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Female workers suing Wal-Mart got some good news last month, when a judge in San Francisco green-lighted a regional version of the nationwide employment class action that the Supreme Court rejected last year. But this week Gibson Dunn reminded the plaintiffs that pursuing their regional strategy is going to be tough.
Hogan and Lovells Partners Approve Merger
Partners at Hogan & Hartson and Lovells signed off on their megamerger in separate votes that ended at midnight on Monday.Hollywood's Double Take on Social Media
One thing to do when hiring a celebrity endorser is to be certain their contracts include a "morals clause" that permits termination of a contract if the endorser decides to use Twitter, Facebook, or other social media, to post offensive comments and materials. Just remember celebrity agents are very careful not to let contracts get terminated for bad behavior.Justices to Review Rulings on Work Product, Client Loyalty
The state Supreme Court agreed to decide if recorded witness statements are priviliged, and if a lawyer can speak out against a former client's project.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.FTC Backs Online Legal Referrals
The Federal Trade Commission's enthusiastic support of Internet client/attorney matching is coming up against concerns that such services violate ethical rules.State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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