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Judge Presses Lawyers in Juul Trial: Should We Exclude Unvaccinated Jurors?
Plaintiff’s lawyers preferred a vaccinated jury, but defense lawyers were firmly opposed to the idea. U.S. District Judge William Orrick, who previously told lawyers “we’ll just have everybody come in” if they didn’t reach an agreement, issued an order on Wednesday, saying: “I meant what I said.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
En Banc State Appellate Court Reinstates DUI Appeal, Finding COVID-19 Emergency Orders Tolled Deadline
The appellate court found that under the emergency orders, Jacks’ appeal was filed in a timely manner and should not have been denied in the general district court, the opinion said. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Federal Judge OKs Suit Over Pressure Cooker Injury, Finding Warranty Disclaimer Was Buried in 'Busy and Colorful Owner's Manual'
“The ‘Warranty’ entry is not at all distinct from other entries such as ‘poultry’” in the owner’s manual, the judge wrote, allowing claims to proceed against manufacturer NuWave. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Higher Law: A Wage-and-Hour Complaint Targets Cannabis Retailer | Solicitor General Weighs in on Workers' Comp Marijuana | Prince Lobel Expands Cannabis Practice | 'Borat' Marijuana Billboard Suit Ends
The state of Washington filed the first-of-its-kind wage-and-hour complaint against a cannabis retailer, state labor department officials said. Click Here To Read The Full Article
The Big Lie: Bar Complaints Now Filed Against Ted Cruz and Attorney General
Read the full complaint to the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Delaware Federal Judges, Chong Law Firm Among Busiest With Patents
Despite having only four federal judges, Delaware is a “consistent leader” among patent litigation jurisdictions, according to a Morris Nichols lawyer. Click Here To Read The Full Article
The Marble Palace Blog: A Famed Federal Judge Pens a Romance Novel. Yes, a Romance Novel.
A romance novel by Judge Wilkinson raises eyebrows, but he says creative writing helps him as a judge and makes his legal writing fresher and more accessible. Click Here To Read The Full Article
James Baker, Star Witness at Michael Sussmann Trial, Testifies Against Friend and Would-Be Colleague
Michael Sussmann sought to recruit James Baker to Perkins Coie after Baker left the FBI. On Thursday, Baker took the stand as a key witness in the case against Sussmann. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Inside Track: Musk and Lawyers Don't Seem to Mix
“The only thing consistent about [Musk] is the sense that he’s always going to surprise you. He’s a rather unusual person, but that’s part of what makes him so intriguing,” said Charles Elson, a corporate governance expert. Click Here To Read The Full Article