Dominique Strauss-Kahn has filed a countersuit against the Nafissatou Diallo, accusing her of costing him his job and any chance of being elected president of France.
COURT INTERPRETERS - U.S. v. Valentin
SUMMARY ORDER - Criminal defendant needed to use a few Spanish words during sentencing, but otherwise understood and spoke English well; under the Court Interpreters Act, a District Court should appoint an interpreter where a defendant “speaks only or primarily a language other than the English language ... so as to inhibit such party's comprehension of the proceedings or communication with counsel or the Court.” (2d Cir.)
New York Decision Roundup - May 15, 2012
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STOP AND FRISK - People v. Colon
OPINION - Police had reasonable suspicion to stop and frisk defendant where witness directed officers to person who had threatened him; officers observed witness’ demeanor, and witness accompanied them to suspect, even though witness ultimately fled. (N.Y. App. Div., 1st Dep’t)
The government-owned PBGC seeks a decree to terminate various retirement plans as the firm teeters on the brink of closure.
A federal jury in Brooklyn found Pedro Espada guilty of stealing more than $600,000 from federally funded healthcare clinics.
New York City paid $360,000 to settle a case brought by two attorneys who claim they were assaulted when they tried to come to the aid of a man allegedly being beaten by police officers.
Manhattan's top federal prosecutor said defense attorneys have a vital part to play in convincing clients who have been hacked to promptly notify law enforcement.
The defections, which include the bulk of the firm's Warsaw office, come weeks after Greenberg confirmed that it had ended talks about a large acquisition.
Attorneys at Dewey & LeBoeuf continue to find new homes; King & Spalding expands healthcare practice by two in D.C.
Former chief Qinan Ji arranged for two improper loans totaling $14.3 million, and then lied about them to the company's board, investors and auditors, the SEC said.
Bank of America and Societe General will try to convince a judge that the state insurance department abused its discretion when it approved the bond insurer's restructuring.
As long as the auto sector keeps booming, Ally's traditional car finance business - once a poor relation of subprime lending - could become strong enough to eventually repay its debt.
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