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A federal bankruptcy judge agreed Thursday to allow more than 30 attorneys to question Ponzi scammer Scott Rothstein at a deposition in June. Dozens of attorneys for defendants sued in Rothstein matters asked to be included in the 10-day deposition, which could be Rothstein’s final extended speaking engagement. View full post on Law.com – Newswire

Los Angeles Times Jude Law, Kristin Scott Thomas among Olivier Award nomineesLos Angeles TimesJude Law, Kristin Scott Thomas and Paulo Szot are among the nominees for this year's Olivier Awards, the highest theater honor in Britain. The nominations were announced Thursday in London. Leading the roster are the new musicals "Matilda" and "Ghost," …Jude Law, [...]

Bloomberg Jude Law, Kristin Scott Thomas Nominated for U.K.'s OliviersBloombergJude Law and Kristin Scott Thomas are on the shortlist for London theater's Laurence Olivier Awards, the UK's highest stage honors, organizers said today. Law is a best-actor nominee for his role in “Anna Christie” at the Donmar Warehouse, …James Corden and Jude Law set for [...]

Telegraph.co.uk Jude Law, Kristin Scott Thomas Nominated for UK's OliviersBusinessWeekBy Farah Nayeri on March 15, 2012 Jude Law and Kristin Scott Thomas are on the shortlist for London theater's Laurence Olivier Awards, the UK's highest stage honors, organizers said today. Law is a best-actor nominee for his role in “Anna Christie” at …James Corden and [...]

Dane101 Scott Walker's Wisconsin Voter ID Law Violates Constitution, Judge RulesBusinessWeekBy Andrew Harris and Seth Stern on March 13, 2012 Texas and Wisconsin officials were barred from enforcing laws requiring voters to produce a government-issued photo identification before casting ballots. The US Justice Department yesterday told Texas …2nd Wisconsin judge strikes down state's voter identification [...]

89.7 WUWM – Milwaukee Public Radio Scott Walker's Wisconsin Voter ID Law Blocked by Second State Court JudgeBloombergA second Wisconsin state court judge has blocked a voter identification law signed by Governor Scott Walker last year. The law unconstitutionally burdens the rights of otherwise eligible voters, Dane County Circuit Judge Richard G. Niess in Madison [...]

Scott Walker Anti-Union Law Draws Labor Supporters For Anniversary RallyHuffington PostScott Walker (R) signed groundbreaking anti-collective bargaining legislation into law, union supporters from across the world are gathering in the state to to share lessons from the fight and rally for the governor's recall.and more » View full post on law – Google News

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee Scott Walker Sets Up Legal Defense FundHuffington PostScott Walker (R) has set up a legal defense fund for the "John Doe" investigation of his time as Milwaukee county executive that has already ensnared several of his former staffers. "For nearly two years, Milwaukee County officials have been examining …Walker legal fund for John [...]

A former administrative assistant to imprisoned attorney Scott Rothstein pleaded guilty today to helping her boss funnel money illegally to political candidates. Marybeth Feiss could face up to five years in prison. She is scheduled to be sentenced on May 4. View full post on Law.com – Newswire

A federal judge has approved a second round of depositions for scammer Scott Rothstein, who is serving a 50-year prison sentence for masterminding a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme. Unlike the face-to-face deposition in December, the June session will be a videoconference affair. View full post on Law.com – Newswire