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Coal Dust-Up
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A dirty fight over coal is heating up in West Virginia. But behind all the indignation and accusations lies a simple (and expensive) lesson — execute a proper contract, and make sure it's actually signed.
Securities fraud suits resurface
Plaintiffs' firms diverted by downturn are now back to suing public companies.
How much threat raised by threat
Trial over calls for death of 7th Circuit judges could test free speech rules online.
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- Pressure applied to resolve Hispanic farmers lawsuit against Agriculture Department
- Katrina plaintiffs win verdict against government
- Robins Kaplan launches IP monetization group
- Judge orders ex-Toyota attorney into arbitration
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The 2009 NLJ 250
The nation's largest law firms this year suffered the deepest cuts in their attorney numbers since the NLJ began tracking their census figures more than 30 years ago.
Negotiating skills: now more important than ever
In this economy, lawyers must learn how to resolve disputes outside of litigation.
High-tech sector sees uptick in scrutiny
A strong antitrust compliance culture and program are essential for companies in the targeted industries.
Obstacles litter the path toward renewable energy
Because all phases of energy-project development, production and distribution are regulated, lawyers will find themselves at the forefront of facilitating these unique and historic changes.
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Hope for a silver lining
Current legal market offers attorneys an opportunity to figure out what they want to do outside of a big firm.
The myth of the superhuman terrorist
U.S. justice system is perfectly capable of housing and trying alleged terrorists.
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Weighing nonmilitary trials for alleged terrorists and the legality of torture.
FTC and DOJ may update merger guidelines
Key areas the antitrust agencies need to address include market concentration presumptions.
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