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Letter to the Editor Re: 'Is That Lateral Partner a Sexual Harasser?'

Vivia Chen | August 13, 2018

A former Big Law partner takes issue with a recent Careerist column focused on #MeToo allegations.
The National Law Journal |News

Russian Company Charged by Mueller Loses Bid to Dismiss Charges

C. Ryan Barber | August 13, 2018

"The appointment does not violate core separation-of-powers principles," U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich wrote on Monday, rejecting a motion from defense lawyers at Reed Smith. "Nor has the special counsel exceeded his authority under the appointment order by investigating and prosecuting Concord."
The Recorder |News

Squire Patton Boggs Acquires Silicon Valley-Based IP Boutique

Xiumei Dong | August 13, 2018

For the third time in three years, the global legal giant has absorbed a smaller firm in the Bay Area.
American Lawyer |News

Proskauer Partner, Firm Resolve $50M Gender Bias Suit

Scott Flaherty | August 11, 2018

Connie Bertram remains a Washington, D.C., partner at Proskauer, which she claimed "consistently underpays its top female talent."
The Recorder |News

Monsanto Hit With $289M Verdict Over Roundup Weed Killer

Amanda Bronstad | August 10, 2018

Jurors awarded $39.2 million in compensatory damages and $250 million in punitive damages to plaintiff DeWayne “Lee” Johnson.
The National Law Journal |News

Trump to Sign CFIUS Reform Bill: What Dealmakers Need to Know

MP McQueen | August 10, 2018

U.S. companies dealing with foreign investors will soon have a whole new reality to contend with when Trump signs it into law Monday.
Daily Report |News

SCOTUS Asked to Ignore Circuit Split on Sexual Orientation Discrimination

R. Robin McDonald | August 10, 2018

Freeman Mathis & Gary attorneys defending Clayton County, Georgia, in a discrimination fight over sexual orientation say the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit got it right in a finding that discrimination against people because of their sexual orientation is not prohibited under federal law.
The Recorder |Analysis

3 Takeaways From the Ruling Keeping the Tezos ICO Suit Alive and Stateside

Ross Todd | August 10, 2018

Although U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg's ruling was far from the final word on whether the Tezos initial coin offering ran afoul of U.S. securities laws, it did offer the judge's early look at some critical issues in the case.
Corporate Counsel |News

Wynn Resorts' Embattled GC Leaves With $1.8 Million in Cash and Millions More in Stock

Sue Reisinger | August 10, 2018

Kim Sinatra, who got swept up in the #MeToo controversy swirling around former company CEO Steve Wynn, left her job this summer—but not without being paid handsomely, according to a new SEC filing.
The National Law Journal

Brett Kavanaugh's SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing Is Set for Sept. 4

Ryan Lovelace | August 10, 2018

The hearings on Kavanaugh's nomination will come less than a month before the start of the next Supreme Court term.

Law.com |Best Practices

Measuring Success in Cybersecurity

Chris Moschovitis| August 10, 2018

Cybersecurity concerns are akin to health concerns. You can practice a healthy lifestyle; you can get regular medical check-ups; you can be vigilant in monitoring your own body. Still, the question remains, “How do I know I’m healthy?” The answer is, “You don’t.”
Law.com |Podcast

Think Like a Waiter … and Other Tips for Making It in Big Law

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | August 10, 2018

Legal recruiter Richard Hsu, host of the podcast Hsu Untied, shares his takeaways for getting hired, finding mentors and handling rejection.
Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Quinn's Big Win for StubHub in Trade Secrets Claim, Plus: Pot Patent Handler Goes to Court

Scott Graham | August 10, 2018

After analysis of 7 million lines of computer code, StubHub managed to beat a DTSA claim. Plus, a look at United Cannabis Corp's patent infringement suit against Pure Hemp Collective Inc.
New York Law Journal |In Brief

Attorneys General Ask State Department to Remove 3-D Gun Files From Websites

Dan M. Clark | August 10, 2018

The attorneys general, including New York’s Barbara Underwood, said in the letter that the availability of those files is “a manufactured crisis” created by the U.S. State Department when it chose to allow a company to post them online.
Corporate Counsel |News

