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U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Overturns $2.5B in Exxon Punitives, Sets 1-1 Ratio

Legal Ethics

Appeals Court: Lawyer Sanctions Shouldn’t Induce Fear of ‘Uncharismatic’ Clients

Judiciary

Judge Explains Ruling Against Limerick Golf Club With Poem

Pro Bono

The Cost of WilmerHale’s Gitmo Victory: $17M Worth of Pro Bono Hours

Law Firms

Award to Ex-Sonnenschein Partner Drops from $3M-Plus to About $66K

Law Practice Management

How Large Law Firms Motivate: A Better Chance to Advance, Flexible Schedules

In-House Counsel

Bad News for Law Firms: Half the GCs Surveyed Are in a Firing Mood

Constitutional Law

Fake Cop’s Work Prompts 17 Civil Rights Suits Against Small Mo. Town

Separation of Powers

Judge a Reluctant Ref in Landmark Battle Over White House Subpoenas

Careers

Some Bungee Jump; Mark Bennett Practices Law

Law Firms

Three-Partner IP Team Jumps From Sonnenschein to MoFo

Executive Branch

Ex-Prosecutor: DOJ Destroyed My Career

Legal Technology

Content More Robust Than Revenues for New LexMonitor Website

Law Practice Management

Lots of New Law Firm Offices, But Not in N.Y. or Overseas

Criminal Justice

Grade Changes Could Put Alleged Calif. Student Hacker in Prison, Not College

Entertainment & Sports Law

Speedo Suit Rules Pool, Sparks Lawsuit

Law Schools

FAMU Law School Finds No Evidence Fen-Phen Lawyer’s Gift Was Tainted

Judiciary

Judge Who Had Sensitivity Training Is Accused Again of Rudeness

Media & Communications Law

News Anchor Fired Over Alleged E-Mail Snooping That Brought Down Co-Anchor

Law Practice Management

Hot Law Firm Swag: Wool Hats, Maple Syrup; Not: Cheap Plastic Pens

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