Court struggles with gay marriage and California's ban

Click here for the Mobile version
TODAY'S NEWS Court struggles with gay marriage and California's ban Gay marriage advocates, hoping for constitutional recognition of their right to wed, encountered a cautious and sometimes skeptical U.S. Supreme Court during arguments Tuesday on California's same-sex marriage ban. Inside the Court, a host of legal stars The first sign of how big Tuesday's Supreme Court arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry would be was visible even before the justices took to the bench. How lawyers saw the Prop 8 arguments We asked several lawyers for a fast analysis of Tuesday's Supreme Court fight over California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage in the state. For our full coverage of the arguments, click here. Federal Circuit threatens sanctions over V.A.'s 'broken promises' Citing "broken promises" and calling the government's conduct not an "isolated mistake," a federal appeals court in Washington has threatened to sanction the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in a dispute over a rule change that limited veterans' rights. Ex-Nixon Peabody partner's co-defendant draws 10-year sentence in Ponzi scheme The sentencing of a Beverly Hills, Calif., businessman who admitted his role in a $20 million Ponzi scheme might bode ill for his alleged co-conspirator, former Nixon Peabody securities partner David Tamman. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Need to transfer files from paper to mobile devices? Register today to learn more about Bridging the Mobile/Paper Gap to Increase Productivity . This informational webinar will review the trends, risks and challenges faced by law firms and corporate legal departments at the interface between mobile devices and paper. Then it will investigate the solutions designed by Canon U.S.A. to help mitigate those risks and challenges. Click here to register Law firm diversity panel highlights role of corporate legal departments On a panel about law firm diversity, Joseph West, president and CEO of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, said diversity has become a numbers game, which he called "a blessing and a curse." Appeal court rejects would-be law professor's age bias claim An intermediate appellate court has affirmed dismissal of an age discrimination suit against the University of Baltimore School of Law, marking the latest legal loss for Michigan immigration attorney Donald Dobkin. Fee award overturned in infringement case A federal appeals court reversed a $6.6 million attorney fee award for two companies sued by anti-shoplifting tag maker Checkpoint Systems Inc. Talent development in law firms: three great ironies In the past few years, senior law firm leaders have been amazed at how much our junior associates actually know. They, of course, haven't changed; we have, in our understanding and appreciation of what they have to offer. The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America We scrutinized hundreds of attorneys to identify the country's biggest legal power players. Read about them in The National Law Journal's 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America. THIS WEEK'S ISSUE THE PRACTICE VOIR DIRE Blinded; seemed like a good idea; Sixth Circuit says pay up; and an obscene latrine in this week's column. OPINION Businesses and conflict: It's all about control Study of corporate counsel indicates they are relying less on arbitration and more on mediated negotiation and other informal approaches. MOST POPULAR STORIES The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America Storied plaintiffs lawyer disbarred over excessive fees ABA panel endorses continued use of LSAT in law school admissions Justices strengthen first-sale doctrine in 6-3 vote Judicial conference official warns of budget cuts' 'painful' effects on courts Lawyers arguing in the same-sex marriage cases Justices Douse Class Action Plaintiffs in Standard Fire Case Same-sex marriage case hits the high court Supreme Court to make audio recordings of same-sex arguments available BP asks judge to block 'absurd windfalls' to oil spill claimants		IN FOCUS The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America These 100 lawyers have shaped the legal world through their work in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, in the classroom or government. They have taken on major legal battles, orchestrated the biggest corporate deals, tackled unpopular causes and helped run giant international companies. Go to In Focus   THE BLT | The Blog of the Legal Times National Propane Gas Association Names New General Counsel New D.C. Federal Judge Jackson 'Doesn't Get Fazed' Outside the Supreme Court, Supporters and Opponents of Same-Sex Marriage Make Their Case THE CAREERIST | a lawjobs.com blog News Briefs—LSATs Forever, Toolkits for Equality, + More Kudos for Penn Five Tips on How to Pick a Career Coach The Careerist Goes on Spring Break! LAW.COM NEWSWIRE Clyde & Co. Boosts Singapore With Mayer Brown Hire Attorney Finds Adventure and Does Good While Kayaking the Ga. Coast International Court Detains Rwandan-Born Warlord U.K. Supreme Court Sits in Secret for First Time Sidley Adds Investment Funds Partner in Singapore If you have Twitter account, you can now follow NLJ Editor in Chief David L. Brown at twitter.com/davidlbrownjr. Follow him for links to key stories and updates from the NLJ newsroom. You can also track news on Twitter from the NLJ's Washington bureau at twitter.com/legal_times. Disability Act Charges and Awards Skyrocket EMC's IP Wins Are Much Larger Victories Rethinking Defense in 'Patent Troll' Cases Hourly Rates in a Time of Moderation Atmel's Law Department Runs On, and Shares, Data

Email Management Area Please do not reply to the address you received this email from. Manage your email communications below. Why you received this email message: You are subscribed to the NLJ.com- Daily Headlines as reg.thakur@gmail.com. You may be subscribed to multiple publications as part of your relationship with us. To manage or change any information in your account, please click here to log in and click on the My Account tab in the navigation bar. To stop receiving this publication (unsubscribe): To stop receiving the NLJ.com- Daily Headlines, please click here. You will be taken through an unsubscribe process. Please follow all directions regarding this process. It may take 10-days to remove you from receiving this publication. Note: If you are subscribed to multiple publications, per your subscription, you will need to unsubscribe from each publication you receive utilizing the email management area at the bottom of each publication. To not receive or opt-out of email marketing promotions from the National Law Journal: Please click here to opt-out of receiving email marketing promotions from the National Law Journal. This will only prevent you from receiving email marketing promotions from the National Law Journal; you will continue receiving the publications as noted above unless you unsubscribe from each one. It may take up to 10-days to remove you from receiving email marketing promotions. How to contact us should you have questions: The National Law Journal® 120 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10271-1101 Customer Service Phone: 1-877-256-2472

About ALM | Customer Support | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions    © 2013 ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved.