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National Law Journal: Selections from Legal Times Afternoon Update December 7, 2009

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: NLJ.com, December 8, 2009.

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Civil Rights Lawyer John Silard Dead at 80

"John Silard, who along with his law partner Joseph Rauh Jr. was one of the pioneers of civil rights law in the 1950s, '60s and '70s, died on Nov. 29 in Washington. He was 80. "

 

Supreme Court Takes Up Law School Case

"The Supreme Court this morning agreed to take up the first church-state case of the term, a dispute over recognition of the Christian Legal Society's chapter at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. The case, Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, stems from the state law school's denial of official recognition to the Christian student group because it does not conform to the school's requirement that membership and leadership positions be open to all."

 

Federal Judge in Washington Pushes for Local Rule Change

"A federal judge in Washington wants to bolster the local criminal rules in the federal district court here to require prosecutors to turn over all favorable information to defense lawyers."

 

Acquisition of Dutko Gives Firm Bigger Footprint Abroad

"Dutko Worldwide's acquisition by a London-based public relations group will bring the U.S. lobbying firm two major benefits, said Chief Executive Officer Mark Irion today. Dutko gains a strong presence abroad and the chance to build a public affairs business in the U.S. using an existing global brand."

 

Senate Lawyer Chosen to Lead Highway Safety Agency

"President Barack Obama will nominate David Strickland as administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the White House said late Friday. Strickland has been on the Democratic staff of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation since 2001. "

 

AG Holder Among 'Men of the Year' in GQ

"GQ magazine this month named Holder one of its men of the year, giving him the distinction 'maverick of the year.' "  

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