening Statements

ICYMI: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Stephen Cazares said Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani might have dated and lived together, but they "lived parallel lives."       
http://dlvr.it/SMTMln

Kirkland Halts Fresh Mandates for Private Equity Client With Russia Links

This is the first known example of Kirkland pausing work in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.       
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Hybrid Work Is Here to Stay, but Finding the Right Balance Takes Time

Leaders from McDermott Will & Emery, BDO, CVC Capital Partners and more joined a Law.com Pro webinar to discuss how they're making hybrid work work.       
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To Stem Lateral Movement, Firms Are Adding Clawback Clauses in Partnership Agreements

ICYMI: Law firms are increasingly utilizing the proverbial "golden handcuffs" in their partnership agreements, allowing them to go after the hefty bonuses and other incentives previously paid to a lawyer looking to leave.       
http://dlvr.it/SMT80q

Southern California grocery workers authorize a strike over pay and safety

Workers across 540 Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores voted to authorize a strike amid an impasse in bargaining over wages and safety regulations.
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Enron's Porcelain Anniversary: Governance and Compliance Lessons 20 Years Later

ICYMI: "The lessons of Enron continue to be relevant today given the numerous corporate scandals over the last two decades that echoed many of Enron's governance and compliance failures," say Paige Holden Montgomery and David A. Silva, members of Sidley's white-collar: government litigation and investigations practice.       
http://dlvr.it/SMR3Qf

Boies Schiller Offers $110K Signing Bonuses to Federal Court Clerks

ICYMI: Managing partner Matthew Schwartz told Law.com that BSF wants to "be sure we continue to position ourselves as one of the very few law firms where judicial clerks most want to go when they begin practicing law."       
http://dlvr.it/SMQvRD

Owner of Site That Posted Confidential State Bar Records Says He Did Nothing Wrong

ICYMI: "Did I ever think a direct case request could lead to private records?" the judyrecords operator said. "Not in a million years."       
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The Lawyers Behind the Scenes of Jackson's SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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An Outfit Can Change Your Legal Career, Says Bespoke Clothier Dara Lamb

Dara Lamb, who specializes in clothing attorneys, shared her advice for how attorneys should dress for a video conferencing square, the courtroom and the boardroom based on the narrative clothing creates.       
http://dlvr.it/SMNkYp

The Invasion of Ukraine Could Ease the Crackdown on Big Tech, Says Freshfields' New US Tech Leader

"The West will have to make a decision about whether it wants to continue to beat up successful U.S. tech companies. Or, in light of the war and the reconstruction that will follow, if it needs them enough to lay off," said Freshfields partner Boris Feldman.       
http://dlvr.it/SMNVMR

Judiciary Urged to Tweak Conflict of Interest Rule for Rejecting Amicus Briefs

ICYMI: The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press suggested the rule be updated to mandate that when a panel strikes a brief, it cite the rule as the reason and identify which amici or amicus curiae counsel would have resulted in a judge's disqualification.       
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Mondee exceeds full year 2021 revenue forecast by 43%

Results driven by recovery of leisure travel and expansion of ancillary, fin-tech and subscription revenues. 2021 net revenue of $93M, 43% above previous forecast*.
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After the Moscow Exodus, Where Will Big Law Go?

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are big draws for international law firms looking to move staff and refocus strategy following their exit from Russia.       
http://dlvr.it/SMKhkF

Judge Cuts Length of SF Trial, the 'Most Complex Yet' Over Opioids

"You have a hard job ahead of you," Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer told lawyers at a pretrial hearing on Wednesday. Opening statements begin April 25.       
http://dlvr.it/SMKMzS

Enforcement Aimed at the Tech Sector Is Driving Lateral Movement in Droves

In the most recent move, Amy Jane Longo, the former head of the trial unit for the SEC's Los Angeles Regional Office, joined Ropes & Gray.       
http://dlvr.it/SMK6rK

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise. We need to take it seriously, experts say

Given how the latest subvariant of the coronavirus has surged in parts of the globe, many California public health officials are urging caution.
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Dipping Demand Could Spell Danger for Many Firms: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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'I'd Wake Up and Put on That Face': Former GC Shares Story of Mental Health Battle and Recovery

