Articles Written by:    NATHAN KOPPEL     

Another Shot Fired in Alex Kozisnki Ethics Investigation

WSJ.com on law and business and the business of law. Earlier this week, there was a new development in the Alex Kozinski ethics investigation. As readers surely recall, the Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit landed in hot water this summer when it ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  28 Nov 2008
Related Topics: William Rehnquist,  Alex Kozinski,  U.S. Congress,  Wall Street Journal,  Dow Jones

MySpace Defendant Convicted of Misdemeanors, not Felony

This just in. A Los Angeles jury has convicted, Lori Drew, the so-called cyber-bully, of three misdemeanor counts of accessing a computer without authorization. Each count is punishable by up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. The jury, however, ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  26 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Lori Drew,  Megan Meier,  Josh Evans

Jury to Decide: Is Chevron Liable for Killings in Nigeria?

WSJ.com on law and business and the business of law. One of the more interesting legal frontiers remains the Alien Tort Claims Act, under which companies can be sued in the U.S. for allegedly dastardly deeds abroad. Jury deliberations are underway ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  26 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Wall Street Journal,  Dow Jones,  Digg

More Legal Work Moves to India, Including “Sexy Stuff”

Sure, bonuses are down and layoffs are up, but its not all bad news for lawyers. At least, for those overseas. The WSJ reports today that outsourcing legal work to India continues to be a booming business. As the economy has soured, the business has ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  26 Nov 2008

Sixth Circuit: Vatican Can Be Sued for Sexual Abuse

WSJ.com on law and business and the business of law. VATICAN CITY - NOVEMBER 24: Pope Benedict XVI sits in the Vatican, which can be sued for sexual assaults under a ruling Monday. (Photo by Stefano Dal Pozzolo-Vatican Pool/ Getty Images) The sexual- ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  25 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Pope Benedict XVI,  Wall Street Journal,  Dow Jones,  Digg

Conrad Black’s Notes from the Underground

Not long ago, we posted on an interview given by Dennis Kozlowski, he of Tyco fame, from his prison. Perhaps Koz’s remarks inspired fallen media baron Conrad Black. Remember him? He and three other former Hollinger International executives Peter ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  24 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Conrad Black,  Dennis Kozlowski,  Hollinger International, Inc.,  Peter Atkinson,  Damon Runyon

New York Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Pleads to Felony

WSJ.com on law and business and the business of law. Another plaintiffs lawyer of note has landed in hot water. Joining the ranks of Bill Lerach, Mel Weiss, and Richard Scruggs, New York attorney Menachem Lifshitz has pleaded guilty to a crime ─a ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  21 Nov 2008
Related Topics: New York Post,  Marsh & McLennan,  Fannie Mae,  Benjamin Brafman,  Hillary Rodham Clinton

Houston Lawyer Tells of The Joys of Surfing a Partisan Wave Into Office

WSJ.com on law and business and the business of law. Earlier this month Houston lawyer Ravi Sandill, 32, became one of a slew of Democrats elected as a trial judge in Harris County, where Houston is located, shattering years of Republican domination. ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  19 Nov 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  ICON plc,  Wall Street Journal

Women in BigLaw: Pounding Against the Glass Ceiling?

A survey released today offers a snapshot of how women are faring at corporate law firms. In short, the picture is fairly bleak. Top law firms have worked hard to create a more inviting atmosphere for women, including offering more generous ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  17 Nov 2008

Obama’s Coattails Stretch to Texas Trial Courts

If plaintiffs lawyers in Houston are a little groggy this morning from too much partying, please forgive them. They’ve got much to cheer about: Last night, Houston trial courts underwent a massive face lift, as 22 Democratic judges swept into office. ...

From NATHAN KOPPEL, Wall Street Journal,  5 Nov 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party

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