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November 11, 2010
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Suits Over Foreclosure 'Robo-Signing' Pile Up
The litigation frenzy against mortgage lenders over "robo-signing" has launched, with class actions in Florida and Maine and a suit by Ohio's AG, all filed against GMAC Mortgage.
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Judge Who Taped Proceedings to Land TV Show Resigns Over Discipline Charges
San Diego Judge DeAnn Salcido has agreed to resign from the bench to settle discipline charges over taping courtroom proceedings in hopes of landing a "Judge Judy"-style TV show.
Mayer Brown Locked in Age Discrimination Suit With Former Employee
A case in which a former Mayer Brown employee says she was fired due to her age has bogged down over whether the firm can subpoena her prior employers for performance-related records.
Deadline Extended for WTC Plaintiffs to Take Settlement
World Trade Center Captive Insurance has extended plaintiffs' deadline to opt into the massive settlement of claims by those who responded to the 9/11 attacks and cleaned up the site.
Top Canadian Firms McMillan and Lang Michener to Merge
Two of Canada's largest law firms, McMillan and Lang Michener, have agreed to form a 400-lawyer firm with offices in five Canadian cities and Hong Kong.
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Federal Appeals Court Judge Endorses Legalized Pot Use
First Circuit Judge Juan Torruella told a law school audience Tuesday that legalization of marijuana could be a good way for the United States to reduce drug abuse and crime.
Howrey Terminates 32 Staffers
Howrey has let go of 32 support staffers from its 10 U.S. offices, citing a need to adjust the size of its work force to meet client needs and focus on core practice areas.
9th Circuit Sides With Immigrant on Access to His 'A-File'
The 9th Circuit on Tuesday called out the government for keeping an important file from an immigrant facing deportation and pointed out unexplainable discrepancies in key records.
Proposal Would Lower Penalties for Teenagers Who Engage in 'Sexting'
Texas' attorney general and a state senator announced plans for a legislative initiative to change the penalty for "sexting," in the case of minors, from a felony to a misdemeanor.
Schwab Moves to Terminate $235 Million MBS Class Action Settlement
Charles Schwab moved to withdraw from a request for approval of a $235 million settlement over its YieldPlus accounts, accusing plaintiffs lawyers of reneging on their side of the deal.
Judge Steps Down Amid Disclosures of Legal and Financial Indiscretions
Trenton, N.J.'s chief municipal judge, Renee Lamarre Sumners, has resigned in the wake of disclosure that she had bounced checks to judicial authorities, among other indiscretions.
Suit Over Johnson & Johnson Sutures Presses Discovery Rule to Its Limits
The New Jersey Supreme Court faces a discovery-rule question over whether a suit against Johnson & Johnson -- filed five years after its sutures caused an infection -- is time-barred.
ABA Seeks Obama's Help in Fight for Reciprocity With India
American Bar Association President Steve Zack sent a letter last week to the White House urging President Barack Obama to press the Indian government to drop its ban on foreign lawyers maintaining offices or practicing law in India.
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Headlines at a glance
Suits Over Foreclosure 'Robo-Signing' Pile UpJudge Who Taped Proceedings to Land TV Show Resigns Over Discipline Charges
Mayer Brown Locked in Age Discrimination Suit With Former Employee
Deadline Extended for WTC Plaintiffs to Take Settlement
Top Canadian Firms McMillan and Lang Michener to Merge
Federal Appeals Court Judge Endorses Legalized Pot Use
Howrey Terminates 32 Staffers
9th Circuit Sides With Immigrant on Access to His 'A-File'
Proposal Would Lower Penalties for Teenagers Who Engage in 'Sexting'
Schwab Moves to Terminate $235 Million MBS Class Action Settlement
Judge Steps Down Amid Disclosures of Legal and Financial Indiscretions
Suit Over Johnson & Johnson Sutures Presses Discovery Rule to Its Limits
ABA Seeks Obama's Help in Fight for Reciprocity With India
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