"I wanted to hide and crawl into a cave and be ashamed. But I'm stronger than that."       
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Vows to Recuse From Harvard Affirmative Action Challenge, If Confirmed

"That is my plan," Jackson said, when asked by Sen. Ted Cruz if she would recuse from the case involving Harvard.       
http://dlvr.it/SMFsxS

Compliance Hot Spots: MoFo Lawyers on Managing Risk in Russia Sanctions Crisis + Big Law Reps Facebook Rivals in FTC Suit

The former head of the Treasury Department's sanctions office said the broad global response to Russia's war in Ukraine "goes beyond anything that you could ever imagine."       
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Washburn Law Dean Carla Pratt Leaving to Become OU Law's Inaugural Civil Rights, Race and Justice in Law Chair

ICYMI: Pratt is set to begin her appointment, which is contingent on a final vote of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, this summer.       
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Explore Egypt with Wego and Egypt Tourism Authority

Egypt continues its commitment and efforts in applying stringent health safety and precautionary measures to ensure the safety of citizens and tourists and has been welcoming tourists from the GCC.
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Law.com Litigation Trendspotter: Nobody's Quite Sure How the Metaverse Will Evolve—But There Will Be Lawsuits

ICYMI: The metaverse is the perfect blank canvas for creative litigators: a land of endless business opportunities, social possibilities—and risks.       
http://dlvr.it/SMBgN4

Sunny Balwani's Attorneys Distance the Ex-Theranos Executive From Elizabeth Holmes in Opening Statements

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Stephen Cazares said Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani might have dated and lived together, but they "lived parallel lives."       
http://dlvr.it/SMBLKP

To Stem Lateral Movement, Firms Are Adding Clawback Clauses in Partnership Agreements

Law firms are increasingly utilizing the proverbial "golden handcuffs" in their partnership agreements, allowing them to go after the hefty bonuses and other incentives previously paid to a lawyer looking to leave.       
http://dlvr.it/SMB19X

Rising Associate Pay Is Angering Counsel and Threatening to Outpace Demand: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: Want to get this daily news briefing by email? Here's the sign-up. WHAT WE'RE WATCHING DOESN'T FEEL GOOD TO GET PAID LESS - It's St. Patrick's       
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Ground broken for upgrades to the Courtyard at Devon House

The renovation, which is being done by Bernard’s Construction Services, will be conducted in two phases. Phase one will commence before the end of the financial year, and the second phase will be conducted in the 2022/2023 financial year.
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Akin Gump Becomes Final Major International Law Firm to Plan Moscow Exit

ICYMI: The withdrawal means all 25 large international law firms that had a base in the country have now confirmed they are leaving.       
http://dlvr.it/SM78dK

Enron's Porcelain Anniversary: Governance and Compliance Lessons 20 Years Later

"The lessons of Enron continue to be relevant today given the numerous corporate scandals over the last two decades that echoed many of Enron's governance and compliance failures," say Paige Holden Montgomery and David A. Silva, members of Sidley's white-collar: government litigation and investigations practice.       
http://dlvr.it/SM6jf8

Boies Schiller Offers $110K Signing Bonuses to Federal Court Clerks

Managing partner Matthew Schwartz told Law.com that BSF wants to "be sure we continue to position ourselves as one of the very few law firms where judicial clerks most want to go when they begin practicing law."       
http://dlvr.it/SM6VYF

Owner of Site That Posted Confidential State Bar Records Says He Did Nothing Wrong

"Did I ever think a direct case request could lead to private records?" the judyrecords operator said. "Not in a million years."       
http://dlvr.it/SM6T1m

The Lawyers Behind the Scenes of Jackson's SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
http://dlvr.it/SM4gsY

Boom Market for Associate Laterals Shows Some Signs of Faltering

ICYMI: Bonuses in some markets are shrinking, and last year's bonuses may be discouraging mobility.       
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Skepticism of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Qualifications Is Hypocritical, 3rd Circuit Judge Says

ICYMI: "If Biden had nominated a white male with a similar background as Judge Jackson ... no one would be asking here whether their whiteness and their maleness might be a dispositive factor towards whether they were qualified for the job," Judge Joseph Greenaway said.       
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E-Discovery's Mental Health Challenges Are Often Silent, But All Too Present

While the suffering may be silent, industry observers note mental health challenges such as stress and burnout are very common.       
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