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February 3, 2012

Feds paid billions in settlements last year



Photo: AP / Matt Rourke

Analysis shows more than twice as much as in 2010, and the most in at least five years.

Much ado about discovery


Patent reform law will allow discovery in review proceedings, with battles over its scope likely.

Part-time law school losing allure


Lagging enrollment inspires fears for programs' future.

In Focus

E-Discovery: A question of costs

The defense bar is up in arms about the discovery burden. Is it right?

The 2012 Forecast

With storm clouds in Europe and political uncertainty in the U.S., which Washington practices will flourish and which will fail this year?

PRO BONO HOTLIST

Ten firms that haven't forgotten their professional obligations during hard times.

The Year in Review

We attempt in this special issue to make sense of the past year and scope out what awaits in the future.

Featured Stories

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.

Five myths about pro bono

Among them are the notions that law firms only want "sexy" matters and that the amount of pro bono work is dropping precipitously at large firms.

Lessons from the Iron Lady

On both sides of the Atlantic, Thatcher is being hailed as the originator of the power look for women.

Which metrics matter most?

If you lump all business development into the non-billable hour column, you have what I call a "measurement problem."

Winning

Seeking nominations for "Winning: Profiles of successful attorneys and their strategies." Click here for details.

 

Midsize Hot List

Accepting nominations for our 2012 Midsize Hot List. Click here for details.

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