THIS MONTH IN THE AMERICAN LAWYER
Cover Story
Blood Money
Sunday, November 1, 2009
After 30 years, one of the biggest patent cases ever ends with a $400 million win for C.R. Bard and its lawyers.
"A firm that doesn't have debt isn't going to collapse."
Features
In-House at The American Lawyer
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Less Than Zero
Sunday, November 1, 2009
With no debt, but hefty capital calls, K&L Gates may be the model recession-era law firm. Under chairman Peter Kalis (photo at left), the firm's growth has exploded as K&L tries to meet the legal needs of its clients around the globe.
Blood Money
Sunday, November 1, 2009
After 30 years, one of the biggest patent cases ever ends with a $400 million win for C.R. Bard and its lawyers.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Touch-Up Job
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Dinged by scandal and internal conflict, Mayer Brown tries to freshen up. Will more streamlined management and a new focus on the firm's "global platform" do the trick?
Bar Talk
Free Thinker
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Law firms are being forced to rethink their business model. Craig Johnson got there first and spent a lifetime on the job.
Looking Under the Hood
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Accusations that Toyota hid evidence stir plaintiffs lawyers.
Life Is Short, Bonds Are Forever
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Securitizing life insurance policies. Sounds scary.
Backdating Push-Back
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Silicon Valley execs try to clear their names from the backdating stigma.
The Work
Big Deals
Big Deals
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Baker Hughes/BJ Services; Disney/Marvel Entertainment; Silver Lake/Skype
Litigator in the Spotlight / Dealmaker in the Spotlight
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Winston & Strawn's Bruce Braun; Dewey & LeBoeuf's Keith Flaum and Jane Ross
New Business
New Business
Sunday, November 1, 2009
New work landed by major firms, including high-profile deals, lawsuits, and bankruptcies announced in September 2009.
Ideas
Management
Secrets of The Stars
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Even in a cold economy, firms can succeed—by looking outside the legal profession for inspiration.
AmLaw Tech
Am Law Tech Survey 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Our fourteenth annual survey of technology directors.
Arguments
Immunity, Not Impunity
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Even lawyers on the wrong side of history should have their views protected.
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