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Tell me everything you know about Mokbel: How Nicola Gobbo’s life began as Lawyer X
Tell me everything you know about Mokbel: How Nicola Gobbo’s life began as Lawyer X The AustralianNicola Gobbos double life as a registered police informer began with a simple request: Tell me everything you know about Tony Mokbel.
(Aug 1, 2019, The Australian)
Data Practices panel scrutinizes police drones

Summer Intern Chronicles: Interns are Thriving at La Tanzi, Spaulding and Landreth

ASAP Rocky and Assault Accuser Speak on Day 2 of Sweden Trial
ASAP Rocky and Assault Accuser Speak on Day 2 of Sweden Trial ComplexThursday marked the second day of ASAP Rocky's Sweden trial, with the man who alleges he was assaulted during the incident at the root of this controversy ...
(Aug 1, 2019, Complex)
'First thing we do,' let's have better lawyers

Margin Call: Packer enlists feared Nine lawyer as Star falls
Margin Call: Packer enlists feared Nine lawyer as Star falls The AustralianNines former defamation specialist Mark OBrien has been enlisted by James Packer as Crown Resorts considers its next move against the media empire.
(Aug 2, 2019, The Australian)
US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate's Initiative Is Growing into Every State to Ensure a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma Is Talking Directly with Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste About Compensation - Get Better Results

Is Real Time with Bill Maher new tonight, August 2?
Is Real Time with Bill Maher new tonight, August 2? Last Night OnIt has been a long, long summer for Real Time with Bill Maher fans. A new episode hasn't aired since June 28, leaving many to wonder when exactly HBO's late ...
(Aug 2, 2019, Last Night On)
NYPD judge recommends firing officer in Eric Garner death

Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorney to Speak at Upcoming False Claims Act Events
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorney to Speak at Upcoming False Claims Act Events PRNewswireBOSTON, Aug. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC attorney Erica Blachman Hitchings, a former Department of Justice civil fraud ...
(Aug 2, 2019, PRNewswire)
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorney to Speak at Upcoming False Claims Act Events
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorney to Speak at Upcoming False Claims Act Events StreetInsider.comGet instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 2-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ ...
(Aug 2, 2019, StreetInsider.com)
ASAP Rocky's Bodyguard Testifies on Day 3 of Sweden Trial (UPDATE)
ASAP Rocky's Bodyguard Testifies on Day 3 of Sweden Trial (UPDATE) ComplexFriday is believed to be the final day of Rocky's controversial Sweden trial.
(Aug 2, 2019, Complex)
R. Kelly Ran Away From His Lawyer Before Court!
R. Kelly Ran Away From His Lawyer Before Court! Hypefresh Magazine, Inc.R. Kelly's lawyer is having trouble locating the accused pedophile singer. He is currently in federal custody, so where could he exactly be?
(Aug 2, 2019, Hypefresh Magazine, Inc.)
How Twitter and Twitter Hashtags Can Promote a Law Firm
How Twitter and Twitter Hashtags Can Promote a Law Firm Bigger Law Firm MagazineLike any other business, the law business is competitive. A law firm will gain some clients from client referrals. Advertising can be effective, but it is.
(Aug 2, 2019, Bigger Law Firm Magazine)
Thumbs up, down: Commissioner bested cat allergy for public good
Thumbs up, down: Commissioner bested cat allergy for public good Houston Chronicle [Thumbs up] A landmark bail reform settlement required Harris County and plaintiffs to embrace compromise — and for County Commissioner Rodney Ellis to ...
(Aug 3, 2019, Houston Chronicle )
The Top 25 Most Influential 2019

On affordable housing: A conversation with lobbyist Gary Hunter

Shimkonicity (shim-ko-nis-a-tee) - Management - United States
Shimkonicity (shim-ko-nis-a-tee) - Management - United States Mondaq News AlertsYou just can't bill your clients for time you spend drafting what amounts to your engagement letter. United States Management Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg ...
(Aug 5, 2019, Mondaq News Alerts)
Chinese rights lawyer flees to US to escape ‘persecution’ in China
Chinese rights lawyer flees to US to escape ‘persecution’ in China South China Morning PostChen says he was told he would 'disappear' if he continued to represent the daughter-in-law of a jail former Chinese leader.
(Aug 5, 2019, South China Morning Post)
Lawyer X royal commission releases audio revealing Nicola Gobbo's anger at Victoria Police
Lawyer X royal commission releases audio revealing Nicola Gobbo's anger at Victoria Police ABC NewsSecret tapes reveal gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo was angry with police for compromising her safety early in her most productive period as an informer.
(Aug 5, 2019, ABC News)
Story with racial justice theme wins ABA Journal's 2019 Ross essay contest for legal fiction

Judge questions Barr's handling of Mueller findings | TheHill
Judge questions Barr's handling of Mueller findings | TheHill The HillA federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday pressed Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers on why the public shouldn't be allowed to see redacted portions ...
(Aug 5, 2019, The Hill)
Yuma Lawyer, Citizenship Applicant Discuss Process at Immigration Legal Clinic

Accused double-murderer's attorney looks for jurors who won't judge man based on face tattoos
Accused double-murderer's attorney looks for jurors who won't judge man based on face tattoos The AdvocateThe defense lawyer for a man accused in a double-homicide spent Monday seeking jurors who wouldn't hold his client in a negative light just because the ...
(Aug 5, 2019, The Advocate)
Council piqued by city solicitor parking reply that didn't answer question, explore solutions

