Gloria Allred

Defamation

Lawyer Suing Hot Exes Over Scathing Relationship Reviews Speaks Out

What happens when you're a lawyer and a scorned ex-girlfriend lets loose on the internet about your infidelities? That is apparently what happened in the case of Matthew Couloute Jr., a former prosecutor and Court TV analyst, after he allegedly cheated on two of his exes. He's suing both of them, and now he's speaking out about the situation on television. Check out Couloute's on-air coverage, and see pictures of the women in question, after the jump....

By Staci Zaretsky
2nd Circuit

Morning Docket: 01.10.12

* In trying to resolve the Texas redistricting problem, the Supreme Court has come to a realization: everything really is bigger in that state, including its congressional delegation. [Los Angeles Times] * The Center for Constitutional Rights is suing to get video of the would-be 20th hijacker’s interrogations made public. Too bad no one really […]

By Staci Zaretsky
Antitrust

Morning Docket: 12.14.11

* Apparently Gloria Allred will only take male clients if they’re controversial enough to keep her in the limelight. She’s representing the alleged sex abuse victims in a suit against Syracuse and basketball coach Jim Boeheim. [CNN] * Law School Transparency breaks it down for the guy who believes that the “apocalyptic” views of the […]

By Staci Zaretsky
Bonuses

Morning Docket: 11.29.11

* Here’s something that’s actually worth crying over instead of your “meh” bonuses. Much like this year’s Cravath scale, Biglaw pro bono hours will likely be stagnant or cut altogether. [Fortune] * What’s the point of fleeing if you’re just going to let yourself get extradited? Ex-Crowell & Moring counsel, Douglas Arntsen, will return to […]

By Staci Zaretsky
Gender

This Domineering Woman Apparently Can’t Take a Professional Spanking

About a month ago, we brought you the story of Alisha Smith, an assistant attorney general from New York who was suspended for allegedly moonlighting as a dominatrix. However, we now have news that our lascivious ligatrix can dish it out, but isn't exactly a fan of taking it. Although whips and chains may excite her, being on the receiving end of a professional spanking just isn't as erotic....

By Staci Zaretsky
Barack Obama

Morning Docket: 09.15.11

* “If you love me you’ll pass this bill.” Sorry, Obama, but even the Democrats are busy washing their hair on this one. How about we pass a resolution like this instead? I’d totally love Obama for that. [New York Times] * What’s with town clerks in New York and gay marriage licenses? If you […]

By Staci Zaretsky
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 03.18.11

* Gloria Allred is tired of Lindsay Lohan strutting her stuff into the courtroom like a debutante instead of a defendant. Chill out, Gloria. At least it’s actually LiLo’s stuff, unless that silicone was stolen, too. [New York Times] * The ABA is thinking up ways for law schools to more creatively rig their nine-months-after-graduation […]

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