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Could a GC Have Helped Komen Avoid Planned Parenthood Firestorm?
Tracking Vacancies in Federal Inspector General Offices
From the Experts: Fighting Back Against Statutory Penalty Class Actions, Part II
Toyota In-House Lawyer Loses Bid to Overturn Arbitration Loss
Oracle Gambles on Retrial in SAP Copyright Infringement Case
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From the editors of Texas Lawyer
Too Much of a Muchness
New York Law Journal
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Law school writing courses, and by proxy, the attorneys that graduate from them and go on to practice in the real world seem to universally overlook a simple concept when it comes to writing: more is not necessarily better.
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Jumping on the Media Bandwagon: Unsafe at Any Speed?
The Legal Intelligencer
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Let's examine some examples of how the lawyers have used the press so far in the Jerry Sandusky-Penn State situation.
Emerging Issues In Children's Online Privacy
New York Law Journal
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Since its enactment, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act has undoubtedly achieved some success. However, the rapid-fire pace of technological change — including an explosion in children's use of mobile devices and participation in social networking sites and interactive video games — has prompted the Federal Trade Commission to propose amendments to the law.
From the Experts: Wage and Hour Issues, Under the Covers
Corporate Counsel
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Few devoted time to work on wage and hour issues, which involve arcane federal regulations, U.S. Department of Labor opinion letters, and state laws that often impose stricter labor laws. Then, the employment law landscape began to shift.
Penn State Insurer Seeks to Limit Coverage in Sandusky Sex-Abuse Case
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
An insurance company covering Penn State has asked a Philadelphia court to declare it should not have to provide coverage or cover the university's defense costs in a lawsuit stemming from the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal unless the abuse in the underlying case started in what appeared to be a narrow time frame.
International Arbitration in Franchising and Distribution
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Franchising and distribution can benefit from the lessons learned by sovereign governments that seek to increase foreign investment within their borders. If you want foreign investment, whether you are a government or a distributor of goods and services, you need to provide a fair forum for resolving disputes.
All I Needed to Become Partner I Learned in Elementary School
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, February 6, 2012
This time fills senior associates with both hope and fear. Trust me. I've been there. Recently, in fact.
What Causes Lawyers to Over-Preserve?
Law Technology News
Monday, February 6, 2012
It's hard to persuade attorneys to accept leaner, less costly preservation protocols. Irrational fear of sanctions and spotty familiarity with information technology have so conditioned lawyers to over-preserve that when advised there's no need to keep something, they reply, "Let's keep it anyway ? just to be safe."
Tracing the Effects of Oil and Gas Industry Political Donations
Corporate Counsel
Monday, February 6, 2012
As news reports highlight the millions of dollars flowing from corporations and individuals into this year?s presidential election campaigns, money also continues to have an influence on members of Congress. Of 36 U.S. Senators who rank the oil and gas industry among their top 10 contributing industry groups, 31 sponsored or co-sponsored a bill earlier this week to try to push through the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Congress' Unconstitutional Pay Freeze
The National Law Journal
Friday, February 3, 2012
Its failure to implement cost-of-living adjustments violates the 27th Amendment ? introduced by James Madison in 1789 and ratified two centuries later.
Rethinking 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh
The National Law Journal
Friday, February 3, 2012
His 20-year sentence is way out of proportion, compared with those of other convicted military detainees.
Changing Gender ? The New Sex Discrimination
The Connecticut Law Tribune
Friday, February 3, 2012
Shifting tide of legal decisions should put employers on alert.
E-Discovery: A Question of Costs
The National Law Journal
Thursday, February 2, 2012
A discovery order in October against KPMG LLP hit the defense bar like a tire iron ? the accountancy firm said the expense might run to $100 million dollars.
Understanding the NLRB's Latest Social Media Report
Corporate Counsel
Thursday, February 2, 2012
When can an employee be fired for comments posted on Facebook that reference his or her employer? When, in turn, are an employer's rules about such postings unlawful? These and other questions about social media in the employment context form the basis of a new report [PDF] issued by the office of general counsel at the National Labor Relations Board.
Regulators Prepare to Examine the Facebook IPO
Corporate Counsel
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Before the IPO comes the S-1, and now it's here: the long-time-coming regulatory filing from Facebook and the antecedent to an initial public offering that is expected to be one of the largest in history, seeking to raise $5 billion in capital, on its way to an estimated valuation between $75 and $100 billion.
Fresh Round of Litigation Targets 12 Law Schools Over Jobs Data
The National Law Journal
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The team of lawyers behind proposed class actions against the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and New York Law School have followed through with their threat to sue even more schools.
Judge Denies Class Certification in Whole Foods Antitrust Litigation
The National Law Journal
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A Washington federal judge has denied class certification in an antitrust case against Whole Foods Market Inc., striking a blow to the 2008 lawsuit brought by an unhappy customer concerned about rising prices.
The Five Hidden Liability Dangers of Using a Temporary Workforce
Corporate Counsel
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
As the long-hoped-for economic recovery continues to stall, many employers are increasing their temporary workforces to meet customer demands, limit costs, and boost workforce flexibility.
From the Experts: Super Bowl Ads Meet Corporate Compliance
Corporate Counsel
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The November 16, 2011, FTC opinion highlights why all companies should have internal antitrust and consumer protection compliance programs in place.
A Clean Slate: Ways to Ease Stress and Improve Your Practice
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Another new year has come and 11 more months stretch out in front of us until the next one. It's still a clean slate and there is plenty that can be accomplished in the year ahead in terms of reducing stress and improving one's enjoyment and success in the practice of law. Here are five tips that may help in this regard.
In-House Counsel Are Reading Your Blog
The National Law Journal
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The public relations firm Greentarget LLC released a survey in 2010 regarding the use of social media by in-house counsel that has shaped strategy of law firms across the United States. This morning, the firm released its New Media Engagement Survey findings for 2011. The results were somewhat surprising.
Make Jobs More Family Friendly
The National Law Journal
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Journalists, law students and lawyers have asked hard questions recently about whether legal education should be reformed in light of the realities of today's economy. After all, the degree is expensive, and legal jobs are less plentiful. Here is another wrinkle to consider.
Law Schools Are Adapting to the Shifting Job Market
The National Law Journal
Monday, January 30, 2012
Following the crash in 2008, large law firms drew criticism for the massive layoffs caused by the recession and, in part, by inflated associates' salaries. In 2011, law schools came under fire for charging excessive tuition, strapping graduates with unmanageable debt and for allegedly publishing incomplete or misleading employment outcomes to lure unsuspecting students.
Apple, Publishers, Open-Source Dictate Law School Textbook Evolution
Law.com
Monday, January 30, 2012
Electronic tablets will make paper books in law schools obsolete within a decade, publishing experts said this week, in reaction to Apple's recent entrance into the textbook market and Thomson Reuters' exit from it.
