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• Congressional deal would give LSC $348M for 2012 budget
• Supreme Court Asked to Allow Cameras for Health Care Arguments
• Former MoFo Partner Draws 12-Month Sentence in Fraud Case
• Bumpy ride ends in legal fees settlement between O'Melveny, MGA
• Autopsy Can't Say What Caused Skadden Associate's Death, But Puts Some Rumors to Rest
• John D. Green on Improving the End-User Experience
• Janet Day on Law Firm IT 'Nirvana'
• The Final Rothstein Auction
• Doug Caddell on Foley & Lardner's Freedom of Computing
• Penn State Abuse Case Highlights Changes in Media, Legal Attitudes
• Where Were the Lawyers at Penn State?
• Thomas and Kagan appear ready to rule on health care
• Judge Backs Ban on Tents in Zuccotti Park
• Proskauer Refutes Discrimination Claims at Heart of Ex-CFO's $10 Million Suit
• Covington Fends off Privacy Claims Against LinkedIn in Calif. Class Action
• Baum Firm Challenges Affirmation Requirement
• Porn company granted access to IDs of alleged hackers
• Coalition of 87 seeks to postpone registration of unlimited top-level domains
• Appeal Court: Texting at Red Lights a No-Go
• Fannie Mae Conservator Loses Bid to Halt Class Action
• For the Love of Avery: Dog Owners Can Recover Sentimental-Value Damages for Loss of Pet
• Fishermen accuse BP of stiffing them on cleanup boat leases
• Claim That Clients Bullied Him Softens Lawyer's Discipline for Case Neglect
• Court Mulls Admissibility of Teen's IMs With Adult Males in Sex Assault Case

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Congressional deal would give LSC $348M for 2012 budget	Top
The Legal Services Corp., the independent nonprofit corporation that provides civil legal aid to the poor, would receive $348 million for its fiscal 2012 budget under a deal House and Senate members released Tuesday. The House is slated to vote on the figure this week. The chairman of the LSC's board of directors called the 2012 funding deal a "compromise" that will lead to further staff cuts and reduced services during a time of increasing need for legal assistance.
Supreme Court Asked to Allow Cameras for Health Care Arguments	Top
C-SPAN CEO Brian Lamb and Sen. Charles Grassley are asking the Supreme Court to permit televised coverage of arguments in the litigation over the health care reform law. Lamb said the case "will affect every American's life," and will "certainly be an issue in the upcoming presidential campaign."
Former MoFo Partner Draws 12-Month Sentence in Fraud Case	Top
Former Morrison & Foerster partner Jonathan Dickstein was sentenced Tuesday to one year in county jail for misappropriating $400,000 from health insurance companies and a San Francisco school district that had been earmarked for the care of his autistic son.
Bumpy ride ends in legal fees settlement between O'Melveny, MGA	Top
The on-again, off-again settlement between O'Melveny & Myers and MGA Entertainment of a $10.2 million billing dispute is on again. On Wednesday, an O'Melveny spokeswoman issued a statement on behalf of the firm saying O'Melveny had agreed to "accept a compromise sum" from MGA.
Autopsy Can't Say What Caused Skadden Associate's Death, But Puts Some Rumors to Rest	Top
When 32-year-old Lisa Johnstone was found dead in her condominium after failing to arrive at work, hers was the law firm death heard around the Internet. But did working at Skadden contribute to what killed the sixth-year associate? Nearly five months later, the official cause remains undetermined.
John D. Green on Improving the End-User Experience	Top
John D. Green, CIO of Baker Donelson, speaks at ILTA with LTN's editor in chief, Monica Bay, about an initiative to improve the end-user experience at his firm by tracking and mapping every application in use using the Aternity Frontline Performance Intelligence software.
Janet Day on Law Firm IT 'Nirvana'	Top
LTN reporter Evan Koblentz speaks with Berwin Leighton Paisner CIO Janet Day about her "concept of nirvana," in which the consumerization of IT in law firms -- where lawyers use and maintain their favorite devices for work -- makes the help desk unnecessary. Koblentz and Day also discuss Hewlett-Packard's move to become more consumer-focused as Apple potentially becomes more business-focused.
The Final Rothstein Auction	Top
The third and final auction of items from Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein features a stuffed lion, dozens of pricey shoes and dresses and a $3,000 Hello Kitty purse.
Doug Caddell on Foley & Lardner's Freedom of Computing	Top
Doug Caddell, CIO at Foley & Lardner, speaks with LTN staff reporter Evan Koblentz at ILTA about his firm's policy of giving lawyers the freedom to buy the technology they need -- instead of dictating choices. Freedom of computing, he says, allows firms to focus more on business issues and less on infrastructure.