The Reviews Are in: EY's Acquisition of Riverview Law Has Grabbed Legal Departments' Attention

Dan Clark | August 10, 2018

Asked about EY's latest move into the legal market, one GC said the idea of having legal service providers only owned and operated by lawyers is "narrow-minded and dated."
Daily Report |News

Law Firms Looking to Game the New Tax Law? Think Again

Meredith Hobbs | August 10, 2018

Licensing spinoffs? Partnerships of associates? The IRS and Treasury Department anticipated how law firms might try to take advantage of Trump's tax reforms—and said no way.
Daily Report |News

Maryland's Switch From Electronic to Paper Ballots Could Set Stage for Georgia

R. Robin McDonald | August 10, 2018

A federal case in Atlanta overseeing a push for paper ballots in the November election includes an affidavit from a Maryland election judge, who said the switch to paper ballots there made the elections easier to conduct.
Corporate Counsel |News

For Some Legal Departments, Two GCs Are Better Than One

Kristen Rasmussen | August 10, 2018

Sometimes, it takes two. The legal department at Hearst Communications recently took the unusual step of appointing dual general counsel. Here are four others that have adopted this unusual model.
The National Law Journal

'Turn That Plane Around' and Other Times Judge Emmet Sullivan Was Outraged

Mike Scarcella | August 10, 2018

Yes, like many judges, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan in D.C. has been outraged before by U.S. government action. Here are three other moments when he found himself troubled.
The National Law Journal |News

Supreme Court Discharges Veteran Special Master in 'Florida v. Georgia' Water Dispute

Tony Mauro | August 10, 2018

No matter what the reason for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, it will reduce future litigation costs for both Florida and Georgia as the fact-finding continues.

Texas Lawyer |Commentary

This One Psychological Term Could Be Responsible for a Lot of the Strife in Law and Life

James H. Dolan| August 10, 2018

Lawyers would do well to grasp the process of splitting, because law practice is based on it. It is so thoroughly ingrained in the legal mindset that it becomes habitual, and is applied to all problems, not just those in legal work.
The American Lawyer International |News

Paul Hastings Adds Capital Markets Duo in Hong Kong

John Kang | August 10, 2018

Samuel Ng joins from Morrison & Foerster and Jason Kuo arrives from Troutman Sanders.
Connecticut Law Tribune

The Loyalty Factor: Robinson & Cole's Secret to Attorney Retention

Robert Storace | August 10, 2018

It's been around long enough to have Mark Twain and Helen Keller as early clients. Now it seems Robinson & Cole has also figured how to keep attorneys around for decades.
Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Will ‘Alternative’ Providers Ever Go Mainstream?

Roy Strom | August 09, 2018

Ernst & Young's acquisition this week of Riverview Law, which was launched in 2012 with backing from DLA Piper, has the Big Law world buzzing.
Corporate Counsel |News

GCs Are Flirting With the Big Four— But They Remain Wary

Phillip Bantz | August 09, 2018

As giant accounting firms make new forays into the legal industry, in-house attorneys are giving more thought to offering the EYs and PwCs of the world their business.
American Lawyer |Analysis

ABA Clarifies Rules on Lawyer Advertising (Sort Of)

Scott Flaherty | August 09, 2018

At the ABA's recent national convention, a board of delegates voted to adopt a set of changes to model rules surrounding attorney advertising, a confusing ethical area for both Big and Small Law.
The National Law Journal |News

Sotomayor's Barbed Dissent in Death Penalty Case Charges 'Rush to Execute'

Marcia Coyle | August 09, 2018

"If the law permits this execution to go forward in spite of the horrific final minutes that [Billy Ray] Irick may well experience, then we have stopped being a civilized nation and accepted barbarism. I dissent," Sotomayor wrote.
Texas Lawyer |News

EEOC Accuses United Airlines of Enabling Pilot's Sexual Harassment

Erin Mulvaney | August 09, 2018

"Employers have an obligation to take steps to stop sexual harassment in the workplace when they learn it is occurring through cyber-bullying via the internet and social media," an EEOC lawyer said in a statement.
Law.com |Analysis

Higher Law: Watch This Colorado Patent Case | A Prosecutor's Salty Take on Marijuana | Plus: New Lobbying, and Who Got the Work

Cheryl Miller | August 09, 2018

Here's why patent lawyers are closely watching a new cannabis case in Colorado federal district court. Plus: one federal prosecutor has a lot to say about pot—on Twitter. Plus: we've got some new lobbying disclosure to share below. Thanks for reading Higher Law.
Law.com

Riverview Law and EY Law: A View from the Technology Side

Erin Hichman | August 09, 2018

A technology perspective of the recent Riverview Law acquisition by EY Law. Legal managed services are already evolving.

