The Tiger King

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 09.03.20

* Carole Baskin is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit about the disappearance of her ex-husband since it's allegedly a "fishing expedition." They should have used a tiger metaphor... [Tampa Bay Times] * A New York lawyer has been suspended from practice for not paying taxes and and shielding settlement money from tax authorities. [New York Law Journal] * The Supreme Court might have a major role in the upcoming presidential election. [Hill] * A lawyer in the Bronx is in hot water for allegedly calling COVID-19 "Chinese cooties." [New York Daily News] * GEICO has tapped a longtime in-house lawyer to be its new general counsel. Guess he stayed there for more than 15 minutes... [Corporate Counsel]

By Jordan Rothman
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 03.26.20

* The star of the hit Netflix docuseries The Tiger King has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was framed as part of a massive conspiracy. Now I really need to watch series... [TMZ] * Lawyers are predicting that social isolation will lead to higher divorce rates in the months to come. [CNBC] * It seems that along with divorce attorneys, wills and estates lawyers are in high demand because of COVID-19, and certain attorneys are preparing so many wills that some are being signed on the hood of a Porsche. [Bloomberg Law] * The attorneys general from 33 states have sent a letter to Amazon, Walmart, and others asking them to crack down on price gouging related to COVID-19. [NPR] * Federal officials are forcing attorneys to wear gloves, masks, and other protective gear to represent clients in certain immigration detention centers. However, some attorneys argue that this could be taking equipment away from healthcare workers. [Denver Post] * A Native American tribe has sued a group of insurance companies seeking coverage for casino closures under a business interruption policy. Depending on the policy language, this could be a huge gamble... [Insurance Journal]

By Jordan Rothman