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The end is nigh for America, thanks to lawyers
The over-production of lawyers is an indicator of the demise of American society, according to a top social scientist
Judge attacks BP's legal strategy on oil leak
Judge Carl Barbier, presiding over the BP 2010 Deepwater Blue case, has criticised the business's current strategy and accused its lawyers of taking 'deeply disappointing' actions.
A&L Goodbody goes to San Francisco
The Irish law firm launched its new office with a party in the City Club this week.
Most arrogant firm named by GCs
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom has taken the title of the most arrogant law firm for the fourth year running but tops the bill for client service.
Jones Day earns $11m in Detroit bankruptcy
The city of Detroit has proved a lucrative client for the US law firm.
Northwestern law school targets IT departments
Northwestern University School of Law is launching what it believes to be a first, a one-year Master of Science in Law (MSL) for technology professionals.
Law firms set to hire new lawyers in 2014
Nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of law firms are planning to hire more lawyers in the next 12 months, according to an ALM Legal Intelligence report.
J&J looks set to settle award for 8,000 lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson is the latest company which looks set to make a multi-billion settlement with the US authorities.
Davis Polk recruits former Snowden prosecutor
Davis Polk & Wardwell has become the latest US law firm to recruit a former government prosecutor to its ranks.
JP Morgan's $13b settlement sets tone for other banks
The US Department's of Justice's victory over JP Morgan - involving a record-setting fine and acknowledgement of guilt - will give a sign to other banks about the kind of settlements they can expect.
Wal-Mart comes in the firing line of Labour Board
The National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) looks set to begin proceedings against Wal-Mart unless the retail chain comes to a settlement with more than 100 employees.
Partners leave because of 'inability' to find new clients
The most commonly-cited reason why law firms part company with partners is their 'inability to develop and cultivate new clients or originations', according to a new survey.
Ex-Dewey partner sued for $4.2m by trustee
Dewey & LeBoeuf trustee Alan M Jacobs has sued one of the former partners to reclaim compensation paid after the firm went bankrupt - in a sign that other former partners may receive similar claims.
NYC Bar ups its game for law graduates
New York City's Bar Association has introduced a new programme after concerns over insufficient training for law students.
Philadephia's legal sector hailed for economic impetus
The legal sector creates more wealth for the city of Philadephia than previously thought.
Legal 'incubator' set up to help law graduates Thedo pro bono
The Chicago Bar has come up with an innovative way to help law graduates and those seeking legal advice who cannot afford lawyers.
Patton Boggs makes second round of lay-offs
Patton Boggs, the Washington law firm which is in merger talks with Locke Lord, is seeking to save US$5.5m in salary costs by laying off another 10 partners and 36 employees.
Anti-trust world surprised by airlines deal
The proposed US Airways-American Airlines merger has cleared another hurdle despite considerable concern that the US Department of Justice would block the proposed US$11b deal.
US firms stay wary of cutting partners
A Wells Fargo survey of US law firms shows a potentially damaging tendency to protect unproductive partners even if the practices are losing out as a result.
Pepper Hamilton opens in Silicon Valley
The 500-lawyer practice Pepper Hamilton has opened a Silicon Valley office, recruiting three former Goodwin Procter partners in the process.