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September 29, 2004 |

Sentencing Tops High Court's New Term

The Supreme Court returns to the bench Monday to set about cleaning up the sentencing system chaos it created in June. In a rare two-hour afternoon session, the Court will hear arguments in United States v. Booker and United States v. Fanfan, added to its docket in the aftermath of Blakely, which struck down a sentencing system similar to the federal one. Debate continues as to whether Justice Stephen Breyer -- who helped set the guidelines -- should participate.
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February 02, 2007 |

Order in Denney v. Jenkens & Gilchrist

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July 28, 2003 |

Travel Daze

Whether the destination is San Diego or Sheboygan, keep in mind that it's a business trip; you'll be dealing with clients, opposing parties and their counsel, maybe even comrades from your firm's branch office whom you want to impress.
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In Bizarre Suit Against Susman Godfrey Partner, Fifth Circuit Vacates Sanctions Award
Publication Date: 2010-09-15
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In what appears to be a case of first impression, the appellate court held that a federal judge cannot sanction a lawyer for conduct during arbitration. But that's not the most surprising thing about this case.

September 23, 2002 |

Newsmakers

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Appeals Court Decision Spells End to Gift Card Patent Litigation
Publication Date: 2009-05-01
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In a potentially ruinous suit for the gift card industry, a company called Every Penny Counts claimed that all gift cards violated its patents on technology for transferring "excess cash." The Federal Circuit thought differently.

December 18, 2003 |

Recent Upswing in E-Patent Litigation Likely to Continue

In an economic downturn, corporations often turn to their patents to supplement their revenues. Internet patent litigation follows a modified paradigm, particularly because of the uncertain enforceability of Internet patents. Recent trends in the economy, the courts and the general perception of Internet patents could lead to a revival of patent litigation, as businesses that endured the Internet bubble clamor for space in a crowded market.
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November 26, 2012 |

Minority Lawyers at Large Firms in Texas

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December 11, 2001 |

A Giant Falls

Houston attorney Robin Harrison is one of the lawyers attempting to move the Enron bankruptcy from New York to Texas. Harrison, counsel for Enron employees who lost money in their retirement plans because of the huge slide in Enron stock, is just one of a slew of attorneys sharing in the windfall of bankruptcy and litigation work surrounding the financial debacle of the Houston-based energy broker.
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March 27, 2006 |

Firms Buying Their Way Into the High Court Club

With its relatively minimal docket, the Supreme Court wouldn't necessarily come to mind as a growth market. But it's becoming one. It's now standard operating procedure for clients in high-stakes corporate cases before the Court to snag a member of the high court bar, the elite and exclusive cadre of practitioners who have effectively cornered the market and, in a sense, serve as unofficial gatekeepers to the Court. But now, more firms are trying to buy their way into the club.
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