Jack Thompson Disbarred

Anti-video-game crusader Jack Thompson made the news this week for being disbarred. For those who haven’t heard, Jack Thompson is a (former) Florida lawyer who has become infamous for suing video game makers, blaming them for school shootings and more. Thompson is also partially responsible for removing Howard Stern from Orlando airwaves in 2004 by filing an FCC complaint. Thompson’s disbarment is the result of a variety of misconduct, including false statements to tribunals, improperly practicing law outside of Florida, and disparaging and humiliating litigants and other lawyers.

Former Medtronic Senior Counsel Airs Dirty Laundry

Ami Kelley, former senior counsel for Medtronic’s spinal device unit, made the news this week for airing Medtronic’s dirty laundry in court. Kelley is the plaintiff in an action against Medtronic to recover damages on behalf of the federal government. The suit alleges that Medtronic improperly induced doctors to use Medtronic devices covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Kelley revealed salacious details about how exactly Medtronic improperly induced doctors, saying it provided them with

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