What's Next for Wolf Block After Second Failed Merger Attempt? - Law.com - Fri 3:03 am ET
Now that Wolf Block and Akerman Senterfitt have announced that merger talks are off, there's speculation as to what killed the talks and what's next for Wolf Block. The more than $426 million deal was called off, according to Wolf Block Chairman Mark Alderman, due to about $10 million each in insurance work for both firms -- but not everyone believes that's the full story.

Culvahouse Emerges From O'Melveny Fray - Law.com - Fri 3:03 am ET
O'Melveny & Myers' policy committee has selected Arthur Culvahouse to lead the firm for another four-year term, according to a Thursday morning e-mail to the partnership. Current and former partners expect the selection to be ratified, despite Culvahouse not winning a majority of support in the informal survey.

Tax Attorney Charged in Prostitution Case - Law.com - Fri 3:03 am ET
The Manhattan DA's office on Thursday announced the indictment of a tax lawyer for allegedly promoting prostitution. Prosecutors claim solo practitioner Louis Posner and his wife ran an unlicensed strip club at which dancers offered to have paid sex with customers, including undercover police officers.

Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Alleging Cancer Risk From Cell Phone Use - Law.com - Fri 3:03 am ET
In a major victory for cellular phone manufacturers and service providers, a federal judge has dismissed a consumer class action suit that accused the companies of conspiring to hide evidence that the radio frequency emissions from cell phones pose biological hazards including the risk of brain cancer.

Does Legal Outsourcing Put Private Information at Risk? - Law.com - Thu 3:03 am ET
Even before the ABA gave its recent blessing to legal outsourcing, a Maryland law firm was worried enough about privacy issues to file a suit against a legal-process outsourcing company based in India.

Federal Circuit Hears Argument in Patent Appeals Board Challenge - Law.com - Thu 3:03 am ET
A Federal Circuit panel on Wednesday heard argument in a case challenging the decision of a patent appeals board on the grounds that two of its members were unconstitutionally appointed.

Judge Upholds $185 Million Award in Wal-Mart Class Action - Law.com - Thu 3:03 am ET
A Philadelphia judge has affirmed a $185 million award against Wal-Mart in a class action alleging underpayment of Wal-Mart employees as part of an opinion written for an appeal now pending with the Pennsylvania Superior Court.