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Biovail Pharmaceuticals Fires Kasowitz Benson From High-Profile Case
Biovail Pharmaceuticals fired Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman from its case against several hedge funds and Wall Street analysts Friday, as questions continued over whether the law firm knowingly used documents covered by a protective order to help bring the suit. At issue are documents that were part of a separate class action involving Banc of America Securities LLC. BAS claims Kasowitz Benson and Biovail used the material to pump up the case against the hedge funds.Gibson, Dunn Joins Dubai Gold Rush
The L.A.-based firm will open an office in what�s becoming the Hong Kong of the Middle East. Consultants say there are lots of opportunities � but they don�t come cheap.Edwards Campaign Leads the Pack in Contributions From Lawyers
Lawyers and law firms dropped another $13 million into the coffers of the 2008 presidential campaigns during the second quarter of the year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Since the start of the year, the legal industry has contributed $27.5 million to the campaigns, 66 percent of which has gone to three Democratic candidates: former Sen. John Edwards, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama. Edwards, a trial lawyer, continues to lead in lawyer contributions.Olympic Games Drive Contract Work
While athletes like Lindsey Vonn worry about winning gold, their lawyers worry about the fine print in sponsorship deals.How Much Will 'Best Law Firms for Women' List Influence Attorneys?
Female law students entering the recruiting season have another weapon for their interviewing arsenal: a list of the 50 U.S. firms deemed most woman-friendly. The survey by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers covers benefits and compensation; parental leave and policies; child care; workforce profile; flexibility; and retention and advancement. Some women in the profession, however, question how much of an impact the list might have on a newly minted attorney's employment decisions.Bingham McCutchen Adopts 'Merit Lockstep' Compensation System
Bingham McCutchen has joined the ranks of firms that are tweaking their compensation systems, saying Monday it is moving to a "merit lockstep" system that will keep base pay on lockstep but introduce a merit component into bonuses.Corporate Transparency Act Resource Kit
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