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Latest News in Legal Ethics

  • July 14, 2026

    Apple Can Subpoena 14 Fed. Agencies In Antitrust Suit

    A retired New Jersey federal judge Tuesday denied the federal government's bid to quash subpoenas Apple is seeking in the government's smartphone monopolization lawsuit against the tech giant, finding the government's justifications for withholding the discovery unpersuasive.

  • July 14, 2026

    4th Circ. Affirms Tort Atty's $25M Extortion Conviction

    The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed the conviction of a medical malpractice attorney for attempting to extort the University of Maryland Medical System out of $25 million, despite his argument that his self-representation at trial was not competent.

  • July 14, 2026

    Nadine Menendez Can't Reclaim Jewelry During Appeal

    A New York federal judge on Tuesday denied Nadine Menendez's bid to force the return of jewelry seized from her home during a bribery investigation tied to her husband, former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, ruling that the government had lawfully taken the items and can keep them while her appeal is pending.

  • July 14, 2026

    Centripetal Seeks Squires Reversal Of Cisco Patent Win

    Centripetal Networks has asked U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires to undo a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision invalidating its cybersecurity patent at issue in a since-vacated multibillion-dollar judgment against Cisco Systems, saying the ruling flouted the law.

  • July 14, 2026

    Sills Cummis Can't Shake Ex-Client's Fees Suit

    Sills Cummis & Gross PC has lost its bid to recoup nearly $345,000 from a former client suing the firm over excessive legal fees, according to a court order.

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