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Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 06.30.21

* Donald Trump is suing the State of New York over a golf course. Bet he hopes the litigation doesn't end up in the rough... [Washington Post] * A grand jury may soon be investigating the recent building collapse in Surfside, Florida. [Insider] * The Second Circuit has ordered an alleged "copyright troll" to file a sanctions opinion against him in all cases in which he is involved and to mail the decision to clients. Almost seems like a scarlet letter... [ABA Journal] * Apparently, Attorney General Garland will personally scoop ice cream at a Department of Justice event this week. Wonder who got the "scoop" on that story. [Fox News] * A former top lawyer at the Air Force and Space Force is now working as the general counsel of Voyager Space Holdings. Starfleet may be next... [Corporate Counsel]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 06.28.21

* A lawsuit over a house that looks out of the Flintstones has been settled, and the home can stay as it is. Yabadabadoo! [NBC News] * Trump lawyers have purportedly been warned of potential forthcoming charges against the Trump Organizations and its officials. [CNBC] * A class-action lawsuit has already been filed over the building collapse in Surfside, Florida last week. [CBS News] * Johnson & Johnson has settled opioid litigation with the State of New York for $230 million. [Hill] * A prominent Chicago-area attorney was found dead in his home last week. [Chicago Tribune] * The management firm that represents Connor McGregor is suing Manny Pacquiao over breach of contract and other claims. Seems like a knockout... [ESPN]

By Jordan Rothman