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Announcement of Best Places to Work: Law Firms
On behalf of our sister company, Best Companies Group, we are thrilled to announce that registration for the Best Place to Work in Law Firms is now open. This recognition program is for any law firm nationwide with a minimum of 10 employees. If your firm participates and if it is deemed a best place […]
Firm’s search warrant fight not covered by insurance
By Nick Hurston A law firm’s expenses to fight a search warrant and defend one of its partners during a criminal investigation weren’t covered losses under the firm’s malpractice insurance policy, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held. The government seized documents from a law firm representing the target of a racketeering investigation. […]
Military Lending Act: ‘Express purpose’ not ‘sole purpose’
By Nick Hurston The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a military servicemember’s claim that the financing of additional insurance as part of his car loan wasn’t for “the express purpose” of purchasing the car and, thus, was subject to the Military Lending Act, or MLA. On appeal, the servicemember […]
The sun sets on a takings clause claim
By Alexis Narducci An important question when asserting a constitutional claim against a government is when to file the claim, especially when the filing may have consequences for the plaintiff’s ongoing relations with the government or might result in government action to derail a project or practice. Further, there is often the desire to wait […]
A roadmap to attracting, developing, retaining amazing associates
By Kate Ahern Our industry has seen concerning associate attrition over the past few years, highlighting associate retention as a significant market pressure on firms going forward. Law firms are struggling to attract and retain dedicated, motivated, reliable associates who are truly ready for practice. Adding to the frustration of many firm leaders: increased compensation […]
A conversation with Justice Richard Dietz
By Troy Shelton “You’re not going to believe this,” Justice Richard Dietz recalls telling his former colleagues. “It’s true: They really are busy.” Before joining the North Carolina Supreme Court this year, Dietz and his colleagues on the Court of Appeals all wondered one thing: What could the seven justices on the state’s high court […]
Fourth Circuit approves rules governing judicial complaints
By Jason Boleman The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit announced new local rules for judicial conduct and judicial disability on April 13. The new rules, effective May 31 “subject to revision in light of any comments received,” make clear how complainants can submit complaints against members of the judiciary as well as […]
Federal court reverses employee’s sex bias verdict
By Nick Hurston A district court clearly erred when it assumed that an inference of sex discrimination necessarily followed when an employee proved a prima facie case of disparate treatment and their employer’s explanation wasn’t credible, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held. While the district court was entitled to substantial deference, the […]
Four misconceptions about appeals
By Troy Shelton As an appellate attorney, my business is understanding the business of trial attorneys. But I encounter recurring misunderstandings about appeals and appellate referrals. Here’s why those beliefs are mistaken. Misconception 1: If I refer the appeal, I’ll lose the client Trial lawyers sometimes think this because they misunderstand the business of an […]
The ever-evolving Fourth Circuit
By Kevin S. Elliker In April 1865, as Ulysses S. Grant and the Union army made their way into the Confederate capital of Richmond, fleeing rebel soldiers set fire to bridges and warehouses. That fire quickly spread out of control and torched huge swaths of Richmond’s downtown business district. After the dust settled, only two […]
Livestreaming police stop constitutionally protected
By Jason Boleman A federal court declared a town’s ban on livestreaming certain interactions may not survive First Amendment scrutiny, and that a plaintiff who was barred from livestreaming an interaction due to the policy “plausibly alleged” a constitutional violation. “Defendants have thus far failed to establish that the alleged livestreaming policy is sufficiently grounded […]
Company liable for tainted eyewash
By Nick Hurston The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a products liability and warranty judgment obtained by a non-profit eye bank against two suppliers of eyewash that was later revealed to be contaminated, rendering any recovered tissue unusable. The district court rejected the suppliers’ arguments — one said it was merely a […]
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Commentary
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