Suing the Church: The New York Times profiles Jeffrey Anderson, a plaintiffs lawyer who has filed suit against Catholic priests and bishops on behalf of alleged abuse victims. Says Anderson: "Yes, I am driven. Yes, I am obsessed. Yes, I am. Maybe I’m even manic about it."
Sulfurous Drywall: Amid a flurry of lawsuits, a Chinese drywall maker said it is negotiating with U.S. home builders to settle claims that the company supplied them with a faulty product, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Arbitration Battle: The National Law Journal reports on the implications of Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling in Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp, regarding class arbitration.
Refco Lawsuits: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit has rejected civil liability for Mayer Brown in a case involving alleged false statements under securities laws, the New York Law Journal reports via Law.com.
Future of Law Schools: The Chicago Tribune picks up on the debate over the changing value of a law degree.
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