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Law firm files lawsuit over anonymous online trashing
A California trial attorney and his law firm have filed a defamation lawsuit against 25 'John Doe' commenters who gave the firm scathing reviews online, including one commenter who likened working at the firm to 'psychological torture.'
George Mason Law professors declare support for Scalia name change
The law faculty at George Mason University are backing the effort to rename the university's law school after late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, despite strong opposition elsewhere on campus.
Revenues and hourly rates both up at US firms
Fresh data from Citi Private Bank has placed revenue growth at US law firms at its strongest level since 2008.
Head of IACC has ties to Alibaba
An investigation has found that the president of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, which saw a string of high profile defections after e-commerce giant Alibaba's admission, owns stock in the company and has ties to an Alibaba VP.
Recreational marijuana industry faces flagship wrongful death lawsuit
Two marijuana companies are being sued over the death of a woman in Denver in what appears to be the first wrongful death lawsuit to hit the burgeoning recreational marijuana industry.
Jones Day to close during Republican National Convention
The US firm will shutter its Cleveland office for the duration of the four-day Republican National Convention in July, with violent protests anticipated by police.
Lawyer may miss becoming a judge due to 20 cents
A lawyer in Florida may not become a judge after paying just 20 cents too little for the candidate “qualifying fee.”
Chinese firm takes big step towards “Going Global” with US expansion
Leading PRC law firm Zhong Lun has expanded its reach in line with its “Going Global” strategy by becoming the Chinese firm with the most extensive US presence.
Firm sues former partners
A Southern California-based law firm specialising in workers compensation defense has sued four ex-partners, claiming that they used working hours and the firm's resources to plan the launch of a competing practice.
ABA revisits non-lawyer owner debate
The American Bar Association is once more looking at whether it change the rules relating to non-lawyer owners and this time may see a different answer.
Lee Sporn wins Lifetime Achievement Award
As part of the team which built Michael Kors, Mr Sporn was at the forefront of many initiatives in the fashion legal world.
Kirkland & Ellis management embrace coping classes
The Chicago law firm has embarked on a yoga, meditation and wellness training programme.
Survey shows 'explosive' use of litigation financing
According to a survey from litigation funder Burford Capital, litigation finance is seeing explosive growth and continuing evolution.
Yet another caffeine stickler sues Starbucks
This time, it's cold beverage ratios which have ruffled the feathers of Starbucks' litigation-happy customers.
Tweeting jurors may face fines in California
California legislators are considering taking the battle against social media use during trial proceedings to the next level.
Kirkland picks up corporate duo from Weil Gotshal
A pair of private equity partners are reportedly stepping out from Weil Gotshal & Manges' New York office to join the corporate practice at rival firm Kirkland & Ellis.
Elevate Services acquires OnRamp Systems
Los Angeles-based legal services provider Elevate Services has boosted its software business with the acquisition of innovative legal technology company OnRamp Systems Inc.
Controversies continue for planned Scalia namesake law school
George Mason University's plan to rename its law school after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is facing stiff opposition from university faculty - even with the matter of the unfortunate 'ASSLaw' acronym now resolved.
Pharma patent battles up 68 per cent in 2015, study finds
The IP landscape is heating up across the United States pharmaceutical market.
In-house innovation not all it's cracked up to be, say company directors
A recent survey asked directors and officers at publicly traded US companies to report on which attributes will be most desirable in GCs by 2020 - and the results may surprise you.