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July 31, 2009

YP coverage of DeLaughter’s plea hearing

As with many big court proceedings, the action in Bobby DeLaughter’s change of plea hearing began before the judge walked in. There’s the who’s who of the courtroom. Shaking hands and saying quick hellos. As many noted, “There could be a Bar convention in Aberdeen today.” The only big surprise in the courtroom were two…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 31, 2009

POINTOFLAW – Fascinating post about a new trial lawyer tax break in the works in DC

“AAJ looking to quietly pass plaintiff lawyer tax break” Another eye-opening story from Chris Rizo at the Chamber’s Legal NewsLine: the litigation lobby is quietly preparing to push through a $1.6 billion (with a “b”) tax break for contingent-fee lawyers that would let them deduct expenses as made, rather than in the year of settling…