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Apollo Restructuring Judge Hit With Recusal Bid Over Skadden Tie

A Delaware judge’s links to a major law firm should compel her to step aside from litigation challenging a $570 million payout by Apollo Global Management Inc. to its founders, according to court filings.

By Mike Leonard

DHS Award Stays With Company Accused of Lewandowski Kickbacks

CSI Aviation Inc. failed to show that the US Department of Homeland Security improperly awarded a $915 million deportation services contract to Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp., a company with alleged ties to former DHS adviser Corey Lewandowski.

OptimisCorp Nets Just $1 in ‘Nominal’ Court Win Against Founder

OptimisCorp came up short in its bid to recoup losses the physical therapy chain blamed on three former executives who refused to turn over millions they won in an arbitration against the company’s ex-lawyer.

White & Case Seeks Contempt Ruling Against ModivCare Over Fees

White & Case LLP urged a court to hold ModivCare Inc. in contempt for allegedly failing to fund a fee escrow, escalating a dispute over unpaid compensation owed to estate professionals in the medical transportation company’s bankruptcy case.

NYC Penalized for Discovery Blunders in LGBTQ+ Fertility Case

New York City will have to pay sanctions for failing to respond to discovery requests in a lawsuit alleging the city’s health plan discriminates against gay male couples by denying them in vitro fertilization benefits.

Justices Clear Path for Alabama GOP to Use New Voter Map

The US Supreme Court lifted an order that blocked Alabama from using a congressional map deemed to be an illegal racial gerrymander, positioning Republicans to potentially deploy it in special elections.

Virginia Asks US Supreme Court to Restore Voided Voting Map

Virginia and its Democratic leaders asked the US Supreme Court to reinstate a new voter-approved congressional map that was designed to flip four Republican-held House seats in the November election.

John Quinn Says Timing of His Firm Leadership Exit Is ‘Logical’

John Quinn has been celebrating the 40th anniversary of the law firm he founded by expounding on what he has learned running it all these years. Sunday, he seemed to give one more lesson: Don’t be sentimental about your exit.

Albany Prosecutor Hit With Professional Misconduct Finding

The New York judicial committee tasked with reviewing complaints against attorneys found that President Donald Trump’s US attorney pick in Albany committed professional misconduct.

NJ Prosecutors With Ethics Cases Can’t Rely on State Counsel

The New Jersey Office of Attorney General can refuse to represent or pay for legal representation of prosecutors who are brought up on ethics charges, a state appeals court ruled Monday.