‘Making a Murderer’ creator had past life at Quinn Emanuel
By Nell Gluckman, The Am Law Daily The documentary series “Making a Murderer,” which chronicles the case of a Wisconsin man charged with killing a 25-year-old woman, made celebrities out of some lawyers it featured in its deep dive…
Update on Cuban migrant situation in Cayman Islands
(GIS) On Tuesday 9 February 2016 the Immigration Department took back into custody the last of seven migrants who had escaped from the East End Civic Centre the previous Friday night (6 February). At present only two migrants who went…
Malware developers hide in plain sight in online sandboxes
By Michael Kassner From TechRepublic Online sandbox services are an interesting concept. Individuals who suspect that a file or URL may be malicious can upload the file or URL to the portal of a malware analysis service, and in short order…
Judge tosses bid to remove plaintiffs lawyers in GM litigation
By Amanda Bronstad, From New York Law Journal A federal judge struck down a bid to remove lead plaintiffs attorneys in the GM ignition switch litigation, saying the request smacked of “Monday morning quarterbacking.” Southern District Judge Jesse Furman on…
3M loses bid to disqualify law firm it accused of ‘Betrayal’
By Jan Wolfe , from Corporate Counsel The 3M Co. has long argued that one if its former law firms, Covington & Burling, committed a “betrayal” by filing an environmental lawsuit against it on behalf of another client. Covington got…
AG Kane survives US Senate vote
By Ben Seal, From The Legal Intelligencer The Pennsylvania Senate voted Wednesday against removing state Attorney General Kathleen Kane from office. The vote allows Kane to continue leading the Office of Attorney General as she defends herself against criminal charges…
Inter-American Development Bank to hold Annual Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas
Online media registration is now available for April 7–10 gathering of Latin American and Caribbean leaders Spotlight on economic challenges, private sector opportunities, urban development, global economic challenges, disaster management The Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold its Annual Meeting…
5 great Caribbean taste souvenirs
From Travel Pulse Had your fill of cheap beach wraps, grinning coconut heads and made-in-China shot glasses? The authentic Caribbean isn’t in an air-conditioned souvenir shop. In fact, your local customs agent probably won’t even let you take it home….
MetLife makes case against ‘too big to fail’ designation
By Zoe Tillman, From The National Law Journal Eugene Scalia challenges increased government oversight of the insurance giant. February 10, 2016 | 0 Comments When the Financial Stability Oversight Council considers whether a company is “too big to fail,” some…
Patricia King: How to break bad news to your clients
From Patricia King, The Connecticut Law Tribune If you are like most lawyers who have been practicing for any length of time, you have had the unfortunate assignment of being the bearer of bad news. It is no comfort that…