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Will the Corporate Model Backfire on Greenberg?
With revenues up by more than 880 percent from 1996, it's understandable that Greenberg Traurig touts its business model of running like a closely held corporation. But in the wake of the firm paying millions in fines and settlements triggered by partners' imbroglios, many former Greenberg lawyers say the same qualities that yield great financial rewards -- an emphasis on profit, growth and a bureaucracy-free culture -- have allowed rogue lawyers and lobbyists like Jack Abramoff to join the firm and thrive.Will the Corporate Model Backfire on Greenberg?
With revenues up by more than 880 percent from 1996, it's understandable that Greenberg Traurig touts its business model of running like a closely held corporation. But in the wake of the firm paying millions in fines and settlements triggered by partners' imbroglios, many former Greenberg lawyers say the same qualities that yield great financial rewards -- an emphasis on profit, growth and a bureaucracy-free culture -- have allowed rogue lawyers and lobbyists like Jack Abramoff to join the firm and thrive.Verdict Search's Top Verdicts of 2010
The Top Verdicts of 2010 as reported by Verdict Search contains charts of the top verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania, along with breakout charts of selected verdict categories. Also included is a summary of the most significant verdicts.'Cyber-Bullying' Grows, and So Do Lawsuits
'Cyber-bullying' is triggering widespread litigation and legislation, with everyone from teachers, parents and school districts pursuing legal action over nasty and threatening remarks posted by students on the Web.View more book results for the query "Penn National Gaming"
Automating the Practice of Law
In 2005, a year that lacked a court decision that shook the bar, a seismic shift in the business cycle or an overshadowing personality, the inexorable march of technologies was the sometimes-subtle story of the year. Here's a look at the major stories and newsmakers.Law Schools Hope Morgan Lewis' Move Doesn't Start Trend
If the ways firms decide to defer associates, lay off attorneys and cut compensation are any indication, it seems that once one firm gets the ball rolling, an avalanche is soon to follow. Morgan Lewis & Bockius' decision Tuesday to withdraw from 2009 on-campus interviews and forgo a 2010 summer associates program may be the next snowball rolling down the mountain.McCarter & English to Merge With Gadsby Hannah
Instead of becoming a nationwide firm, McCarter & English has chosen to stay in the eastern states and play to its strengths in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and financial services industries. In recent years, it has expanded in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and its next step is Boston, where it plans to merge with 67-lawyer Gadsby Hannah. The deal, McCarter & English's largest acquisition yet, would create a firm of 430 lawyers in eight offices in seven states.Lawyers and Technology: When E-Mail's Not Fast Enough
It takes law firms a while to catch up with the crowd, but they eventually do. A year after instant messaging went mainstream, two large New York firms have started to add the feature to desktops. The platforms allow chats without having to pick up the phone. Messages reach recipients within seconds. But on top of cell phones, pagers, and e-mail, does instant messaging save time?Trending Stories
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