| Buyers of Skype on course for a legal showdown with its founders The founders of Skype last night were heading for a legal battle with the new owners of the internet telephony business over the technology that powers it. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
High-profile cases bring attention to specialty Being a white-collar/securities lawyer today must feel like being a federal agent in Chicago during the Prohibition era: Their services are — or are about to be — in high demand. bizjournals.com |
Rothstein pleads not guilty, ordered to jail Scott W. Rothstein, accused of a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, was charged with racketeering, mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy at federal court in Fort Lauderdale this morning. bizjournals.com |
Decision on NBN suppliers delayed The National Broadband Network Company has delayed the release of its shortlist of suppliers for the $43 billion project. australianit.news.com.au |
States Weigh Judicial Recusals More states are responding to concerns that elected judges risk the appearance of bias when they hear cases involving their campaign contributors, but some are reluctant to force judges to disqualify themselves. feedproxy.google.com |