Robert Durst

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 03.11.20

* Justice Sotomayor is recusing herself from a Supreme Court case involving the electoral college, but it has nothing to do with President Trump's recent statement about recusals at the high court. [Washington Post] * A couple filed a lawsuit about coronavirus against a cruise liner while still on a Grand Princess cruise. Hope they're out of containment before depositions... [The Hill] * Harvey Weinstein's lawyer is not optimistic about the amount of prison time the movie mogul may need to serve. [Hollywood Reporter] * It appears real estate heir Robert Durst will testify at his trial over the alleged murder of his friend Susan Berman. [AP] * Federal defense attorneys are alleging that New York City's federal jails are not prepared for the coronavirus outbreak. [New York Daily News] * A man was shot yesterday just steps away from the Bronx DA's office. Should have no problem finding a prosecutor to handle this case. [New York Post]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 03.09.20

* A former top lawyer of a financial regulator is accused of drinking heavily, using marijuana, and visiting strip clubs while on work trips. Maybe he was doing market research? [Bloomberg] * A woman is suing a lawyer for redrafting her husband's will and allocating millions of dollars to a foundation with which the lawyer was involved. [Grand Forks Herald] * A new antitrust lawsuit is alleging that college textbook publishers and campus bookstores are making students pay above-market rates for course materials. [Yahoo News] * An attorney for the sister of Robert Durst's first wife is accusing Durst's second wife of bigamy. [New York Post] * The University of Michigan has dropped Steptoe & Johnson from a investigation of an accused molester since the firm has represented perpetrators of sexual assault. [ABC News]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 03.05.20

* A Nassau County judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Robert Durst brought by members of his wife Kathie's family for the alleged murder of Kathie and the disposal of her body. Please let there be another season of The Jinx. [New York Post] * President Trump is apparently happy that former attorney general Jeff Sessions didn't win the Alabama Senate primary outright and needs to face a runoff vote. [Washington Post] * A lawyer is accused of stealing millions of dollars from an estate he was managing in order to pay for cosmetic surgery and gambling trips to Vegas and elsewhere. Guess when it comes to stealing, you gotta go big or go home... [Dayton Daily News] * President Trump is arguing that a lawsuit involving sexual assault allegations against him should be put on hold. [ABC News] * A lawyer accused of sexual harassment alleges that the accuser created a hostile environment by hanging a giant penis in an attorney's office. The accused's nickname around the office was also apparently "Douchebag McBully." [Vice] * A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit filed by Tulsi Gabbard against Google for briefly suspending her campaign ads. Maybe she would have gotten more delegates in American Somoa if the ads weren't suspended... [The Hill]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 01.02.20

* Apparently, the actor who played C-3PO in the Star Wars films dropped out of law school to pursue an acting career. This was probably the correct career choice. [Business Insider] * A Manhattan attorney is alleging that his former law partner blackmailed him to stay quiet about his purported affairs. [New York Post] * Kevin Spacey has settled a sexual assault lawsuit that had been filed against the actor. [Hollywood Reporter] * Attorneys for Robert Durst agree that he wrote a note informing authorities about the location of the body of his friend. [Fox Business] * A University of Illinois law professor accused of sexual harassment will not be returning to teaching duties next semester. [Chicago Tribune]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 11.01.19

* The New Jersey Supreme Court has disbarred an attorney who charged a widow $120,000 for work that should have cost no more than $15,000. This takes running the meter to a completely different level. [Bloomberg Law] * A judge has thrown out a conspiracy theorist's lawsuit against Robert Mueller. Looks like it ain't Mueller time anymore... [The Hill] * A Brooklyn pimp has argued in court that he did not kill his girlfriend, but merely chopped up her body. Sounds like a defense Robert Durst would make. [New York Post] * A former Manhattan Assistant U.S. Attorney is a main contender to be Rudy Giuliani's lawyer. [CNN] * NYC's new top lawyer says that going after Trump is a top priority. [New York Post] * Two Midwestern firms have merged to form a 400-lawyer firm. That's a lot of Midwestern charm! [ABA Journal]

By Jordan Rothman
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 03.18.15

* An Arkansas judge was mauled by his father's pet zebra. We hope the judge recovers, but what we'd really, really like to know is how the hell one comes to own a pet zebra in Arkansas. [KARK] * Pregnant women on poles may officially be sexy under color of law. [EPLI Risk] * If your law firm is trying to make you complete a marketing project in order to get your year-end bonuses -- like Quinn Emanuel -- here are some ideas for you to try. [Hellerman Baretz Communications] * According to Robert Durst's lawyer, Chip Lewis, people mutter triple murder admissions under their breath on hot mics all the time, and it's usually not that big of deal. [Gawker] * You're invited to an event hosted by Judge Kozinski at the Ninth Circuit courthouse, featuring discussion of Supreme Ambitions (affiliate link). [Supreme Ambitions]

By Staci Zaretsky
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 03.16.15

* Never give up the lie: LAPD swears they caught Robert Durst on their own with no help whatsoever from the extensive six-part documentary. The Ferguson police to the LAPD: Dude, you've got a credibility problem. [Gawker] * It's been almost a year since we wrote about a group of UC Davis law students fighting to get a law degree for a Chinese immigrant screwed over by the courts 100 years ago on the grounds that "persons of the Mongolian race" couldn't be citizens, much less lawyers. On Monday the California Supreme Court agreed with the students. [Los Angeles Times] * As St. Patrick's Day approaches, here's a reminder (from your pocketbook) not to drink and drive . [Nerdwallet] * Faced with an ever-growing justice gap, a jurisdiction basically gives in on requiring a law degree to practice law. Which, depending on your feelings on InfiLaw, has been happening for years. [Washington Post] * The Minority Corporate Counsel Association's announcement of the 2015 Employer of Choice Awards honor companies for demonstrating commitment to and success at creating and maintaining inclusive corporate legal departments. The national home office of SAE is disappointed at the slight. [Corporate Counsel] * A roundup of ridiculous laws still on the books. Missouri bans driving with an uncaged bear in your car. Sounds like good advice. [The Reeves Law Group] * In addition to speaking with us, John B. Quinn is making the rounds of legal media to discuss Quinn Emanuel's new marketing program. [Bloomberg BNA/ Big Law Business] * Speaking of Quinn Emanuel's new program, here's what someone with public relations expertise has to say about it. [Law and More] * On Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern, Lex Machina is hosting a webcast to discuss its Year In Review 2014 Patent Litigation Report. [Lex Machina]

By Joe Patrice