Penn State Abuse Case Highlights Changes in Media, Legal Attitudes	Top
As the Penn State scandal keeps unfolding, legal experts who have worked with victims of sexual abuse are noting a sea change in the handling of such cases. What's more, shifts in how the media and the public discuss these topics have had a significant impact on how judges and juries think and act.
Where Were the Lawyers at Penn State?	Top
So often when a scandal breaks, the first question the public asks is: Where were the lawyers? At Penn State, the answer seems to be: Not there.
Thomas and Kagan appear ready to rule on health care	Top
Despite the efforts of partisans on both sides of health care reform, it appears that all nine members of the Supreme Court will rule on the cases testing the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Still, activists said Monday they would continue to exert pressure on the justices.
Judge Backs Ban on Tents in Zuccotti Park	Top
A New York judge declined on Tuesday to extend a temporary restraining order requiring that Occupy Wall Street protesters immediately be allowed back into lower Manhattan's Zuccotti Park with their tents, tarps and sleeping bags, though the protesters' petition challenging their eviction will continue.
Proskauer Refutes Discrimination Claims at Heart of Ex-CFO's $10 Million Suit	Top
Proskauer Rose has asked a New York state court judge to dismiss with prejudice a $10 million lawsuit brought against it by its former CFO, who claims she was demoted and then fired after she returned to work following breast cancer treatment because of her age, her gender and a supposed disability.
Covington Fends off Privacy Claims Against LinkedIn in Calif. Class Action	Top
A federal judge has granted a motion by LinkedIn to dismiss a putative class action alleging that the company violated its privacy agreements with its users by transmitting personal information to third-party data aggregators without the users' consent.
Baum Firm Challenges Affirmation Requirement	Top
New York's largest foreclosure law firm is fighting to overturn a requirement that firms submit an affirmation vouching for the accuracy of documents filed for lenders. The Baum firm insists that court administrators have overstepped their constitutional authority and violated attorney-client privilege.
Porn company granted access to IDs of alleged hackers	Top
An Arizona porn company has scored a victory in its battle against hackers it claims gained access to content without paying for it. A judge in Miami has granted a motion to disclose, allowing Lightspeed Media to obtain names of account holders it claims were traced to the break-ins.
Coalition of 87 seeks to postpone registration of unlimited top-level domains	Top
An alliance of 87 business groups and companies has formed to protest the planned expansion of the 22 generic top-level domain names, such as .com and .org, to an almost limitless number. The coalition claims that the expansion would lead to increased incidents of online fraud and identity theft.
Appeal Court: Texting at Red Lights a No-Go	Top
A driver who used his phone while waiting for a traffic light to change violated California's hands-free phone requirement, a state appeal court has ruled, concluding that the language and legislative history of Vehicle Code §23123 applies to stopped drivers the same as it applies to drivers in motion.
Fannie Mae Conservator Loses Bid to Halt Class Action	Top
In early October, Fannie Mae's conservator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, asked a Washington federal judge for a stay in a securities class action against the mortgage giant. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon issued an order denying the request.
For the Love of Avery: Dog Owners Can Recover Sentimental-Value Damages for Loss of Pet	Top
In a decision sure to make canine lovers rejoice and veterinarians cringe, a Texas appeal court has ruled that value can be attached to the love of a dog, overruling a 120-year-old case in which the Texas Supreme Court held that plaintiffs can only recover for the market value of their pets.
Fishermen accuse BP of stiffing them on cleanup boat leases	Top
Nearly 500 fishermen who leased their boats to assist in cleaning up last year's Deepwater Horizon oil spill have sued BP subsidiaries to recover more than $150 million in payments. The plaintiffs claim BP breached its contracts by not paying the full amount due under the Vessels of Opportunity Program.
Claim That Clients Bullied Him Softens Lawyer's Discipline for Case Neglect	Top
A New Jersey lawyer who insisted he was bullied into filing a workers' compensation petition has been censured for abandoning the case and not informing the client of his action. However, the lawyer's claim that he was browbeaten may have spared him a suspension.
Court Mulls Admissibility of Teen's IMs With Adult Males in Sex Assault Case	Top
The New Jersey Supreme Court is considering whether a man convicted of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's daughter should have been allowed to introduce sexually explicit instant messages that the girl sent to other men. The defense claimed the IMs were relevant to the alleged victim's credibility.

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