Insider Trading
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Celebrities, Goldman Sachs, Insider Trading, Morning Docket, Religion
* He might be a “litigious little man,” but I still dig Prince. Patterson Belknap just wants his billable time and his [insert guitar riff here] kiss. [New York Daily News] * Star Magazine says that Katie Holmes is a drug addict. Which drug? Scientology. She might win the libel lawsuit, but her ultimate judge […]
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* What is the difference between abortion and infanticide? [WSJ Law Blog] * The House votes to repeal Obamacare. [Politico] * Today’s decision by the Supreme Court in NASA v. Nelson dodges a big constitutional question — much to the chagrin of Justices Scalia and Thomas. [SCOTUSblog] * Just like Monica Goodling, Danielle Chiesi admits […]
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“I’ve landed a job as an associate at a top law firm, but why am I paying 7% on my student loans?”
I became a lawyer without really understanding that the job cuts time off of your life. My work hours are long, I can’t see my family or friends, and I am constantly at the mercy of the partner or the client. On top of everything, at one point, I was paying 7% on my law school loans. […]
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* Lawsuit lending, i.e., investing in lawsuits, is a booming business — but are plaintiffs getting screwed (again)? [New York Times] * The “state secrets” doctrine goes before the Supreme Court tomorrow. [USA Today via How Appealing] * Elsewhere in SCOTUS news, Justice Breyer gets a shout-out in the title of a new study: “‘People […]
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* In the new economy, new strategies are necessary in hiring law firms. A new paradigm is upon us and we must think outside the box. Synergy, people. Consultants are here to help. [New York Times] * David J. Stern, Florida’s Foreclosure King, is the gift that keeps on giving. Like syphilis. [Palm Beach Post] […]
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Crime, Insider Trading, Lawyer of the Day, Wall Street, White-Collar Crime
Lawyers of the Day: Arthur Cutillo, Michael Kimelman, and Jason Goldfarb
Today the winners of Lawyer of the Day honors are obvious. Congratulations to Arthur Cutillo, Michael Kimelman, and Jason Goldbfarb, three attorneys who stand accused of involvement in the infamous Galleon Group insider trading scheme. Both Cutillo and Kimelman have distinguished pedigrees, with ties to two top firms. Cutillo (left), a holder of an M.S. […]
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Crime, Insider Trading, Wall Street, White-Collar Crime
Breaking: Arrest at Ropes & Gray in Galleon Insider Trading Case
The news was first reported by CNBC. See Dealbreaker for more details. We have phone calls and emails in to Ropes & Gray and are waiting to hear back. We will keep you posted on further developments. If you have more info, please email us. Thanks. UPDATE (10:00 AM): According to Bloomberg, the FBI has […]
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