Delaware Business Court Insider |News

Tribune Sues for $1B in Damages After Canceling Deal With Sinclair

Tom McParland | August 09, 2018

The lawsuit filed by Debevoise & Plimpton targets Sinclair's "belligerent and unnecessarily protracted" negotiations with regulators.
New York Law Journal |News

Carl Icahn Ordered to Resume Deposition in Wachtell Malpractice Case

Christine Simmons | August 09, 2018

Wachtell said questioning the investor and former President Donald Trump adviser about energy policy is relevant to his credibility, arguing Icahn-controlled CVR Energy sued the firm because "he does not like Wachtell. It was brought as payback."
Law.com |News

ABA Seeks to Stay InfiLaw Accreditation Suits

Karen Sloan | August 09, 2018

The American Bar Association is expected to issue decisions in accreditation appeals filed by Florida Coastal School of Law and Arizona Summit Law School by October, but those schools are arguing in court that their lawsuits against the ABA should move forward anyway.
American Lawyer |Commentary

Is That Lateral Partner a Sexual Harasser?

Vivia Chen | August 09, 2018

Heavy-handed, "Mad Men"-style harassment still happens in Big Law.
Law.com |Expert Opinion

Disgrace Insurance for Those Embarrassing and Costly Moments

Mikaela Whitman| August 09, 2018

In the age of social media, word of bad behavior spreads instantaneously, often causing immediate damage to brands.
The National Law Journal |News

Ex-Morgan Stanley Lawyer Alleges Retaliation After Raising Corruption Concerns

C. Ryan Barber | August 09, 2018

U.S. labor judge confronts "unsettled" litigation-funding issue in whistleblower Christopher Garvey's case against the investment bank. Morgan Stanley contends Garvey, who was based in Hong Kong, voluntarily resigned.
The American Lawyer International |News

CMS Affiliate Adds 7-Lawyer Insurance Team in Hong Kong

John Kang | August 09, 2018

Disputes lawyers Andrew Horton and Steven Wise have joined Shirley Lau & Co, which entered into an association with CMS in May.
Law.com

Labor of Law: EEOC's Chai Feldblum Addresses Critics | Responding to Reputation Hits | New Suit Confronts Social Media Policy

Erin Mulvaney | August 09, 2018

The EEOC could soon be down to two members—it's happened before. EEOC's Chai Feldblum pushes back against critics. Plus: the latest new moves, and scroll down for new client work. Thanks for reading Labor of Law.
Law.com |News

RBG Action Figure Launched Through Copious Crowdfunding

Angela Morris| August 09, 2018

The doll's features include the justice’s signature jabot, righteous robe and a hardwood gavel "to bring order to your life."
New York Law Journal |News

2nd Circuit Blocks Allergan Whistleblower's Suit, Citing 'First-to-File' Violation

Mike Scarcella | August 09, 2018

The U.S. Department of Justice had supported the former Allergan sales representative in the trial court but switched its stance in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The question presented to the court was one of first impression.

American Lawyer |News

Latham's Leadership Roles Filled as Firm Names Chicago Partner Vice Chairman

Roy Strom | August 09, 2018

Latham & Watkins' top leadership ranks are now set following the unexpected departure of its former chairman earlier this year.
Law.com

Simmons suspends Japan joint venture as Tokyo head leaves for Jones Day

John Kang and Ben Wheway| August 09, 2018

UK firm recruits new Tokyo chief as foreign law joint venture put on hold
The Recorder |News

Why Patent Lawyers Are Watching This Colorado Cannabis Case

Cheryl Miller | August 08, 2018

"Nobody knows what a court is going to do, no one wants to be that test case. The risk is quite high. You could get to court and the court could say, 'This is Schedule 1, I'm going to dismiss this case.'"
Law.com

