Eric Schneiderman

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 02.12.18

* "The chief justice, in particular, doesn’t like the court to be a disruptive force," but that might change this spring as the Supreme Court considers reversing at least three of its longstanding precedents. Trashing precedents could potentially become much easier now that Justice Gorsuch is here. [USA Today] * Berwin Leighton Paisner and Bryan Cave partners are voting on their proposed transatlantic merger, and the results are expected by the end of the month. If the tie-up is approved, BCLP -- the combined firm's new name -- will be a billion-dollar firm with 1,500 lawyers and 32 offices in 12 countries. [Law.com] * Charles Harder, the lawyer who brought down Gawker and now represents Donald Trump and members of his family, is experiencing some growing pains at his firm thanks to his presidential representation. Name partner Douglas Mirell just quit because of his "pledge to protect the First Amendment." [The Recorder] * New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed a civil rights suit against the Weinstein Company and its founders, alleging that they "repeatedly and persistently treated female employees less well than male-employees through gender-based hostile workplace harassment, quid pro quo harassment, and discrimination." [Variety] * In an effort to increase diversity, LSAC will be awarding a total of $1.5 million to five law schools so they can hold Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars programs on their campuses. Akron, Alabama, Duke, Houston, and St. John's will each receive these grants to convince college students to enroll. [Black Enterprise] * Congratulations to Charleston Law's National Tax Moot Court team, which just clinched its seventh championship title in a row. It's nice to know that students were able to rise above the school's designation as one of the "least selective law schools in the country" to create a tax law dynasty. [Post and Courier] * Remember the former Ulta employee who accused the beauty retailer of reselling used products as new? Now a concerned customer has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit over the store's "widespread and surreptitious practice" of allegedly repackaging and selling returned products. [Chicago Tribune]

By Staci Zaretsky
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.29.17

* The ACLU is ready to fight a Louisiana school district after they told student athletes they must stand for the national anthem or they'll get kicked off the team. [Huffington Post] * New York landlords that harass rent stabilized tenants beware -- AG Eric Schneiderman has his eye on you. [Cityland] * The Supreme Court's role in building Hugh Hefner's naked empire. [Law and More] * Starting a new Biglaw job? Tips to keep your finances in order. [Corporette] * Will lowering California's bar cut score do more harm than good? [Lawyerist] * The party behind Brexit has a new logo that looks a little like they cribbed it from a law school. [LegalCheek]

By Above the Law
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 03.14.17

* Firing 46 federal prosecutors may have unleashed 46 incredibly qualified Democratic candidates on the midterm elections. [Politico] * This... isn't even surprising. [Huffington  Post] * It seem incredibly unlikely this will ever happen, but it isn't a half-bad idea. [The Hill] * Whaddya know, actions have consequences. Blows my mind too. [Slate] * And the North Carolina Democratic Party's response is perfect. [The News & Observer] * New York Attorney General Eric Scheiderman has Rex Tillerson in his sights. [Talking Points Memo] * A look into Judge Gorsuch's feelings on immigration. [AP] * Really? I mean, really? The “Hearing Protection Act” will loosen laws on gun silencers. [The Slot]

By Kathryn Rubino
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 03.06.17

* As you might imagine, Trump travel ban 2.0 hasn't done much to quell its opponents. Many, including New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, vow to fight this version as well. [Law.com] * In an seemingly unnecessarily cruel move designed to 'deter' families from illegal immigration, Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly confirmed DHS is considering separating children from their families at the border. [CNN] * Jeff Sessions updates his testimony to Congress, admitting he did indeed meet with the Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak twice during the campaign. However, he doubles down on his originally testimony, insisting it was 'correct.' [Washington Post] * Rod J. Rosenstein's nomination for Deputy Attorney General has gotten super messy now that Jeff Sessions's contact with the Russian ambassador is under scrutiny. What is it they say about lying with dogs? [New York Times] * Charter Communications CEO Tom Rutledge is a big fan of the regulatory environment (or more accurately lack thereof) under Donald Trump. [The Hollywood Reporter] * Norton Rose Fulbright's Australian office is being sued by a former partner, Tom Martin. [Asian Lawyer]

By Kathryn Rubino
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 09.07.16

* Bill Cosby will face trial in June for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania woman, and now his lawyers claim her attorney, Gloria Allred, trampled upon his civil rights in a "campaign ... buil[t] on racial bias and prejudice that can pollute the court of public opinion." [NBC News] * As we mentioned yesterday, Peter Kalis -- the man who's served as chair of K&L Gates for about two decades -- will not seek re-election to his post, and everyone is wondering who will succeed him. According to a recently departed partner, "[t]hey don't have enough groomed for top-level management." Uh oh! We'll have more on this. [Law.com] * Yet another Biglaw firm is losing a longtime managing partner. Mark Silow of Fox Rothschild will step down from his position in April 2017, after 13 years in leadership. He'll be replaced by Mark Morris as managing partner, but will transition to becoming the firm's chair, retaining a seat on its executive committee. [Big Law Business] * Sullivan & Cromwell is stepping up its digital security practice with a major hire. Earlier this week, the firm announced that Nicole Friedlander, who previously worked as co-chief of the complex frauds and online crime unit for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, would join the firm as special counsel. [DealBook / New York Times] * Not only is New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman breathing antitrust accusations down EpiPen-maker Mylan Pharmaceutical's neck, but now a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company with allegations that its "unconscionable ... price gouging" violated Ohio's consumer protection laws. [Reuters]

By Staci Zaretsky
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 09.07.16

* Bill Cosby will face trial in June for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania woman, and now his lawyers claim her attorney, Gloria Allred, trampled upon his civil rights in a "campaign ... buil[t] on racial bias and prejudice that can pollute the court of public opinion." [NBC News] * As we mentioned yesterday, Peter Kalis -- the man who's served as chair of K&L Gates for about two decades -- will not seek re-election to his post, and everyone is wondering who will succeed him. According to a recently departed partner, "[t]hey don't have enough groomed for top-level management." Uh oh! We'll have more on this. [Law.com] * Yet another Biglaw firm is losing a longtime managing partner. Mark Silow of Fox Rothschild will step down from his position in April 2017, after 13 years in leadership. He'll be replaced by Mark Morris as managing partner, but will transition to becoming the firm's chair, retaining a seat on its executive committee. [Big Law Business] * Sullivan & Cromwell is stepping up its digital security practice with a major hire. Earlier this week, the firm announced that Nicole Friedlander, who previously worked as co-chief of the complex frauds and online crime unit for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, would join the firm as special counsel. [DealBook / New York Times] * Not only is New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman breathing antitrust accusations down EpiPen-maker Mylan Pharmaceutical's neck, but now a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company with allegations that its "unconscionable ... price gouging" violated Ohio's consumer protection laws. [Reuters]

By Staci Zaretsky
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 09.06.16

* Britney Spears's lawyers are really quick to threaten lawsuits. Allegedly. [TMZ] * The only Harry Potter analogy to tax proposals you'll ever need. [TaxProf Blog] * The legal case to take down an alleged Hollywood Peeping Tom. [Perez Hilton] * EpiPen's maker, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, is in more hot water. This time it is of the New York Attorney General/antitrust variety. [Gizmodo] * Copyright troll caught in its own petard. [BBC] * An update on the minor-league baseball wage litigation. [Fangraphs] * Rating the sketch factor of Donald Trump's donation to Florida's Attorney General, Pam Bondi. [Slate] * The work of a jury consultant, Dr. Bull, will be coming to a TV near you. [Law360]

By Kathryn Rubino