Navigation “But we want to be very clear: We will continue to faithfully apply Gonzales v. Raich unless the Supreme Court instructs us otherwise,” concluded Circuit Judge Bobby R. Baldock. “The taxpayers cannot show the IRS lacked a legitimate purpose based on Justice Thomas’s statement.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
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'Fraud on a Massive Scale:' Tom Girardi Charged With Embezzling $18M From Clients
On Wednesday, prosecutors in Los Angeles and Chicago announcements indictments against Girardi, formerly of now defunct Girardi Keese, alleging he embezzled $18 million in settlements from his own clients. Click Here To Read The Full Article
State Court Vacates 'Significant' Damages Award, Saying It's 'Very Possible' Jury Could Have Misinterpreted Verdict Slip
The appeals court agreed to take up the case despite the fact that defense counsel had failed to object to what it later argued was an erroneous jury verdict slip. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Genuine Lack of Understanding' or Bad Faith? Appeals Court Affirms Default Judgment as Discovery Sanction
“We disagree with Pine Hill that a trial court abuses its discretion if it imposes a default judgment as a discovery sanction when the opposing party has not been prejudiced by the delay,” the Virginia Court of Appeals said, affirming a lower court’s order. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Veteran Attorney Agrees to Reprimand for Pulling Legal Fees for Trust Agreement From Life Insurance Policy Transfer
The attorney must attend 12 hours of continuing legal education in the substantive areas of legal ethics by May 1. Click Here To Read The Full Article
With Talc Bankruptcy Out, How Soon Could Trials Against Johnson & Johnson Restart?
Plaintiffs lawyers prepped for talc trials soon after Monday’s decision by the Third Circuit dismissing the J&J bankruptcy, but they might have to wait a bit longer. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Sullivan & Cromwell Seeks to Quash 'Fishing Expedition' Subpoena in FTX Brand Ambassador Lawsuit
Sullivan & Cromwell say they should not have to comply with an out-of-state subpoena relating to a lawsuit against alleged FTX brand ambassadors including the retired quarterback Tom Brady. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'A Very Fast Way for a Young Attorney to Destroy Their Career': Lawyers on Social Media Disrupt Rainmaking Dynamics, Finding Success and Trouble
“People on TikTok—and you could say the younger generation generally—there’s an authenticity they crave. They don’t want the lawyer on the billboard,” Thomas Bosworth said. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Appeals Court Partially Reverses Protective Order in Shield Law Case—and Both Sides Claim Victory
The Washington Court of Appeals partially upheld a trial court ruling with regard to what information is privileged under the state’s Reporter Shield Law, prompting attorneys on both sides to frame the decision as a win for their clients. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Third Circuit's Talc Dismissal 'Setback' and 'Major Victory,' Science Lab Spurring Consumer Product Recalls Under Attack
Welcome to Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass, a weekly briefing for class action and mass tort attorneys. Click Here To Read The Full Article