Inside Track: GCs Who Pay Off Crypto Ransoms | GDPR, the In-House Struggle Is Real | In-House Summers

Rebekah Mintzer | August 08, 2018

In this week's Inside Track, we look at GCs who are stockpiling cryptocurrency in case of a hacker ransom. Then, we're sharing the story of one GC who has faced a whole lot of trouble around the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and examining Uber's latest in-house legal hire.
New York Law Journal |News

Second Circuit Finds Tossing Wage Case on the Eve of Trial Was in Error

Colby Hamilton | August 08, 2018

U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest's sua sponte decision, declining to assert jurisdiction on state-law claims, was reversed and remanded by the panel that took issue with her reasoning.
Texas Lawyer |News

Houston Judge Issues Order Granting Pregnant Lawyers Automatic Trial Stays

John Council | August 08, 2018

Judge Ravi Sandill said he came up with the idea after reading about a pregnant Florida lawyer whose motion for continuance sparked controversy last month after her opposing counsel objected to it.
American Lawyer |News

Attorney-Client Dispute Delays Ex-King & Spalding Associate's Suit Against Firm

Scott Flaherty | August 08, 2018

A lawyer for David Joffe, a former King & Spalding associate who alleges he was fired for reporting unethical conduct by the firm's partners, claims his client has been difficult to deal with and hasn't paid his bills.
LegalTech News |News

Federal Judge Skeptical of Groupon's Attack on Closely Watched Patent Infringement Verdict

Tom McParland | August 08, 2018

Delaware Judge Leonard P. Stark expressed skepticism at Groupon Inc.'s attempt to roll back an $82.5 million verdict for willfully infringing four IBM patents that date back to the early days of the internet.
Law.com |Best Practices

Protecting Privilege Before and After a Cyber Breach

Robert W. Anderson and Eric B. Levine| August 08, 2018

Critical to any counsel working to prevent a cyber attack or respond to a successful cyber intrusion is an understanding of why and how to properly utilize both attorney-client and work-product privilege.
Law.com

The Big Four’s Recent Acquisition in the Legal Market is a Big Deal

Nicholas Bruch, Senior Analyst ALM Legal Intelligence | August 08, 2018

EY’s announcement that they are acquiring Riverview Law could accelerate the pace of change in the legal industry

American Lawyer |Analysis

A Big Four-Branded New Law Competitor Could Be a ‘Safe Disruptor’

Roy Strom | August 08, 2018

Ernst & Young is the first of the Big Four to acquire a managed services firm. What happens next?
Corporate Counsel |News

GCs Want to Speak Out for Companies on Political Issues, But It May Not Be Worthwhile

Phillip Bantz | August 08, 2018

New survey findings suggest that GCs should think twice about taking public stances on many political and cultural issues ... and never talk about Trump.
New York Law Journal |News

Chief Counsel in SDNY Prosecutor's Office to Join Sidley Austin

Christine Simmons | August 08, 2018

Joan Loughnane served under seven U.S. attorneys in the Southern District over the last 15 years.
The National Law Journal |News

What Labor, Management Lawyers Say About Missouri’s Right-to-Work Defeat

Erin Mulvaney | August 08, 2018

“The win could certainly portend things to come. It shows when organized labor exercises its influence within a state and gets people energized on middle-class jobs and middle-class salaries, we can win,” a labor lawyer in St. Louis said.
The National Law Journal |News

A Record Number of SCOTUS Clerks Are Likely This Term—Thanks to Kennedy

Tony Mauro | August 08, 2018

What accounts for the larger number of Supreme Court clerks? The answer seems to be Anthony Kennedy's retirement on July 31 and its impact on the allocation of his clerks.
Corporate Counsel |Slideshow

Who Were the 10 Highest-Paid Female GCs in 2017?

