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December 01, 2003 |

Feds pay in Superfund lawsuits

A recent settlement in which the federal government agreed to pay $27.5 million to help clean up a Superfund toxic waste site in Glen Cove, N.Y., illustrates what defense lawyers see as a growing trend in the government's willingness to settle such cases when the United States shares some liability.
5 minute read
September 07, 2009 |

Who Represents Corporate Texas?

42 minute read
February 13, 2007 |

Big Easy's court system is still in pain

AS CHAIRWOMAN of the board overseeing New Orleans' public defender office, Denise "Denny" LeBoeuf knows the city's legal system is struggling, but talks about it as if it were a miracle waiting to happen. "I think this is going to be a destination office for young lawyers who want to do public defense in the years to come," said LeBoeuf, a veteran criminal defense attorney.
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June 29, 2009 |

THE MIDSIZE HOTLIST

The Midsize Hot List includes 20 law firms — selected from a flood of nominations — that demonstrate exemplary innovation in practice management, fee arrangements, attorney recruitment and retention, and business development, especially in the face of current economic challenges. These firms have shown particular agility in adapting their practices to the recent changes in the legal services market. They range in size from 50 to 300 attorneys and are located across the country.
19 minute read
June 21, 1999 |

Class Action Blues, New Orleans Style

Why, of all states, has Louisiana been at the forefront of national class actions? The best short answer is, as one lawyer puts it, "Louisiana has plenty of industries that burp." New Orleans is a port and petrochemical center in a state known for loose regulation. It fails to enforce clean air and toxic waste rules adequately, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
8 minute read
October 18, 2004 |

Dear Counsel, You're Fired

One company decides that it's time to fire almost all of its long-standing outside law firms.
7 minute read
October 18, 2004 |

You're Fired

Yes, it's true that most GCs stay faithful to their long-time outside counsel -- but every once in a while a legal department scribbles a few Dear John letters. Last year, Albertson's Inc. printed them out like form letters. After appointing a new general counsel and revising its acquisition strategy, the food and drug retail chain operator slashed its roster of "primary" law firms and made significant additions as well. Who's in, who's out and who's waiting by the phone?
7 minute read
June 15, 2009 |

Movers

Mark J. Duggan joins the K&L Gates' investment management practice as of counsel to the Boston office. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
4 minute read

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