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Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines February 9, 2010

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: NLJ.com, February 9, 2010.

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Lawyers for Jackson's doctor have tried their share of high-profile cases

"A formidable team of lawyers, including lead lawyer Ed Chernoff, has lined up to defend Dr. Conrad Murray, who was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. "

 

Judge divides up the money in Sears' record-setting ADA settlement

"A federal judge in Chicago late last week gave final approval to the allocation of $6.2 million among 235 former Sears employees in the largest settlement ever reached by the EEOC in an Americans with Disabilities Act class action."

 

Chicago market for laterals picking up

"More Chicago partners are jumping to new law firms or seriously contemplating a move after a year in which demand for profitable partners outstripped the number willing to leave stable positions, the city's recruiters and law firm managers said."

 

In rare move, Federal Circuit overturns lower court's sanctions

"The Federal Circuit recently overturned sanctions imposed by a Southern District of New York judge against New Jersey intellectual property law firm Kaplan Gilman & Pergament and software company ResQNet.com Inc."

 

Suit against FEC over failed Fieger prosecution gets new life

"Another chapter is unfolding in the ongoing legal saga swirling around outspoken Michigan trial attorney Geoffrey Fieger and the federal government's unsuccessful effort to prosecute him for allegedly funneling $127,000 to Democrat John Edwards' presidential campaign"

 

 

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