Thursday, October 31, 2013

Asia Deal Digest: October 31, 2013

Asia Deal Digest: October 31, 2013

* Rajah & Tann on a $1.1 billion bid for a Chinese food company
* Morgan Lewis helps a Texas oil company make a Malaysian exit
* Squire Sanders and White & Case line up for U.S. cloud computing acquisitions by Japan's NTT Read More »


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Senate Blocks Patricia Millett's Nomination to D.C. Circuit

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• Senate Blocks Patricia Millett's Nomination to D.C. Circuit

• With Sixth Payout, SEC Whistleblower Program Gains Steam

• In Suit, Patton Boggs Seeks $200,000 in Legal Fees

• Supreme Court Puts Greenhouse Gas Cases on a Diet

• Robert Wilkins Nomination for D.C. Circuit Passes Committee

• Lawyer Disciplined for Advising Non-Client in Murder Case

Senate Blocks Patricia Millett's Nomination to D.C. Circuit

The Senate today blocked the nomination of Patricia Millett for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, throwing doubt on the ability of President Obama to fill three vacancies on the key court. Millett's qualifications... Read More »

With Sixth Payout, SEC Whistleblower Program Gains Steam

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued its sixth whistleblower payment, awarding a tipster $150,000 for helping to stop a scheme that was defrauding investors. The Oct. 30 payment comes one month after the SEC awarded a record $14... Read More »

In Suit, Patton Boggs Seeks $200,000 in Legal Fees

Patton Boggs is suing a former client in Virginia state court to recoup more than $200,000 in legal fees. The complaint, filed Oct. 28 in Accomack County Circuit Court, accuses BaySys International LLC of failing to pay $228,919 for legal... Read More »

Supreme Court Puts Greenhouse Gas Cases on a Diet

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. once said, "I have yet to put down a brief and say, 'I wish that had been longer.'" The Supreme Court appears to be embracing that sentiment in its management of the upcoming set of... Read More »

Robert Wilkins Nomination for D.C. Circuit Passes Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the nomination of Judge Robert Wilkins for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The committee voted 10-8 along party lines to approve Wilkin's nomination, which now moves to the full Senate... Read More »

Lawyer Disciplined for Advising Non-Client in Murder Case

A local criminal defense lawyer was recently disciplined for misconduct for the second time since 2011. Harry Tun received an informal admonition—the least serious sanction possible—for giving legal advice to a person who wasn't his client. The Oct. 10 admonition... Read More »

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Parodist Sues for Right to Poke Fun at Security Agencies

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• 1Ls Get A Chance to Specialize at Chicago-Kent

• Tentative OK to Countrywide Settlement Despite Objections

• Over Meaning of 'Use,' Identity Theft Counts Thrown Out

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Parodist Sues for Right to Poke Fun at Security Agencies

Amid controversy over widespread spying on U.S. citizens, the National Security Agency faces lawsuit by a man who claims a constitutional right to make fun of the agency. Read More »

1Ls Get A Chance to Specialize at Chicago-Kent

Chicago-Kent College of Law next year will allow first-year law students to defer one of their core courses in favor of either a clinical rotation or an upper-level elective such as patent law or business organizations. Read More »

Tentative OK to Countrywide Settlement Despite Objections

A federal judge in Los Angeles has tentatively approved a $500 million settlement between Countrywide Financial Corp. and investors in its mortgage-backed securities. Read More »

Over Meaning of 'Use,' Identity Theft Counts Thrown Out

Real estate developer David Miller never pretended to be someone else when he used the names of fellow investors on a document he provided to a bank to secure a $337,500 personal loan. Even so, in 2012 federal prosecutors in Tennessee charged Miller with making a false statement to a bank and, on top of that, aggravated identity theft. Read More »

Owens Cruises Through Senate Judiciary Hearing

Ninth Circuit nominee John Owens enjoyed smooth sailing in a confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee despite a dispute between California and Idaho senators over "ownership" of the seat. Read More »

Who Represents Corporate America

Our annual survey of the law firms that work for the nation's largest companies takes a global focus. Read More »

Appeal Risk Is Big When Opting Out of New Trial

A conditional remittitur offers the plaintiff the choice of accepting a reduced damages award in lieu of a new trial. A remittitur order, however, presents formidable barriers to appellate review. Read More »

Reports From the War of the Sexes

It's time for another edition of news you shouldn't miss. This week, we're covering my favorite topic: the sexes . Read More »

Booz Allen Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

On the eve of trial, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. has settled with a former partner who accused the consulting firm of gender discrimination. The trial was scheduled to start today in District of Columbia Superior Court. On Oct. 23, Booz... Read More »

Schiff Hardin Adds Pair of Product Liability Partners

Two Goodwin Procter lawyers, including the leader of the firm's Washington litigation department, are leaving for Schiff Hardin. Elizabeth Geise and Valerie Ross, who focus on toxic tort litigation, join as partners in the product liability group. Their practice includes... Read More »



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Citi Prevails Against $805M Claim by Wealthy Investor

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• Dish CEO Wins Latest Skirmish in LightSquared Fight

• Infosys Settles with Government for Record $34M

• Objections Fail To Derail $500M Countrywide Settlement

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Disputed MF Global Fees for Dewey, Proskauer Approved

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