Dan Clark | August 08, 2018

There were a lot of well-compensated in-house legal leaders in Corporate Counsel's GC Compensation Survey rankings this year. Here's a countdown of the top 10 women on the list.
The American Lawyer International |News

King & Wood Mallesons Expands in New York, Tokyo

John Kang | August 08, 2018

The global legal giant has recruited a tax expert from Cahill Gordon & Reindel and a corporate lawyer from a Japanese firm where he was a name partner.
The National Law Journal |News

Quarrels Continue as Judge Pushes Prosecutors in Manafort Trial

Ellis Kim | August 08, 2018

Judge T.S. Ellis III and prosecutor Greg Andrews again quarreled over the relevance of testimony and the trial’s speed Wednesday.
Law.com |News

Want that 'A' in Law School? It Helps If Your Professor Looks Like You.

Karen Sloan | August 08, 2018

Research shows the effects of so-called "demographic mismatch," in which 1L students are less likely to receive top grades from a professor who is a different sex or race.
Law.com |Expert Opinion

It’s Never Too Early for Associates to Build a Personal Brand

Jay Harrington| August 08, 2018

Before a lawyer ever has a chance to meet prospective clients face-to-face, those potential clients will have vetted their options based upon what they learn online.

Law.com

Critical Mass: Roundup Trial Goes to Jury | New Expert Standard in New Jersey | 7th Circuit Fee Focus

Amanda Bronstad | August 08, 2018

The first trial over whether Monsanto’s Roundup causes cancer wrapped up on Tuesday, and the plaintiff’s lawyers weren’t shy about what they wanted.
Law.com |Commentary

As California Burns, PG&E Turns to Cravath, Wilson Sonsini and Quinn

Jenna Greene| August 08, 2018

Once again, California is burning—and the potential liability for Pacific Gas & Electric is reaching staggering proportions.
Law.com

RBS to create first-ever flexible lawyer panel as Barclays reviews current providers

Rose Walker| August 08, 2018

Banks increase focus on flexi-lawyer providers as interest in new resourcing models grows
LegalTech News |Q&A

Prosecuting Print Crime: This Law Professor Is Bracing for the 3-D ‘Maker Movement’

Ian Lopez | August 08, 2018

In this Q&A, Stanford’s Mark Lemley explains his take on the new intersections opening between innovation, IP and 3-D printing.
Law.com

What's Next: Google & The Great Firewall, Plus Taking Net Neutrality to SCOTUS?

Ian Lopez | August 08, 2018

Also in store this week - a look at some need to know info from the cryptocurrency world.
Law.com |News

Compliance Hot Spots: SEC & Social Media | Emmet Flood's Work at Williams & Connolly | Uber Poaches from Covington

C. Ryan Barber | August 07, 2018

New analysis about the SEC settlements that restrict investment advisers from using client endorsements in advertisements. What's behind the lag in SEC whistleblower cases? Plus: the latest moves, including a Covington partner jumping to Uber. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.
Law.com

Skilled in the Art: Cisco and Arista Find Peace. Plus, Mark Lemley Notches Another Win

Scott Graham | August 07, 2018

Cisco's eleventh-hour peace deal with Arista looks like good news for both companies. Meanwhile, Quinn Emanuel notches a win in a fast-moving 3-D printer patent fight and Durie Tangri partner Mark Lemley is on a roll at the Federal Circuit.
The National Law Journal |News

Manafort Lawyer Accuses Rick Gates of 'Secret Life,' Embezzlement

Ellis Kim | August 07, 2018

Kevin Downing’s questions and accusations are central to a defense strategy to dismantle Gates’ credibility.
The Recorder |Live Coverage

Plaintiff's Lawyer Asks Jurors for $412M Verdict Against Monsanto

Amanda Bronstad | August 07, 2018

Plaintiff’s lawyer R. Brent Wisner asked jurors to award more than $39 million in compensatory damages and $373 million in punitive damages to his client, Dewayne “Lee” Johnson.
Corporate Counsel |Analysis

Summer Internships in Silicon Valley Offer New Route In-House for Law Students

Caroline Spiezio | August 07, 2018

NetApp, Adobe and Google are among the companies tempting law students with summer programs that just might convince them to opt for the in-house path in their legal careers.

