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July 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer

'We Have to Succeed': Law Firm AntiRacism Alliance Holds First Summit

With over 240 legal firms across the globe participating in the unprecedented effort around ending systemic racial injustice, there is optimism to be had and a lot of work to be done.

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July 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer

McDermott Adds 7-Lawyer Trade, Defense Team From Hughes Hubbard

The exit of the seven-lawyer team follows news that Hughes Hubbard laid off staff earlier in July and another partner departure from the trade practice.

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July 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Pay Cuts, Layoffs, and More: How Law Firms Are Managing the Pandemic

Our firm-by-firm guide to how law firms are protecting their bottom lines from the economic fallout of the coronavirus.

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Tucker v. State

Publication Date: 2020-07-31
Practice Area: Criminal Law | Evidence
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Court: Georgia Court of Appeals
Judge: Judge Hodges
Attorneys: For plaintiff: Kindall Browning, Perry, for appellant.
for defendant: Daniel Bibler, George Hartwig, (Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney), Perry, for appellee.
Case Number: A20A0715

Evidence Is Sufficient to Support Statutory Rape Conviction; Trial Court Did Not Err in Failing to Appoint 'Conflict-Free Counsel'

July 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Will Billing Rates for Elite Firms Rise More in 2020?

Kirkland & Ellis said it typically increases the hourly rates of its professionals twice a year. But in 2020, routine rate hikes by big firms are not certain, observers said.

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July 30, 2020 | The Recorder

Will Billing Rates for Elite Firms Rise More in 2020?

Lynn LoPucki, a restructuring law professor at UCLA Law, said rate increases every year aren't a done deal, but if they do occur, there are few stakeholders in bankruptcy court that will keep rate increases in check.

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New Hope Family Servs. Inc. v. Poole

Publication Date: 2020-07-30
Practice Area: Civil Rights
Industry: State and Local Government
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Judge: Circuit Judge Reena Raggi
Attorneys: For plaintiff: For Plaintiff-Appellant: Jeana J. Hallock, Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, Arizona, John J. Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom, Washington, District of Columbia, Christopher P. Schandevel, Alliance Defending Freedom, Ashburn, Virginia, Robert E. Genant, Genant Law Office, Mexico, New York, on the brief, Roger G. Brooks, Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, Arizona.
for defendant: For Defendant-Appellee: Barbara D. Underwood, Solicitor General, Andrea Oser, Deputy Solicitor General, on the brief, Laura Etlinger, Assistant Solicitor General, for Letitia James, Attorney General of the State of New York, Albany, New York. For Amicus Curiae The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Washington, District of Columbia: Lori H. Windham, Nicholas R. Reaves. For Amici Curiae The Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty, Agudath Israel of America, The Rabbinical Alliance of America, and The Coalition for Jewish Values: Gregory Dolin, University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland. For Amici Curiae American Atheists, Inc., American Humanist Association, Center for Inquiry, and Freedom From Religion Foundation: Geoffrey T. Blackwell, American Atheists, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, Monica L. Miller, American Humanist Association, Washington, District of Columbia, Nicholas J. Little, Center for Inquiry, Washington, District of Columbia, Rebecca Markert, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Madison, Wisconsin. For Amici Curiae Civil Rights Organizations: Cathren Cohen, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., Los Angeles, California, Currey Cook, Karen L. Loewy, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., New York, New York, Richard B. Katskee, Kenneth D. Upton, Jr., Carmen N. Green, Patrick Grubel, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington, District of Columbia.
Case Number: 19-1715-cv

Pleadings Give Rise to 'Suspicion' of Religious Animosity in Regulation's Enforcement

July 27, 2020 | National Law Journal

As FDA Regulatory Work Builds, Wiley Picks Up Pair From Morgan Lewis

Ann Begley and Gary Yingling will help clients navigate evolving FDA regulations during and after the pandemic. 

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July 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal

A Little Less Privacy: Cryptocurrency Transactions Under the Fourth Amendment

In his Blockchain Law column, Robert Schwinger discusses the appeal of using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and its perception that they may offer greater privacy protections for financial transactions. But a recent federal appellate ruling in a Fourth Amendment case suggests this perception may not align with current legal reality.

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July 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Resolving Tort Litigation in the Age of COVID-19

In their Trial Practice column, Robert Kelner and Gail Kelner discuss the expanding use of electronic filing and videoconferencing, pretrial and post-trial proceedings and appeals via Zoom or Skype.

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