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THE PRACTICE
Recent developments in rulings on sanctions
Among the decisions from the past two years, several turn on state of mind — of the offender or the accuser.
THE CAREERIST
Lessons from the Iron Lady
Bad news, ladies: You might have to trash the Manolos and the Jil Sander ensemble. Instead, break out the sensible Ferragamo pumps and head to the nearest Talbots for some royal blue suits. And while you're at it, stock up on the extra-hold hairspray.
THE CONNECTED LAWYER
Which metrics matter most?
Firms need to avoid less productive metrics like non-billable hours and start measuring hours spent on business development, follow-up frequency and quality touches with centers of influence.
INADMISSIBLE
A high Overton ceiling; deja vu all over again for Holder; new lobbyist at the White House Project; DENSO and Yazaki on the hook; Lamberth the labyrinth guide; King & Spalding partner to run for West Virginia attorney general; and a writing award for an internal memo in this week's column.
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Drill we must
Profile of Henry Hood, general counsel for Chesapeake Energy Corporation.
VOIR DIRE
The power of gold; the agony of de-feet; Orly rides again; and no more "Eye" of Newt in this week's column.
MOVERS
Kevin Ehrhart joins Latham & Watkins' finance department and real estate group as partner in the Los Angeles office. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
IN BRIEF
A weekly roundup of Web-only stories from NLJ.com and other ALM publications.