Corporate Counsel |News

Worried About a Harvey, Travis, or Roseanne at Your Company? Here’s What GCs Can Do

MP McQueen | August 07, 2018

“Increasingly, reputational issues are falling within the purview of general counsel because if there is a problem, it becomes a legal issue very quickly,” said one attorney and consultant.
American Lawyer |Commentary

Sued for Gender Bias, but Named to the 'Best Law Firms for Women' List

Vivia Chen | August 07, 2018

How did embattled Ogletree Deakins land on a list that touts firms' fair and inclusive cultures for female attorneys?
Texas Lawyer |News

In Hot Lateral Market, Some Lawyers Forced to Cool Their Heels

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | August 07, 2018

It's not just Kirkland & Ellis. Contractual 'hold' provisions have recently delayed lateral moves in Texas to Gibson Dunn, Sidley Austin and Shearman & Sterling.
Corporate Counsel |Commentary

A Need for Lawyers With Empathy

Alexander C. Gavis and Mark E. Young| August 07, 2018

There is an opportunity—and a need—for lawyers to be better listeners, a skill not typically honed in law school and developed during the course of one’s career.
The National Law Journal |News

Rick Gates Testifies to Helping Paul Manafort Hide Foreign Income

Ellis Kim | August 07, 2018

Manafort’s defense team is expected to cross-examine Gates this afternoon.
The American Lawyer International |News

White & Case Adds Bryan Cave, Cadwalader Partners

Rose Walker| August 07, 2018

David Robertson and Steven Baker have joined the growing global legal giant in London.
Law.com |News

LSAT's Dominance Remains Intact, But GRE Will Press On

Karen Sloan | August 07, 2018

Although fewer law schools may use alternative tests as a result of the LSAT rule remaining on the books, innovation in admissions will continue, law deans say.
The National Law Journal |News

Trump's NLRB Is Taking New Look at Restricting Workers' Electronic Communication

Erin Mulvaney | August 07, 2018

Can employees use corporate email and other forms of electronic communication to discuss their workplace? The National Labor Relations Board tees up a fresh test about the scope of protections for employee speech on company property.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

A New Mother’s Guide to Pumping During a Jury Trial

Jennifer Feld| August 07, 2018

My first five-day jury trial was four weeks after I returned from maternity leave. I knew I had to allot time for pumping but I was not sure about the proper procedure. As I now gear up for my second jury trial, I decided to dictate this article to Siri (while pumping, nonetheless) so that other new mothers might have some guidance.
The National Law Journal |News

Sotomayor, Kagan Are Interrupted the Most at Oral Arguments: Study

Marcia Coyle | August 07, 2018

Since 2010, according to a newly updated study, female justices have been disproportionately interrupted in every term. In the 2016 term, for the first time, the ratio of female to male interruptions exceeded 2:1.

Law.com |Best Practices

Firm Culture As Your Competitive Recruiting and Engagement Advantage

Sharon Meit Abrahams| August 07, 2018

Future attorneys are seeking the right place to launch their careers; therefore, by promoting your firm’s unique culture, you can more effectively attract and retain the best talent for your firm.
American Lawyer |News

DLA Piper Sells Share of ALSP to Big Four's Ernst & Young

Hannah Roberts| August 07, 2018

The move marks the latest foray by a Big Four accounting firm into legal services.
New York Law Journal |News

Close Family Ties Between Queens Judges, Prosecutors, Raise Appearance Concerns

Colby Hamilton | August 07, 2018

The Queens tradition of judges and ADAs coming from the same family—unique in its scale among New York’s boroughs—has created a perception in the defense bar that its members are on the outside of an insular courthouse community.
Law.com

Ahead of the Curve: Law School Tryouts and a Blockchain Bonanza

Karen Sloan | August 06, 2018

Aspiring lawyers with less-than-stellar LSAT scores now have a chance to prove they have the right stuff for law school. Plus, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and American University Washington College of Law are all over the blockchain thing.
The National Law Journal |News

Rick Gates Testimony Leads to Tense Exchange Between Judge, Prosecutor

Ellis Kim | August 06, 2018

The judge renewed his push for the attorneys to pick up the pace while challenging prosecutors on their line of questioning and evidence.
Law.com |News

ABA Holds Off on Removing LSAT Requirement for Law Schools

Karen Sloan | August 06, 2018

A separate proposal to streamline the organization's law school accreditation procedures was adopted.
The Recorder |News

