Morning Docket: 03.20.08
* Another prominent plaintiffs' lawyer pleads. Today it's Mel Weiss of Milberg Weiss, to plead guilty in an alleged kickback scheme. Any guesses as to the new firm name? Milberg LLP? [WSJ Law Blog]
* SCOTUS overturns conviction of Louisiana death row inmate, due to improper exclusion of African-Americans from jury. Vote was 7-2, opinion by Alito. [SCOTUSblog; How Appealing (linkwrap)]
* Exciting times for commodities investors spell scary times for regulators. [New York Times]
* SEC investigating Bear Stearns options trading. [Reuters]
* Charges filed in girlfriend-on-toilet case. [AP]
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good morning!
"Any guesses as to the new firm name? Milberg LLP?"
Milberg RIP.
The SEC is a toothless cougar.
Good morning. (-:
Who will next claim the crown "King of the Plaintiffs' Bar"?
The only way to fight a 300 lb Gorilla is to BE a 300 lb Gorilla.