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Imagining a Doomsday Scenario for the Supreme Court
In the same week that a big chunk of marble fell from the front facade of the Supreme Court, a panel of heavyweight thinkers convened to contemplate what would happen if all nine justices were to be killed at once. Speakers had Sept. 11 and Tom Clancy-type scenarios in mind, not architectural malfunctions. But whatever the cause, the questions are substantial, and the solutions elusive. For the presidency, there's a clear line of succession. But for the Court, it's the nine robed ones or no one.
Imagining a Doomsday Scenario for the Supreme Court
In the same week that a big chunk of marble fell from the front facade of the Supreme Court, a panel of heavyweight thinkers convened to contemplate what would happen if all nine justices were to be killed at once. Speakers had Sept. 11 and Tom Clancy-type scenarios in mind, not architectural malfunctions. But whatever the cause, the questions are substantial, and the solutions elusive. For the presidency, there's a clear line of succession. But for the Court, it's the nine robed ones or no one.
Law Firms Mull the 'Gen Y' Equation
Whatever the moniker, "Generation Y" associates are getting a bad rap for what some say is a flabby work ethic and an off-putting sense of entitlement.Some Talks, But No Ford's in Ogletree Future
Julia D. [email protected] talks between Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak Stewart and Ford Harrison have started and stopped. The Atlanta-based labor and employment firms confirmed they were considering a union until recently, but neither would specify a reason for the breakdown in talks. L. Gray Geddie Jr.
Burr & Forman Absorbs 23-Lawyer Tampa Firm
The Birmingham, Alabama–based Am Law 200 firm said Friday it is combining with Tampa firm Williams Schifino Mangione & Steady in an effort to both expand its reach in the Southeast and better serve clients in the banking and financial services industries.Sun Microsystems Shines On Select Law Firms
Five years ago, Sun Microsystems Inc. worked with about 400 different outside law firms. Now the company's general counsel is trying to bring some sanity to the inside-outside bond.Law Firms Mull 'Gen Y' Equation
Some call them slackers. Others are more diplomatic. But whatever the moniker, Generation Y associates are getting a bad rap for what some say is a flabby work ethic and an off-putting sense of entitlement.Mississippi No Longer a Mass Tort Haven
Several actions last year by the Mississippi Supreme Court scaled back the state's joinder rules, which have attracted mass tort plaintiffs nationwide. As a result, three trial court judges issued orders last month that may lead to the dismissal of thousands of asbestos claims by plaintiffs from other states. Many other mass torts will likely be affected, according to defense lawyers. "Mississippi has done ... what many states have not had the backbone to do," said one defense attorney.Grappling With Doomsday Scenario For U.S. High Court
Call it coincidence, but in the same week that a big chunk of marble fell from the front facade of the U.S. Supreme Court, a heavyweight panel of thinkers convened in Washington, D.C., to contemplate what would happen if all nine justices of the Supreme Court were to be killed at once.
Firms Heed Wal-Mart's Call for Diversity Action
Firms have begun to respond to Wal-Mart's urgent call for diversity action. Almost all of Wal-Mart's 100 largest outside counsel have submitted slates in response to Wal-Mart's requests for three to five potential relationship partners, which are to include at least one minority and one woman. And firms are showing other "good faith" pro-diversity efforts, such as pitching in to assist a Future Latino Leaders Law Camp.TRENDING STORIES
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