Latham Nabs Facebook's Go-To Deal Lawyer From Fenwick

Xiumei Dong | August 06, 2018

Greg Roussel, who is known as Facebook's go-to lawyer, has left Fenwick & West to join Latham & Watkins' Silicon Valley office.
The Recorder |News

Gig Companies, Fearing Litigation 'Onslaught,' Press Fight Over Labor Ruling

Cheryl Miller | August 06, 2018

"The time to act is now, before work opportunities are destroyed, and before the trial lawyers start crushing businesses with an onslaught of litigation," companies and business advocates contend, fighting a new California Supreme Court ruling that could upend the business models of gig companies.
The National Law Journal

Trump Lawyer Emmet Flood's Financial Disclosure Shows $3.3M Partner Share

C. Ryan Barber | August 06, 2018

Emmet Flood's financial disclosure, released Monday by the White House, reveals his client work at Williams & Connolly and his partner share. Flood is serving as special counsel to Trump, engaging with Robert Mueller on the Russia investigation.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Villanova Promotes From Within for New General Counsel

Dan Clark | August 06, 2018

It's getting closer to back-to-school time both for Villanova's students and its newly minted GC, E. Michael Zubey.

American Lawyer |News

ABA to Slash Dues Amid Membership Drop

Roy Strom | August 06, 2018

Roughly 15 percent of U.S. lawyers paid dues to the ABA last year. The association hopes cheaper memberships will boost that figure.
The Recorder |News

Feds Ask to DQ Orrick From Repping Former Jawbone Employee in Trade Secret Case

Ross Todd | August 06, 2018

The lead prosecutor in a trade secret case against six former Jawbone employees who left for Fitbit claims that Orrick and partner Randy Luskey are conflicted since they previously represented Fitbit and co-defendants in the investigation and prior civil litigation with Jawbone.
Corporate Counsel |Slideshow

These 10 GCs Made the Most Cash in 2017

Caroline Spiezio | August 06, 2018

According to American Lawyer Media's 2018 General Counsel Compensation Survey, these U.S. GCs brought home the big bucks last year.
The Recorder |News

Cisco, Arista Settle IP, Antitrust Disputes With Arista Paying $400M

Scott Graham | August 06, 2018

According to a joint statement from the parties, Arista will pay Cisco $400 million, maintain the product modifications required by U.S. International Trade Commission rulings, and make "limited changes to further differentiate its user interfaces from Cisco's."
The National Law Journal |News

Is it 'Palate' or 'Palette'? Cleaning Up the Supreme Court's Messes

Tony Mauro | August 06, 2018

Most of the U.S. Supreme Court edits this term, as in past ones, fall in the categories of typographical or grammatical errors, or inadvertent word mix-ups. Here's a look at some of the fixes.
Law.com |Commentary

Fourth Circuit Thumbs its Nose at Posner and His Fight for Pro Se Justice

Jenna Greene| August 06, 2018

Since he retired from the Seventh Circuit last year, Richard Posner has been on a mission to make the justice system more accessible and responsive to pro se litigants. The Fourth Circuit is not impressed.
Law.com |Commentary

Layers: Why a Law Firm Is Like an Onion

Jared D. Correia| August 06, 2018

Law firms are obligated to protect their client’s data, as dictated by federal and state laws as well as local jurisdictional ethics rules. You’ll read and understand the relevant rules—you’re a lawyer, that’s basically what you do.
The American Lawyer International |News

Ex-Mayer Brown JSM Senior Partner Leaves Firm After Nearly Four Decades

John Kang | August 06, 2018

In 2007, Elaine Lo led the negotiations for Hong Kong's Johnson Stokes & Master in its eventual combination with Chicago-based Mayer Brown.
Law.com

Vermont Law School Redux: The Numbers Still Don’t Add Up

Mark A. Cohen| August 06, 2018

Why Most Law Schools Must Abandon the Academic Arms Race and Become Price Sensitive
American Lawyer |Commentary

Women Think Sexual Harassment Is a Problem. Men: Not So Much

Vivia Chen | August 05, 2018

A survey by Working Mother magazine and the American Bar Association finds that while men agree harassment exists in the workplace, they don't fully appreciate the magnitude of the problem.

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