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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Approves $543 Million Madoff Settlement by JPMorgan

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stuart Bernstein in New York has approved a $543 million settlement with the trustee for Bernard Madoff's…

The Stock Market Decline

Some economists blame the negative market news on the severe winter weather. There has already been an apparent economic slowdown…

Thomson Reuters Reveals 2014 Products for Law Firms

Thomson Reuters has revealed its new products for 2014 aimed at the legal industry at the annual LegalTech New York…

Satya Nadella Named as Microsoft Next CEO

Microsoft has officially named 22-year veteran Satya Nadella as it's next chief executive officer. On Tuesday, the company named Nadella  CEO…

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Children Fighting Over Father’s Nobel Peace Prize and Bible

The children of Martin Luther King Jr. are engulfed in a legal battle over the Nobel Peace Prize won by…

Heenan Blaikie Loses Close to One-Third of Employees in Ottawa Office

This past weekend was a troublesome one for the Canadian law firm of Heenan Blaikie. A meeting was held on…

Local Law Firm’s Superb Ad Goes Viral

Casino law firm of Georgia, Jamie Casino Injury Attorneys, has created an Internet sensation with its latest ad which has…

Sergio Garcia Becomes a Lawyer

The journey of Sergio C. Garcia from coming to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant, and continuing to be denied…

Delivery Workers for Domino’s in New York City Settle Suit for $1.3 Million

A Domino's pizza shop in New York City has settled a lawsuit involving delivery workers getting their share of overtime.…

Harrison Barnes PLC Files Lawsuit Against Hollywood Producers for Stealing Script

Harrison Barnes PLC filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on behalf of two screenwriters who…

Class Action Status Approved for Lawsuit Against Virginia Same-Sex Marriage Ban

A lawsuit that was filed by Shenandoah Valley couples that challenges the Virginia ban on same-sex marriages has been certified…

Supreme Court Says Time Spent on Changing Into Protective Gear Need Not Be Compensated

In a victory for employers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the phrase "changing clothes" used in Section 203(o)…