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Greg Lederer Wins Defamation Case

Feb 06, 2012

A district court judge has dismissed the lawsuit by a former University of Iowa dean of students against UI President Sally Mason, the Iowa state Board of Regents and others.

Your Corporate Client's Calendar is Filling Fast Register Now for the Corporate Counsel College

Jan 26, 2012

This two-day program is designed specifically for in-house counsel and their trusted outside advisors. IADC outside counsel members - you must attend with a client, so start talking with your in-house clients about participating today!

Two Scholarships Available for the 2012 Trial Academy

Jan 26, 2012

The 40th Annual Trial Academy will be held at Stanford Law School July 28 - August 3, 2012. Plan to enroll your associates early, as the class size is limited.

Gord McKee, Mary Jane Stitt, and James Sullivan Leaders in National Class Action Group Received Top Ranking in Canada

Jan 23, 2012

See the article on Canadian class action firms and op-ed piece by Jim Sullivan on expert witnesses.

Ianika Tzankova Receives Final ruling by Amsterdam Court of Appeal in Converium Collective Settlement

Jan 23, 2012

A final ruling was made by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal declaring the Converium collective settlements binding. IADC Member Ianika Tzankova and Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer of NautaDutilh N.V. represented Converium (nowScor Holding Switserland AG) in the proceedings leading to the ruling.

John Mitchell Secures Not Guilty Verdict for Contractor

Jan 23, 2012

In the first defeat for federal prosecutors who have secured convictions or guilty pleas for more than 50 elected officials, government workers and contractors in Cuyahoga county over the past three years, Michael McMichael was found not guilty on December 14 of all charges on a three-count indictment. The indictment charges included two conspiracy charges and a Hobbs Act violation.

John Hall Received Favorable Verdict in Quadruple Amputation Case

Jan 23, 2012

John E. Hall, Jr., of Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover, PC, along with partners Robert L. Shannon, and Jack G. Gresh, of the Charleston, SC office, obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of the University of Miami Medical School and 5 physician defendants in a difficult six-week trial.

Friedrich Seitz Lead Counsel in Bastrop County Complex Fire Litigation in Texas

Jan 18, 2012

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative has appointed Murchison & Cumming's Wild Land Fire Litigation Practice Group Chair Friedrich W. Seitz as lead defense counsel in the Bastrop County Complex Fire litigation in Texas.

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