Mega Biglaw Firm Eliminating Staff Positions; More Cuts Could Be on the Way
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Remaining at-risk jobs are in he human resources, finance, business development, marketing and communications, and knowledge management departments.
Microsoft Embraced Law Firm Alternative, But Many Still Fearful
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It’s still an open question whether enough corporate clients will push the envelope far enough to dramatically alter law firms’ business outlook, reports Bloomberg Law.
Fears Nachawati’s $166M Verdict Ranked As Largest Intentional Tort Award in Texas for 2018
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The May 2018 jury verdict in Tarrant County’s 141st Judicial District Court was also ranked the sixth largest among all verdicts in Texas and the 14th largest nationally for the year.
Don’t Assume That Closely Related Agreements Will Be Interpreted As One Contract
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Even very closely related agreements still may be viewed as completely independent if there is a claim that only one of them has been breached, warns Burns & Levinson.
Dali Wireless Declares Victory Over Industry Giant CommScope in Patent Fight
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Dali Wireless has prevailed over its much larger rival after a multiyear battle over both companies’ patents.
Smaller Law Firms Will Benefit from Google’s Site Diversity Change
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Firms will need to provide quality information and good search engine optimization to be able to take advantage of Google’s change, according to Muse Communications.
John Storz Joins Stroock’s Financial Restructuring Practice as Partner
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John Storz has joined Stroock’s national Financial Restructuring Group as a partner in the New York office.
SDV Hires Stephanie Giagnorio
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Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. announced that associate Stephanie Giagnorio has joined the firm’s Southeast office.
Best Law Schools in the Country for Getting a High-Paying Job
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Above the Law has published the results of its new rankings of law schools, based on current ABA employment data.
Supreme Court Holds State Wage and Hour Laws are Inapplicable to Offshore Drilling Platforms
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A Liskow & Lewis blog post discusses a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could have far-reaching implications concerning wage-and-hour laws for workers on oil and gas platforms located in open water on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Defining the Limits of Arbitral Authority
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Sometimes arbitrators issue awards that impose their own view of a “just” remedy at the expense of the painstakingly negotiated provisions in the parties’ contracts, writes Robert J. Kaler of Holland & Knight.
Protecting Privileged Pre-Merger Communications Through Contractual Provisions
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Sell-side counsel are well advised to negotiate provisions akin to the retention clause, or privileged communications may fall into the hands of acquirors to be used in post-closing litigation against the sellers, advises Pepper Hamilton.
Webinar: Q2 2019 Compliance & Risk Research Roundup
Webinar, July 17, 2019
A webinar on July 17 will provide analysis of some leading compliance, ethics, and risk industry news and research from a leading industry expert and compliance evangelist, Tom Fox, presented by Hanzo.
To Indemnify, Hold Harmless and Defend; Frequently Used and Frequently Misunderstood Contract Terms
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A post on the Vandeventer Black LLP website provides an overview of contract terms addressing indemnity and requirements to hold harmless or responsible for the defense of another.
Environmental Lawyers Probing Water Contamination from ‘Forever Chemicals’
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Environmental trial lawyers at Dallas-based Fears Nachawati Law Firm are investigating water contamination cases on behalf of states, counties and cities across the nation.
Business Litigator Joins Barnes & Thornburg’s South Bend Office
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Michael S. Bergerson Jr. has joined Barnes & Thornburg’s South Bend office as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department.
As Legal Glare Turns to Trump, His Faith in Supreme Court May Be Tested
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As the focus of some of the major legal challenges shifts from his policies to Trump himself, there could be disappointments in store for him.
Wife of Atlanta Attorney Accused of Killing Husband and Burying His Body
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The victim was 58-year-old Gary Farris, an attorney for the regional law firm Burr and Forman and the founder of its Atlanta office.
Alleged ‘Inappropriate Diatribes’ and ‘Vitriolic Emails’ Lead to Lawyer’s Suspension
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A filing by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission claims a license suspension is necessary before the investigation is complete, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Fears Nachawati to Represent Maryland’s Calvert County in Opioid Lawsuit
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Dallas-based Fears Nachawati has been retained by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners in Maryland to pursue a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