Lawyer X helped hitman get money from crime boss, Inquiry told
Lawyer X helped hitman get money from crime boss, Inquiry told The AustralianThe defence barrister known as Lawyer X, Nicola Gobbo, was accused by one of her own gangland clients of helping underworld bosses Tony Mokbel and Carl ...
(Aug 6, 2019, The Australian)
COMPLIANCY GROUP hires experienced healthcare attorney and legal researcher to breakdown the complexities of HIPAA law for the public at large
COMPLIANCY GROUP hires experienced healthcare attorney and legal researcher to breakdown the complexities of HIPAA law for the public at large Yahoo FinanceCOMPLIANCY GROUP adds experienced healthcare attorney to its' staff of *content* marketing team, simplifying the HIPAA regulation for readers. NEW YORK ...
(Aug 6, 2019, Yahoo Finance)
3 Thoughts On The Future Of Litigation Finance (Part II)

What A Week In Legal News
What A Week In Legal News Legal Talk NetworkJoe Patrice is an Editor at Above the Law. For over a decade, he practiced as a litigator at... Kathryn Rubino. Kathryn Rubino is a member of the editorial staff at ...
(Aug 6, 2019, Legal Talk Network)
Building better legal blockchains

Advisory Concepts Evolvers Reports: Why is SEO important for Law Firms?

How much should schools pay for students' bigotry? Wilmington discrimination suit could define standard, set pattern

China strips rights lawyer of licence over social media comments
China strips rights lawyer of licence over social media comments South China Morning PostLi Jinxing says he will appeal against the decision by authorities in eastern China.
(Aug 7, 2019, South China Morning Post)
Lawyer X in Mokbel sister act
Lawyer X in Mokbel sister act The AustralianNicola Gobbo secretly helped Victoria Police bolster a fraud case against Mokbel crime family member Zaharoula Mokbel when briefed to defend her on the ...
(Aug 7, 2019, The Australian)
2019 ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco: What can you expect?

Attorney of Double Murder Suspect Wants Jurors Who Won’t Judge His Face Tattoos
Attorney of Double Murder Suspect Wants Jurors Who Won’t Judge His Face Tattoos Rare.usA defense attorney for a Louisiana man who is suspected of a 2018 double murder is hoping that jurors disregard the highly detailed, demonic tattoos that cover ...
(Aug 7, 2019, Rare.us)
Prosecutor seeks gag order in case of Fotis Dulos, charged in connection with disappearance of estranged wife
Prosecutor seeks gag order in case of Fotis Dulos, charged in connection with disappearance of estranged wife Hartford CourantA prosecutor is seeking a gag order in the case of Fotis Dulos, the Farmington man charged in connection with the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer ...
(Aug 7, 2019, Hartford Courant)
Jennifer Dulos case: Prosecutor seeks gag order

Jennifer Dulos case: Pattis calls for investigation of police leaks as prosecutor seeks gag order
Jennifer Dulos case: Pattis calls for investigation of police leaks as prosecutor seeks gag order The AdvocateSTAMFORD — A prosecutor has asked a judge for a gag order in the case of Fotis Dulos to prevent lawyers involved from making “prejudicial” statements to the ...
(Aug 7, 2019, The Advocate)
North Carolina US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst and A Navy Veteran with
North Carolina US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst and A Navy Veteran with EIN NewsThe North Carolina US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We have endorsed the law firm of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran who has been ...
(Aug 8, 2019, EIN News)
Teaching Covert Action to Law Students

How Charles Manson almost won a mistrial, courtesy of Richard Nixon

Lawyer Ethics Panel Defines Search Engine Marketing Practices 08/09/2019
Lawyer Ethics Panel Defines Search Engine Marketing Practices 08/09/2019 MediaPost CommunicationsLawyers are now confronting the topic of ethics when they use search engines — in advertising and marketing — to attract new clients. A New Jersey ethics ...
(Aug 8, 2019, MediaPost Communications)
Website Accessibility and the ADA
Website Accessibility and the ADA Legal Talk NetworkAttorneys Eve Hill and Minh Vu discuss website accessibility litigation and how the ADA impacts such cases.
(Aug 9, 2019, Legal Talk Network)
My Time as a legal intern in the Massachusetts State House

Lawyers' Recent Stagnant Wages Highlighted in ABA Profile

Mueller fallout continues as Greg Craig trial opens
Mueller fallout continues as Greg Craig trial opens POLITICOThe trial's focus on the art of spinning journalists may fuel existing suspicion in some quarters that the Washington press corps, policymakers and advocates are ...
(Aug 12, 2019, POLITICO)
Court examines validity of lawyer's sworn affidavit provided on behalf of clients as part of interim application

Here Are 4 Dubious Claims In Bruce Ohr’s FBI Notes
Here Are 4 Dubious Claims In Bruce Ohr’s FBI Notes The Daily CallerJustice Department official Bruce Ohr relayed at least 4 dubious claims to the FBI that he received from Christopher Steele and Glenn Simpson.
(Aug 12, 2019, The Daily Caller)
A Lawyer's Toy Story | Severna Park
