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In-House Counsel

GE Battles a Second In-House Lawyer in Court

Careers

How a Lawyer Benefited from ‘Structured Procrastination’

Celebrities

O.J. Simpson Jurors Could Get Case by Week’s End

Criminal Justice

2 Ga. Lawyers Testify: What Happened the Day When Judge Barnes Was Murdered

Lawyer Pay

Average Pay is Up for In-House Lawyers, as Their Numbers Dwindle

Law Practice Management

Silver Lining to US Financial Storm: New Law Practice Arena

Criminal Procedure

Victim’s Sister Complains Traffic Tickets Tossed ‘Nonchalantly’

Legislation & Lobbying

Bill Would Restrict Border Searches of Laptops

Tort Law

Judge Says Raisinets, Not Damages, Are Option for Popcorn Plaintiff

In-House Counsel

Facebook’s New GC is Kirkland & Ellis Partner With GOP Ties

Criminal Justice

Obese Murder Suspect Can’t Appear in Court, Lawyer Says

Legal Ethics

N.J. Supreme Court Reprimands Judge for Vulgar Language

Law Firms

Some Law Firms Profit, Others Lose, in Wachovia Buyout

Legal Ethics

Fla. Supreme Court Reprimands Judge for ‘Arrogant’ Conduct in Murder Case

Banking Law

Existing Laws Give Fed and Treasury Some Options

International law

Sniper Kills Prisoner at French Jail

Criminal Justice

Fake Cop Pleads Guilty in Real Court

Trials & Litigation

Shareholder Suits in Uphill Battle Due to Current Financial Crisis

Celebrities

Daughter, 2, Gets Heath Ledger’s $20M Estate, But Not His $10M Life Insurance

Legislation & Lobbying

House Nixes $700B Bailout; What’s Next for Regulators?

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