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]
* 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]
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* 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]
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* 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]
Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at [email protected].