Manhattan District Attorney

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 05.26.21

* Former Brooks Brothers executives are embroiled in litigation with a former supplier. Guess they are getting experience with another kind of suit... [Sourcing Journal] * A Texas court has ruled that a lawyer's statements in press releases were not protected by the judicial-process privilege. [ABA Journal] * A New York attorney, who allegedly stole millions from clients in the form of real estate proceeds, has been disbarred. [New York Law Journal] * The Manhattan District Attorney has convened a grand jury to investigate Donald Trump's business dealings. [Guardian] * A class action claims that delivery drivers for a pizza chain were allegedly underpaid. Guess they are just asking for a bigger piece of the pie and wanted more dough... [Seattle Times]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 04.22.21

* Legal tech startup Rocket Lawyer has raised $223 million to fund its expansion. This should send the company's valuation to the moon... [Fortune] * The St. Louis lawyer who is accused of pointing a weapon at protesters last year is considering a U.S. Senate run. [Politico] * The Manhattan District Attorney says his office will no longer prosecute prostitution offenses. [NPR] * Check out this interesting article on how Courts of Appeals cite to opinions from Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsburg. [Juris Lab] * Peloton may be facing a class action lawsuit related to purported defects in its treadmills. [WTAE] * The lawyer for an New York man accused of threatening Congress argues that his client's statements bordered on comedy. Not sure about that, but the argument itself is kind of funny... [Hill]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 02.16.21

* Facebook has created a kind of Supreme Court to decide free speech matters on the platform. Wonder if the tech types on the tribunal wear robes or hoodies... [New Yorker] * Two people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a popular DC-area attorney. [Fox News] * Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a lawsuit over his "Vote or Die" slogan. [Page Six] * Check out the profiles of candidates who may be Manhattan's next District Attorney. [Wall Street Journal] * A lawyer who erroneously received a check from the IRS for around $285,000 is trying to return the money. Guess he never got a bank error in your favor card while playing Monopoly... [Whittier Daily News]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 02.03.21

* Whole Foods is facing a lawsuit alleging the retailer misled customers by calling a product "Honey Graham Crackers" when it actually wasn't that healthy. Guess you do attract more flies with honey... [Fox News] * A Florida lawyer has been disbarred for filming sexual encounters with inmates in jail. [New York Daily News] * The Manhattan District Attorney is apparently investigating Stephen Bannon following his federal pardon by President Trump. [Washington Post] * Check out a summary on all of the lawsuits faced by Robinhood over its decisions regarding GameStop stock. [Verge] * A bank has repossessed a private plane owned by a San Antonio lawyer. Maybe he fought for the plane like it was the Alamo... [KSAT.com]

By Jordan Rothman