Going Small in a Big Way

The Personal Touch

Corporate America likes its big law firms. But small firms have a place at the table, too.

One of the Elect

President Obama's personal lawyer adds the DNC to his portfolio.

Third Time's the Charm?

A very experienced GC joins E&Y after stints at Bear Stearns and WaMu.

Extra Help = Lower Fines

The Justice Department shows that it values cooperation in criminal investigations.

Don't Keep It a Secret

Businesses face increased demands to disclose material information.

Better Late Than Never

Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd., which already won a long war with the government, has now triumphed in one last skirmish. The real beneficiary, though, will be any company that wants to negotiate an amnesty agreement to avoid prosecution for antitrust law violations. On February 5 the U.S. Department of Justice released leniency letters that it has signed with some 100 corporations since 1993. The release helped resolve a Freedom of Information Act suit that Stolt-Nielsen, the Connecticut-based shipping giant, filed against the government.

Check Your Cards at the Door

The Employee Free Choice Act will restructure our labor law for the first time in 60 years.

Reverse Commute

On the Job: Moves

At Home and Abroad

Five tips to avoid being caught in the U.S. human rights litigation trap.

Staying the Course

A change in the White House rarely leads to change at the solicitor general's office.

In-House at the White House

President Obama hires a legal dream team.

Dream Jobs: Access Granted

Diane Peters, general gounsel, Creative Commons.

North, South, and West

Americans started arguing over what caused the Civil War almost as soon as it ended.

Global In-House

Clients batten down the hatches as downturn continues to bite; The SFO names barrister as first-ever general counsel; Guardian appoints Times litigation head to top editorial legal role.