The legality of a path to the Kentucky Derby came into question recently. According to Churchill Downs’ general counsel, you simply cannot litigate your way into the prestigious horse race, but you might sneak in with a creative legal-themed name. More on this interesting topic can be found on ABA Journal.
Steven Calabresi, renowned for producing unique legal theories, has recently proposed that payments intended for silence (known as hush money) cannot be criminal due to the First Amendment. However, as the Election Law Blog outlines, this notion is not founded in legal truth.
Interestingly, a recent article featured on Law360 raised the matter of Congress members and their inability to accept bribes, humorously suggesting this privilege is reserved for those in the Supreme Court.
Davis Polk has been reported to be strategizing its lateral recruiting plans aggressively, aiming to impact its competitors significantly. More insights about the firm’s strategy can be found on Bloomberg Law News.
On another note, President Trump’s lawyers, who cited a deterioration in their client relationship, were informed that they could not exit the case without providing more details. This development was reported on CNBC.
Meanwhile, in other legal professional news, the Republican National Committee is once again searching for a chief counsel. Full story on NBC News.
Last but not least, a disturbing report surfaced regarding a lawyer whose license was suspended following the disappearance of six-figure sums from client funds. The entire report can be read on Yahoo.