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Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines June 2, 2009

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: NLJ.com, June 2, 2009.

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Law firms strike alliances to seek stimulus work

"As law firms ramp up traditional lobbying and specialized practice groups in hopes of snagging economic stimulus funds for clients, a few have adopted a more esoteric strategy. These firms are allying themselves with outside consulting firms to advise clients on the intricacies of the stimulus contracting process ? both before and after obtaining federal grants. "

 

Supreme Court to hear 'business methods' patent case

"The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for a landmark decision on the patentability of 21st century creations from software to biotech ? an issue on which Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor could make a significant difference if confirmed. Justices agreed to review the case Bilski v. Doll, a challenge to a ruling last fall by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that narrowed the patentability of so-called "business methods," shorthand for a broad range of processes not tied to manufacturing."

 

In the GM bankruptcy, 'speed equals life,' says veteran practitioner

"Calling the General Motors Corp. bankruptcy filing "the most political and complex bankruptcy in history," attorney John Penn says the auto giant and its lawyers are in for one heck of a ride. For 25 years, the bankruptcy partner at Dallas' Haynes and Boone, a former president of the American Bankruptcy Institute, has handled dozens of bankruptcies. Bankruptcy is never a smooth ride, he noted. And it won't be for GM, either"

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Lawsuit by Betty Anne Waters against Mass. town that arrested her brother survives summary judgment

"A movie about a Massachusetts woman who devoted nearly two decades of her life to overturning her brother Kenneth Waters' wrongful murder conviction is in the works as her civil lawsuit against the Massachusetts town and police officers who convicted him survives summary judgment."

 

Judge in Blagojevich case may seat an anonymous jury

"Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat who was ousted from office in January over federal political corruption charges, may face an anonymous jury when he goes to trial next year."

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on June 02, 2009 (boomark / email).