New York

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 09.01.20

* A lawsuit says it is unfair patrons can't dine indoors in New York City, but can feast indoors in other New York counties. This lawsuit is important, since NYC has many good restaurants, including some people's favorite New York pizza joint... [New York Post] * A federal appeals court has ruled that former White House Counsel Don McGahn does not need to testify before a congressional committee. [Yahoo News] * A class action in New York has been filed by wedding venues questioning the state's 50-person limit on events in light of the fact that large protests were permitted. [Times Union] * A federal judge had some harsh words for the Kentucky Bar for making a lawyer jump through hoops to be licensed because she had bipolar disorder. [Bloomberg Law] * McDonald's has called its former CEO "morally bankrupt" for attempting to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from alleged sexual misconduct by the former leader. [Eater]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 08.19.20

* A New York attorney, who billed himself as the "lottery lawyer," is accused of swindling lottery winners out of millions. Hey, you never know...your attorney's allegedly bilking you. [NBC News] * The top employment lawyer at Target is going to be the new top attorney for Minneapolis. [Minneapolis Business Journal] * A suspect in Florida walked out of a hospital just hours before he allegedly killed an Orlando-area attorney. [Fox News] * A ton of states are suing the United States Postal Service over anticipated delays in mail delivery. [Bangor Daily News] * A petition of certiorari has been filed at the Supreme Court for a copyright case involving Led Zepplin's iconic song "Stairway to Heaven." Hopefully the justices will demand a live performance. [Billboard]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 08.14.20

* A lawsuit challenging New York's quarantine has been dismissed partly because an Arizona woman did not suffer harm by not being able to help a New York friend move. The judge obviously doesn't know how fun assembling Ikea furniture can be... [New York Daily News] * Georgia's governor has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging a mask mandate instituted by the Mayor of Atlanta. [CNN] * Claims of sexual impropriety are roiling the Texas Supreme Court. [Texas Lawyer] * An Ohio lawyer has been granted the green light to provide financial planning services along with legal representation in certain circumstances. [Bloomberg Law] * Carole Baskin of Tiger King fame has been served with papers related to a lawsuit about her missing former husband. Baskin took a selfie with the process server, maybe "service selfies" will trend on insta one day... [CBS News]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 08.11.20

* A lawsuit filed by McDonald's alleges that its former CEO sent nude pics from his work email, destroyed evidence related to sexual relationships with employees, and committed other illicit acts. Looks like Ronald wasn't the only clown at McDonald's... [Business Insider] * A federal judge in New York has allowed a lawyer to withdraw from representing Michael Avenatti in a criminal case. [Fox News] * A disbarred Beverly Hills lawyer has pleaded guilty to stealing over $500,000 from a former client. [CBS News] * Susman Godfrey has elected the first female managing partner in the history of the firm. [Bloomberg Law] * A lawyer is apparently accused of billing his client 40 hours in one day. Maybe he had a time machine? [Texas Lawyer]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 08.10.20

* TikTok is allegedly preparing to sue the Trump Administration over an order that may force the company to leave United States markets. If given permission, TikTok can likely serve process in some really creative ways... [Verge] * A lawyer behind a lawsuit aimed at overturning California's school closure order says that closing schools impacts fundamental rights and violates equal protection. [Fox News] * The Attorney General of Texas welcomed the National Rifle Association to the Lone Star State after the New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit to dissolve the group. [New York Post] * A Fort Worth, Texas, attorney is walking to the governor's mansion in Austin in order to bring attention to police reform. [Fox News] * Lawyers for Jussie Smollett claim that a recording proves that key witnesses in the case were coached by prosecutors into conveying a narrative to avoid prosecution. [Chicago Tribune] * A New York landowner is suing a landscaper for $355,000 for allegedly destroying a tree. Maybe money grew on it? [Advance Media]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 07.10.20

* President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is back in custody over a dispute about the conditions of his early release. Some think Cohen's dinner out last week may have contributed to his legal woes. [USA Today] * The Los Angeles City Attorney is accusing a nursing home of "dumping" patients onto the street to make room for COVID-19 patients for which the institution is paid larger sums of money. [Los Angeles Times] * Disney World passholders have filed suit for being charged for months the park was closed due to COVID-19. These litigants have a lot of chutzpah challenging Mickey Mouse. [Spectrum News] * A lawyer claims she never received a Zoom link to participate in a housing court matter, and as a result, her client was wrongfully evicted. [Cleavland.com] * Jacksonville attorneys have filed suit in an attempt to prevent the Republican National Convention from taking place in the city next month. [CNN] * New York lawyers are concerned over apparent plans to begin reopening courts next week. At least it looks like I'll see all of my friends in CCP again soon...[New York Post]

By Jordan Rothman