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January 27, 2012

Lead-off Toyota case selected as group demands NHTSA records


A California judge on Thursday selected the first bellwether case against Toyota in consolidated state litigation over the automaker's sudden, unintended acceleration problems.

Environmental group sues EPA to block use of nanosilver in textiles


In a bid to get antimicrobial nanosilver used in clothing, baby blankets and other textiles off the market, the Natural Resources Defense Council on Thursday filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency.

In Focus

Intellectual Property: A Special Report

The America Invents Act shifts the U.S. from a system where a patent is awarded to the first person who comes up with an invention to one where it's awarded to the first person who files a patent application.

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

In-house counsel are reading your blog

Law firm blogging has seen huge gains in its ability to persuade legal departments.

Law schools are adapting to the shifting job market

Job searching today takes more work outside of one's comfort zone.

Make jobs more family friendly

Unfriendly firm policies have a ripple effect, leading to low numbers of women in leadership roles in society.

Growing backlash against 'Citizens United'

We can expect citizens and courts to continue to rally against the case until it ceases to be the law of the land.

Winning

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In-House Counsel Profiles

Take an exclusive look at 100 general counsel from the Fortune 1,000. View their profiles.

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