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Legal Ethics

SEC GC Says He Didn’t Recuse on Madoff Matters on Advice of Ethics Counsel

Patent Law

Suit Claims Colgate’s ‘Try Me’ Button Infringes Competitor’s Patent

U.S. Supreme Court

Quote-Worthy Kagan and Hard-Charging Sotomayor Are ‘Stronger Voice’ in Oral Arguments

Law Practice Management

24/7 Work Atmosphere Makes Retaining Associates a Challenge, Hartford Law Firm Leaders Say

Oil Spill

Kenneth Feinberg and BP Face Suits by Claimants Seeking to Undo Payouts

Law Professors

Law Prof Offers Solution to Annuity Risk: A Federally Issued Alternative

Careers

Want to Succeed in BigLaw? Sociability, Enterprise and Appearance All Help, Partner Says

Internet Law

At Least 3 Moms Arrested in Alleged Scheme to Trick Them Into Providing Child Porn ‘Therapy’

Careers

How a Law Firm ‘Test Drive’ Put SMU Grad in an Associate’s Chair, Along with Many Classmates

Business of Law

‘Delicate Dance’ for Winston: How to Hire Many Howrey Partners, Without Being Sued?

Business of Law

Bar Survey Says Half of Responding Lawyers Saw Pay Cut, Nearly 20% Are Mulling Career Changes

Consumer Law

Prolific Colo. Consumer Attorney Filed Two-Thirds of State’s FDCPA Cases Since 2007

Business of Law

Former Sonnenschein Partner Expects $2.1M Payday After Jury Says He Deserved More for Lockerbie Work

Bankruptcy Law

Ex-Rothstein Partner Will Pay Up to $500K to Settle Clawback Suit re Alleged Excess Compensation

Law Schools

New UMass Law School Is Unexpected Cash Cow; Extra Enrollment Helps Raise Nearly $1M

Business of Law

Law Firm Staff Rappel to Safety from 6th Floor After NZ Quake, But Face Uncertain Future

Careers

Executive Director of Minority Corporate Counsel Group Jumps to ACC Presidency

U.S. Supreme Court

High Court Allows Dying Man’s Shooter ID; Scalia Hits Majority’s ‘Active Imagination’

Judiciary

In Fla., Proposed Court Budget Cuts Raise Concerns of Big Slowdowns, Overwhelming Workloads

Celebrities

Charlie Sheen Plans Lawsuit over Show Cancellation So He Can Continue to ‘Fuel the Magic’

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