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In-house lawyers need to watch their outside counsel in action, say judges
Attending court is the only way to make sure you're getting your money's worth, patent judges warned Silicon Valley in-house lawyers at a recent conference in California.
Federal court upholds controversial Virginia voter ID laws
A Democratic challenge against state voting laws that require all Virginia voters to produce photo identification at the polls has failed.
Crowell & Moring and Herrick Feinstein lay groundwork for US merger
Washington-based Crowell & Moring and New York-based Herrick Feinstein may combine to create a firm worth nearly half a billion dollars.
New York lawyer petitions judge to identify disgruntled Google reviewer
A New York attorney whose boutique firm received a one-star rating from an unidentified 'former client' is going to court in an effort to protect his reputation.
California law firm promises to eclipse the Cravath bonus scale
One bold firm has decided to pay even larger bonuses to its associates than those set by industry benchmark firm Cravath Swaine & Moore.
New York lawyer killed on sailing trip in Puerto Rico
Lawyer Mark Sherman was sailing through the Caribbean with two friends, including State Supreme Court Justice Stephan Schick.
Apple defeated in Supreme Court design patent battle with Samsung
Patent violators should not have to pay back full profits for products when only elements of the product design infringe upon another company's patent, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Simpson Thacher antitrust star Arquit headed to Weil Gotshal & Manges
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett antitrust head David Arquit is headed across to US rival Weil Gotshal & Manges after almost 15 years with the firm.
Former BigLaw associate believed to be among 'Ghost Ship' deceased
Rising legal star Nick Walrath is believed to be among those who have perished in the catastrophic fire at warehouse space and music venue 'The Ghost Ship' in Oakland, California.
Phishing scammers pose as New York AG to target lawyers
New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman has warned lawyers in the Big Apple that scammers are impersonating his office to trick attorneys into downloading malicious software.
Aspiring women lawyers face 'leaky pipeline' into the profession, study finds
We know that women now occupy almost half the seats in law school classrooms across the United States, but don't get too excited about what that means for their careers.
Magic Circle firms quickly match Cravath associate bonuses
Associates at both Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy will receive bonuses of up to $100k this year.
Court allows sex discrimination claim against GE brought by transgender employee
The case could help create precedent for how US sex discrimination laws can be applied in situations of transgender discrimination and harassment.
Surprise ruling throws US overtime rules into limbo
The US Department of Labor has been barred from implementing proposed new overtime rules that were slated to come into effect on 1 December.
California considers ban on sex between lawyers and clients
The California Bar Association is considering an all-out ban on sexual relationships between lawyers and their clients, but not all lawyers are happy about it.
Trump taps Jones Day lawyer for White House counsel role
President-elect Donald Trump has rewarded campaign general counsel Donald McGahn with the role of White House counsel and right-hand lawyer to the President.
'Like it or lump it' judge sanctioned for Trump comments
A US judge who said American should leave the United States if they can't stomach a Donald Trump presidency has been sanctioned over the remarks.
Longtime Sidley Austin lawyer awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Barack Obama was himself a summer associate at Sidley Austin when he first met Chicago legal legend Newton Minow in 1989.
Rejected judge Jeff Sessions named as future US Attorney General
Staunch conservative and Republican Senator Jeff Sessions has emerged as President-Elect Trump's pick for Attorney General.
Kirkland & Ellis and Jones Day picked to spearhead Trump transition
Following the premature departure of Kevin O'Connor, President-Elect Donald Trump has invited lawyers from both firms to oversee his administration's transition in the Department of Justice.