Lawsuit of the Day
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Lawsuit of the Day
Motion Practice of the Day: Strippers Wish to Remain Anonymous
Stripping might not be the oldest profession, but it is certainly a lucrative one. It’s a low impact way for some women to make a little extra money — and it’s legal. But how many women have availed themselves of this sensual revenue enhancement? If the New York Post is to be believed, strippers are […] -
Drinking, Lawsuit of the Day, Ted Frank, Tort Reform
Lawsuit of Fifteen Years Ago a Few Days Ago: Inanli v. Starbucks
Exciting news. Starbucks has just launched its new However-You-Want-It Frappuccino® product, “allowing customers to create a blended beverage that is uniquely their own…. the same way they customize their favorite Starbucks espresso beverage.” Sounds delicious! But if you order your Frappuccino with extra ice, and then experience brain freeze, don’t turn around and sue Starbucks. […] - Sponsored
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Lawsuit of the Day, Rank Stupidity, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Lawsuit of the Day: Man Cuts Himself Out of a Tree
I am by no means an expert on cutting down trees. If you hand me a chainsaw, I am far more likely to injure myself than any wood in my immediate area. But if the people from Ax Men kidnapped me and forced me to chop my way out of their trailer park hideout, there […]
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Lawsuit of the Day, Richard Klapper, Securities and Exchange Commission, Securities Law, Wall Street
SEC Accuses Goldman Sachs of Hypocrisy in Civil Suit
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil suit against Goldman Sachs this morning. According to the SEC, Goldman is guilty of taking a “do what I say, not what I do” approach to mortgaged-backed securities. Well, d’uh. That’s why Goldman isn’t suckling on the federal teat right now. The SEC claims Goldman sold a […] -
Associate Salaries, Lawsuit of the Day
Lawsuit of the Day: Associate Takes Firm to Court Over Deferred Pay
Well, it’s about time. On April 13th, a small claims court in Florida will deal with a case where an associate is suing his former law firm over allegedly deferred compensation. Only $2,000 is at issue, but this is a battle of principle. The Daily Business Review (subscription) sets it up: The salary deferral imposed […] -
Cars, Lawsuit of the Day
Michigan Lawyer Sues State Over Vanity License Plate
As you know, we’re big fans of University of Michigan law students. From time to time, the students there commit acts of douchebaggery that are very funny. But who knew extreme toolishness extended to adults practicing in Michigan who didn’t even go to UM Law School? A Michigan area lawyer wanted to get a vanity […] -
Divorce Train Wrecks, Hedge Funds / Private Equity, Lawsuit of the Day, McCarter & English
Lawsuit of the Day: Patricia Cohen's Ex-Lawyer Wants to Get Paid
We’ve been following the legal wranglings between SAC Capital’s Steve Cohen and his ex-wife, Patricia. Why wouldn’t we, how often does an ex-wife file civil RICO charges against a billionaire? Initially, Patricia Cohen retained civil RICO expert, Paul Batista. Apparently, Cohen and counsel didn’t see eye-to-eye. Batista withdrew the initial suit and Cohen retained Gaytri […] -
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Motion to Continue of the Day: Alabama Lawyers Blame Socialism for Absent Witness
The last time we had a motion to continue from Alabama, it was lighthearted and funny. A lawyer asked for the continuance in order to attend the ‘Bama/UT BCS Championship game. We know how much Alabamans love their football. But we also know how much people in Alabama love their Republican talking points. Sure, you’d […] - Sponsored
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Lawsuit of the Day: Former Model Doesn't Want to be Lusted After
A former swimsuit model is offended at the suggestion that men would use her photograph as masturbatory material. And now she’s filing a $10 million lawsuit against NBC Universal for “great humiliation, embarrassment, emotional distress, shame, mortification and injury to her reputation and career” because an old photo of her was used as such fodder […] -
Celebrities, Lawsuit of the Day, Lindsay Lohan
Lawsuit of the Day: Lindsay Lohan Gets Litigious
Lindsay Lohan has slapped E-Trade with a $100 million lawsuit for using her name and likeness without her permission, reports the New York Post. The offending ad debuted on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring the preternaturally stock-savvy E-Trade baby and his milkaholic mistress “Lindsay”: Lohan claims that the slurring baby named Lindsay in the video is […] -
Food, Lawsuit of the Day
Lawsuit of the Day: More Meat!
