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Judicial Profile: Janet Reno's appointment helped sell Judge Gayles on law profession
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Darrin P. Gayles didn't set out to be a judge. Or a prosecutor. Or even a lawyer. In fact, he only went to law school to improve his preparation — and marketability — for a career as a staffer on Capitol Hill in Washington.What's Hot, What's Not Report Out for 2000
Diversification, associate attrition and emphasis on centralized management are among the key issues and trends affecting Philadelphia law firms, according to consultant Robert Denney's "What's Hot and What's Not in the Legal Profession" annual report. Intellectual property tops the list of "red hot" practice areas for the second consecutive year, with the emergence of subspecialties like anti-counterfeiting and e-commerce.Law Firms Scramble to Place Deferred Associates in Volunteer Posts
As more law firms announce deferral dates for incoming associates, questions are piling up about just how the firms will find and manage the volunteer opportunities they're hoping to send their newbie lawyers off to.Small Firm Leaders Who Merged With McGuireWoods Go Small Again
For some attorneys, smaller is better. Three years after spearheading a merger between their 40-attorney Los Angeles firm Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket and McGuireWoods, David Van Etten and Mark Suzumoto have left to start their own firm, again.View more book results for the query "American Bar Association"
Evan Wolfson discusses same-sex marriage's long road to the high court
Next year, when the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on two same-sex marriage cases, 30 years will have passed since a young Harvard Law student, at the forefront of that civil rights movement today, wrote a thesis arguing the constitutional, legal and social reasons for recognizing gay marriages.From the Experts: Ten Tips to Save Costs in Patent Litigation
Over the past 10 years, litigation costs have skyrocketed, both because of legal fees and structural changes in litigation. In 2001, a typical patent dispute with potential damages of $1 to $25 million generated $1.5 million in legal fees and expenses. A trial over a similar patent dispute today would generate at least $3 million in legal fees and expenses. In light of these rising costs and the economy's decline, clients have been looking for ways to reduce the cost of patent litigations. To that end, below are 10 tips for corporate litigation counsel to consider to reduce the cost — but not the quality — of patent litigation.Feds consider closing some courtrooms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. AP - The federal government is considering closing dozens of courtrooms across the country, many located in small, rural communities, as part of an effort to cut costs.Documents obtained by The Associated Press show 60 federal court facilities in 29 states could be on the chopping block. Most of the courtrooms are in buildings that house other federal agencies including in post offices and many are located in remote areas.Corporate Transparency Act Resource Kit
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