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Federal Court Orders Corporate Lawyer to Submit Crucial Documents in Grand Jury Probe

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New York – A recent ruling by the Second Circuit Court has mandated that an in-house attorney for a publicly traded company under federal investigation must disclose communications as part of a grand jury inquiry, officials confirmed Friday. This decision underscores the limited scope of attorney-client privilege in cases involving corporate compliance and legal investigations. This ruling emanates from ongoing scrutiny over how legal protections such as attorney-client privilege apply in situations where corporate entities are investigated by the government. The decision could set a precedent affecting the privacy of communications between corporations and their … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Rules Woman Can Submit Alleged Child Pornography Video to FBI Prior to Discovery in Legal Battle

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Austin, Texas — In a significant legal development, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a woman involved in litigation can deliver a video allegedly depicting child pornography directly to the FBI without first having to disclose it during legal discovery procedures. This decision reverses a lower court ruling which would have compelled her to present the evidence in court before involving federal investigators. The ruling centers on a lawsuit initiated by Magdoline Hatoum, a woman suing a Houston attorney. Hatoum claims she possesses video material critical for her case that also potentially involves child … Read more

LACCA Invites Lawyers to Expand Their Recognition in Latin America – Submit Nominations Now!

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA), affiliated with Latin Lawyer, is currently accepting recommendations for its prestigious LACCA Approved lawyers. In-house counsel and general counsel (GCs) throughout Latin America are invited to nominate legal professionals for this distinguished honor. The deadline for nominations is April 8. Each year, LACCA compiles a comprehensive list of LACCA Approved lawyers, who are highly recommended by GCs and in-house counsel in various areas of practice across Latin America. Furthermore, in-house counsel also have the opportunity to recommend international legal practitioners who are actively involved … Read more

Calling All Power Lawyers: Submit Nominations for the Entertainment Industry’s Definitive Ranking

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LOS ANGELES, California — The Hollywood Reporter is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Power Lawyers feature, which ranks the top attorneys in the entertainment industry. To nominate someone for consideration, submit a form by 6 p.m. PT on February 16. Each year, the editors at THR review hundreds of nominations and carefully vet candidates to compile a list of the lawyers Hollywood relies on for significant legal battles and groundbreaking talent deals. When submitting nominations, it is important to highlight the attorney’s accomplishments from the past year, focusing on recent and ongoing work … Read more