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DAC Beachcroft opens in New York
Litigation specialist has expanded its UK and Latin American coverage to open an office in New York.
Life after disbarment - 'Starbucks won't even hire me to pour coffee'
Over 1,000 members of the American Bar Association were disbarred in 2011 - and are now struggling to make a living, according to a few who have talked to the Courier-Journal in Kentucky.
Courtney Love in 'Twibel' case
The first 'Twibel' case in the US could set a social media precedent.
Hackers use US courts system to spread virus
Emails purporting to come from the US federal judiciary and from state courts are currently being used to spread malware.
Mega-projects change billing approach
New billing arrangements and the appointment of non-legal specialists are among the innovations being seen in Louisiana in response to multi-billion infrastructure projects.
US law schools cut fees
US law schools are reducing tuition fees as the State of Iowa looks at allowing law students to skip the bar exam.
Interest grows in US litigation finance
Half of financial executives believe that law firms should explain litigation finance techniques to clients at the start of a law suit.
Top dollar for US partners
An elite group of US law firm partners are still commanding premium dollar rates with Gibson Dunn leading the way, according to a survey by the National Law Journal.
Hackers use US courts system to spread virus
Emails purporting to come from the US federal judiciary and from state courts are currently being used to spread malware.
Washington DC tops lawyer earnings list
The top three US cities in terms of lawyers earnings are Washington DC, Boston and Fort Lauderdale, according to an analysis by website SizeUp.
Women capture half of top appointments
BarkerGilmore, a New York-based executive search company, says that nearly half of its legal, compliance and board member appointments are being filled by women.
Legal costs drag down JP Morgan results
The US's largest bank, by assets, has published results which are, yet again, pulled down by having to make provision for legal costs.
Apple accused of 'character assassination' of Goodwin Procter lawyer
Apple has used a 'campaign of character assassination' against Michael Bromwich, the lawyer appointed to monitor its competition policies, according to a US Department of Justice attorney.
Employment issues loom over marijuana law changes
As US states start to allow marijuana to be taken for recreational use within the confines of the law, lawyers are asking how employers will handle the issue in practice.
BP hits court setback on Gulf oil spill claims
In a surprise to some observers, the Fifth Circuit appeals court in New Orleans has made a decision which would see BP pay compensation to some claimants who suffered no loss as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Law firm mergers double in 2013
Merger activity between legal practices boomed last year in the US, as 88 combinations took place - up 47 per cent on 2012.
Law firm merger boom predicted for 2014
Law firm mergers will accelerate in the next few months, says an insurance company.
Buchanan Ingersoll in talks with Florida firm
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, the 450-lawyer firm, is said to be in talks with 100-lawyer Fowler White Boggs of Florida.
US Gov progress on cybersecurity protections
The US Government declared war against cyber- attacks, issuing an Executive Order to address the issue. A year later, Dawn Damschen assesses progress.
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