We understand from a comment on our Buns of Steal post earlier today that some ATL readers are interested in sandwiches. We aim to please, so we bring you a lawsuit of the day that delves into pressing sandwich issues. The main issue — an important one when considering sandwiches — is how “stacked” they […] -
Lawsuit of the Day, Reality TV, Television, Violence
Update: Jersey Shore Fans, Rejoice! Judge Will Not Block DVD Release.
We reported this morning that a victim of a Jersey Shore beatdown was trying to prevent the Tuesday DVD release of the popular MTV reality series. Stephen Izzo, Jr., 26, was attacked by Ronnie “Don’t fall in love at Jersey Shore” Ortiz-Magro during the show’s first season. In the episode, Ronnie bragged that he knocked […] -
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Lawsuit of the Day: Jersey Shore Victim Wants DVDs Suppressed
The MTV reality series Jersey Shore revolved around drinking, hook-ups, muscles, and physical altercations. The antics of Snooki (pictured), J-Woww, Pauly D, and the rest of the crew captured the nation’s imagination. The series DVD collection, to be released soon, will likely sell well. But one of the victims of a Ronnie beatdown hopes to […]
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Lawsuit of the Day
The Pennsylvania School Spycam Story Grows More Complicated
Yesterday, we reported on the lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania high schooler Blake Robbins against his school for invasion of privacy. Robbins was one of 1,800 students given a laptop for home use by the Lower Merion School District. When Robbins was punished by a vice principal at Harriton High School for “improper behavior at home,” […] -
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Lawsuit of the Day: Hey Teacher, Leave Them Kids Alone!(Or: Activating Laptop Webcams to Spy on Students at Home is Not Cool)
Many have lauded the secret surveillance powers of Mac laptops. See, e.g., Engadget’s HOW-TO: Turn your laptop into a home security system. There have been nifty stories about people having their laptops stolen and then activating their cameras remotely to catch the thieves. Now we’ve got a not-so-nifty story. A school district in Pennsylvania brings […] -
Education / Schools, Lawsuit of the Day, Rudeness
Lawsuit of the Day Last Week: Neighborhood Sues Frat Boys for Being Frat Boys
A neighborhood association in Berkeley has filed a class action suit against the University of California – Berkeley’s many fraternities, accusing them of being, well, total frat boys. This lawsuit got wasted in the Californian press last week, but we’re funneling it for the first time today thanks to Courthouse News Service. As one would […] -
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Lawsuit of the Day: Mike Leach v. Texas Tech University
We don’t know anything about college football, but apparently many of you do — and are eager to talk about the firing earlier today of coach Mike Leach, by Texas Tech University. There are a number of legal angles here. First, the disputes between Leach and Texas Tech have already resulted in litigation. Earlier this […] -
Baseball, Education / Schools, Lawsuit of the Day, Sports
Lawsuit of the Day a Couple of Days Ago: Softballer Can't Slide, Wants Money
This story actually broke last week, but I wanted to make sure you guys saw it. The Daily News reports: A Queens softball player is suing the city, claiming she busted her ankle because her high school coach never taught her how to slide. Alina Cerda, 15, says she’s been sidelined for seven months and […] -
Football, Lawsuit of the Day, Sports
Every Alabama Lawyer Should Try the 'BCS Defense'
On Wednesday, we told you about Alabama defense lawyers who filed a motion to continue based on a conflict with the BCS title game. The judge has said he will grant the motion, even though the judge is an alumnus of Alabama’s arch rival, Auburn. Deadspin explains this miscarriage of justice perfectly: If you’re going […] -
Divorce Train Wrecks, Hedge Funds / Private Equity, Lawsuit of the Day, Wall Street
Ex-Wife Goes After Deep Pockets
Billionaire and hedge fund god Steve Cohen, founder of SAC Capital, has been sued in a civil RICO case by his ex-wife, Patricia Cohen. And this isn’t some kind of pro se craziness. The suit is being handled by noted trial attorney Paul Batista. Dealbreaker has the full story, and it is juicy. Click on […]