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May 03, 2006 |

N.J. Opinion Constitutes Rare Rejection of Directors' Defense

When a group of investors sued Ronson Corp.'s directors, the board formed a committee, which recommended dismissal. In the first written New Jersey opinion to assess the conclusions of such a committee, a chancery judge has found that the committee neither did its job properly nor reached a reasonable result, leaving the case to go forward. Experts say the ruling is significant because courts seldom reject a committee's conclusions and there are few written opinions analyzing the defense.
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No Causation? No Class: Fifth Circuit Denies Class Certification to Halliburton Shareholders
Publication Date: 2010-02-16
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It's been eight long years since investors brought claims in Dallas federal district court, and six since a proposed settlement fell apart. The end may now be near, though.

June 13, 2005 |

Princes of the City

It's a common belief that any law firm with global ambitions must have a presence in New York. For those wondering if they've missed the boat: It's not too late, but it is getting harder. Midsize New York firms, historically acquired as a way into the local market, are close to extinct, and competition for talent is as tough as becoming Donald Trump's new apprentice. If you want to take Manhattan, consider the example of Latham & Watkins and follow four key rules. Rule No. 1: Pick your playing field.
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October 15, 2012 |

Part-Time Partners at Large Firms in Texas

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June 01, 2005 |

Princes of the City

homas Friedman, globalization guru for The New York Times, contends that as a result of broken-down barriers and technological innovations, the world is now flat. Maybe Friedman has been spending too much time in Bangalore, because his observation doesn't fit the high-end legal market. In the Am Law 200 world, New York is still a very high hill.
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February 25, 2013 |

Lateral Hiring Charts

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November 01, 2003 |

Motorola and Nokia v. Uzan Family

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January 01, 2010 |

Deals & Suits

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July 03, 2006 |

VerdictSearch

Pet ID chip patent owner recovers $6M on infringement claim. Allstate settles claim that it charged minorities higher premiums. Landscaper ejected from bed of pickup truck while on overpass.
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December 09, 2002 |

Civil Actions

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