Prominent Trial Lawyer Dead After ‘Battle With a Mental Health Issue’
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Steve Mostyn, a top Democratic donor and prominent Houston trial lawyer who made his fortune suing insurance companies on behalf of homeowners after hurricanes, has died at 46.
Another Client Close to Firing Boies After Weinstein Revelations
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Now even a pro bono client feels compelled to fire David Boies after revelations of the famed litigator’s role in attempting to hide Harvey Weinstein’s alleged history of sexual harassment and assault.
Day Pitney’s Washington Office Represents International Spy Museum Pro Bono
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Day Pitney LLP has announced that it has entered into an agreement to serve as pro bono outside general counsel for the International Spy Museum.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Scarlett Singleton Nokes Joins Bradley’s Nashville Office
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A member of Bradley’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group, Scarlett Singleton Nokes previously served as a federal prosecutor in Nashville; Birmingham, Ala.; and Savannah, Ga.
Public Finance Attorney Chuck Katz Joins Barnes & Thornburg
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP has added Chuck Katz, a public finance attorney, to its Chicago office as a partner in the Government Services and Finance Department.
Perkins Coie Adds NY Governor’s Office Special Counsel Adam H. Schuman
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Perkins Coie announced that Adam H. Schuman has joined the firm’s White Collar & Investigations practice group as a partner in the New York office.
Ware, Jackson, Lee, O’Neill, Smith & Barrow on 2018 Best Law Firms List
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Ware, Jackson, Lee, O’Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP has been named in U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers list of “Best Law Firms for 2018.”
Wall Street Penalties Have Fallen in Trump’s First Year, Study Says
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In its latest fiscal year, Wall Street’s top regulator sought the smallest amount of penalties since 2013, a drop that could show a softer approach to policing wrongdoing, Bloomberg reports.
Biglaw Firm Throws Partner Under the Bus After Fox News Appearance
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Newsweek reports that Colwin apologized on Twitter, saying she hadn’t meant to “trivialize or minimize the impact of sexual harassment on any victims.
Law Firms Jacking Up Rates, Demand Flat, Citi Survey Finds
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The Citi survey of 183 law firms found that revenue growth fell to 3.6 percent through the first three quarters, down from 3.7 percent at this time last year, Bloomberg reports.
Assessing the Ability to Change Culture – Complimentary Article from NACD
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The NACD has published a complimentary article titled “Assessing the Ability to Change Culture,” providing a quick overview of best practices set forth in the Report of the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Culture as a Corporate Asset.
Benchmark Report: Learn How Your Peers Manage Third-Party Risk
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The NAVEX study, which includes information from more than 400 professionals, offers guidance on the approach to third-party risk management that organizations find most effective, how they are using outside providers to assist with third-party due diligence, if automated due diligence affects ROI, and more.
Here’s How Trump Is Rapidly Reshaping the Judiciary
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The plan called for concentrating on appellate openings, to avoid clogging the Senate with too many nominees for the district courts, where legal philosophy is less crucial, The New York Times reports.
An Overview of Recent Production Deduction Cases
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Courts in several states recently have addressed questions about post-production cost deductions in petroleum production, according to an on-demand webcast from Steptoe & Johnson.
Creating Defensible Employment Agreements Before an Employee’s First Day
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Significant tools in the arsenal of strategies are contracts signed by the employee, but waiting until the employee departs is too late to start thinking about them, points out Spiwe L. Jefferson in an article for the ACC.
Key Provisions for Supply Chain Contracts
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By paying careful attention to the terms of its supply chain contracts, a company can help to mitigate its risks while at the same time maximizing the value of its supply chain, according to a Foley & Lardner post on its website.
Three Legal Pitfalls to Avoid in Blockchain Smart Contracts
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While the use of smart contracts is tempting, this silver bullet of efficiency and lower costs doesn’t come without potential problems, warns Gregg M. Jacobson of Chamberlain Hrdlicka.
6 Essential ‘TENANT’ Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease
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Real estate lawyer Laura A. Drossman uses a handy acronym to illustrate some of the issues and some tips for tenants approaching lease negotiations in a commercial setting.
Stay Ahead of Best Lawyer Lists This Holiday Season
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Bruce Vincent of Muse Communications offers some advice for law firms that want to stand out in the upcoming new compilations of best-lawyer lists.
AT&T Would Win a Fight With DOJ Over Time Warner Deal, Analyst Says
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AT&T and the Justice Department could be on their way to a major court battle, which one analyst believes the company stands a strong chance of winning, CNBC reports.
