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Morning Docket: 02.12.20
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 02.12.20

* Prosecutors assigned to the Roger Stone criminal case have resigned amid concerns that the White House "stonewalled" DOJ officials about sentencing recommendations. [The Hill]

* Jussie Smollett is facing new charges over his claims of being assaulted on the streets of Chicago, and his lawyers are crying foul. [Deadline]

* Alan Dershowitz filed claims against David Boies for defamation and other causes of action. [Wall Street Journal]

* Netflix has lost its bid to dismiss a lawsuit about using the "Choose Your Own Adventure"® phrase when promoting a popular movie. See, made sure to use the trademark sign there... [Hollywood Report]

* President Trump has won the dismissal of a lawsuit aimed at forcing the White House to archive communications with Vladimir Putin and other officials. [Washington Post]

* A New York attorney tried to escape a grand larceny investigation by buying a boat in cash and sailing to the Caribbean. She made it as far as New Jersey. [New York Law Journal]

Technical Difficulties At The NY Bar — See Also
See Also

Technical Difficulties At The NY Bar -- See Also

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Law School Blues: Concordia University School of Law is hoping to keep on keeping on.

So What I Meant Was...: Judge finds himself in sticky situation.

Hookers For Jesus: No, seriously, that's a thing.

Not The Best Reasoning: RBG doesn't know if the ERA should count because some states have withdrawn ratification -- we didn't accept that argument in 1861, I don't know why we would start now.