
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.

Plaintiffs' firms diverted by downturn are now back to suing public companies.

Trial over calls for death of 7th Circuit judges could test free speech rules online.
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.

In this economy, lawyers must learn how to resolve disputes outside of litigation.

A strong antitrust compliance culture and program are essential for companies in the targeted industries.

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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