Navigation “We disagree the court lacked appellate jurisdiction. As we explained in our brief, appellate courts consider district court decisions that go to the merits of the case, which the Wyoming decision certainly did,” May Mailman, who represented the sorority sisters, told Law.com in a statement. “Women deserve the camaraderie and safety of sororities, but unfortunately, […]
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Investment Fund Sues Biopharma Company, Claiming $9 Million Unpaid in Contract Breach
An investment fund is seeking an order requiring Dendreon to perform its obligations under the agreement and pay the $9 million plus accrued interest, along with attorney fees and costs.
'What Is the Driving Force Behind a Change to Such a Successful and Inclusive Rule?': Federal Judge Blocks New Title IX Rules in Some States
“Because a circuit split exists and there is no binding federal jurisprudence on this issue, the court must make its own interpretation as to the applicability of Bostock to Title IX … the court finds that Bostock does not apply to Title IX,” U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty said.
Finding Your Voice: Two Prominent Litigators Discuss the Importance of Vocal Power and How It Isn't All in the Genes
Morrison & Forester’s James Brosnahan and Latham & Watkins’ Sean Berkowitz discuss how they use their voices as effective professional tools and how, yes, you likely can too.
'A More Centralized Way': Am Law 100 Firm Formalizes Appellate Group
Fish & Richardson’s appellate group gives the lawyers dedicated resources to better market the practice both internally to existing clients and externally in a formal way, according to the firm.