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Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines February 8, 2010

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: NLJ.com, February 8, 2010.

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Plaintiffs' firms mount mass attack on Toyota

"A contingent of small firms with expertise in class actions and products liability litigation are behind a legal onslaught against Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. following reports of sudden acceleration in many of its most popular vehicle models."

 

CSX chases plaintiff firm over asbestos

"A railroad company's dogged pursuit of conspiracy and fraud charges against an asbestos law firm is unfolding in a federal appellate court and with a major assist from business and tort reform groups"

 

Spotlight on Laterals

"Four legal business power players discuss the current market for lateral partners. Their verdict: It may be the most active period of movement in recent memory. Plus, a look at lateral numbers in 2009 at the nation's largest law frms and in regional legal markets."

 

Judge faces her ex's misconduct allegations

"When a D.C. jury convicted Taylar Nuevelle last week of charges that she had stalked her former girlfriend, Magistrate Judge Janet Albert, it brought closure to the public half of a drama that has played out for more than a year at the D.C. Superior Court. For Albert, the remaining question is what happens to the judicial misconduct complaint lodged against her by Nuevelle after their 2008 breakup."

 

SEC abandons beleaguered backdating case against Broadcom former executives

"The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has voluntarily dropped its civil case against four former executives of Broadcom Corp., including the former general counsel. The move came one week after a federal judge said there were "serious problems" with the charges. ."

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