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October 19, 2001 |

At War Over Anthrax

With anthrax fears running high, it would seem that few would refuse a vaccine offering possible protection from the disease. But hundreds of U.S. military personnel have done just that, risking their careers rather than submit to a mandatory vaccination program they say is dangerous. "No one is looking at the problems with the vaccine," says John "Lou" Michels Jr., who represents two former Air Force members.
8 minute read
July 01, 2003 |

Energy GCs in Motion

Very so often it seems as though half the lawyers in a given industry trade jobs. The utility business appears to be going through just such a phase lately, as companies across the sector reassess their needs. According to industry insiders, most energy companies are searching for seasoned lawyers who survived the 1970s energy crisis, the deregulation and subsequent consolidation of the 1980s and 1990s, and, most recently, the California energy crisis and corporate scandals like those involving Enron Corp.
5 minute read
November 17, 2009 |

U.S. Trustee Objects to Third-Party Releases in LandAmerica's Reorganization Plan

The U.S. trustee in LandAmerica Financial Group's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding is objecting to the company's reorganization plan because it releases nearly everyone involved, including lawyers, from liability for negligent actions. In an objection filed in Virginia federal court last week, the trustee states that the releases do not comply with the bankruptcy code or case law. LandAmerica filed for protection in 2008 after its Section 1031 exchange business collapsed due to its auction-rate securities investments.
4 minute read
August 22, 2002 |

Virginia Bar Rule on GCs Still Under Construction

Just four months after it reopened its inquiry, a Virginia Bar task force appears no closer to resolving a controversy over its proposal to require all in-house counsel in Virginia to become members of the State Bar. The task force, responding to calls for more debate, convened a July 24 meeting, but no decision was made on the status of the proposal. Another meeting has been scheduled for Aug. 27.
5 minute read
July 09, 2007 |

Conservatives Fear 4th Circuit Slipping Away

Conservatives worry that the White House is blowing a chance to retain control over one of the nation's most influential courts.
7 minute read
April 24, 2009 |

Flash training 2010 Test: Part 2a

27 minute read
April 29, 2011 |

Little Movement for Pa. Firms in Latest Am Law 100

Pennsylvania's law firms had nine representatives on this year's Am Law 100, which tracks 2010's financial performance. Only Duane Morris took a small step up the chart as other firms fell slightly or held steady.
6 minute read
May 18, 2010 |

Briefs

Skadden Arps relaxes partner retirement rules Shale energy boom attracting law firms Attorney claims he's being punished by old firm
3 minute read
April 28, 2006 |

2006 Am Law 100: Two More Billion-Dollar Firms

12 minute read
August 06, 2012 |

D.C. CALENDAR

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