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IP counsel criticise emerging markets for failure on IP protection
IP counsel have slammed the efforts of governments in emerging markets to protect companies against counterfeiting.
ACC calls on New Mexico to abandon reciprocity proposals
A leading organisation for corporate counsel has called on New Mexico to drop proposed reciprocity requirements from its proposals to liberalise restrictive bar admission standards for lawyers outside the state.
GC high-flyers paid millions
A survey has revealed General Electric Company's Brackett Denniston to be the highest-salaried general counsel in the US.
US: Getting approval for Sprint merger
The Sprint transaction highlights the Federal Communications Commission Mergers and Acquisition review process, says Keller and Heckman partners David Reader and Gregory Kunkle.
Apple protests at 'draconian' punishment
A US court will impose a series of restrictions on Apple on Friday to limit its freedom in the ebook market.
Judge slashes legal fees in Citigroup settlement
US class action firm Kirby McInerney saw its legal fees cut by nearly a third in a $590 million settlement of a securities class action against Citigroup.
Oral sex used to pay $1,000 legal fee
Where Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky left off, a Pennsylvania lawyer and his female client have taken up.
SEC wins reputation boost in Tourre case
The Securities and Exchange Commission in the US has improved its reputation by winning the $ 1 billion fraud case against former Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre.
US law firms attacked for 'unacceptable' lack of female equity
The President of the American Bar Association has slammed large US law firms for their failure to promote women to equity partnership and the disparity in earnings between men and women.
BP will seek to recover some compensation payouts in Gulf
BP will seek to recover compensation paid to Gulf of Mexico claimants which have not suffered loss.
Law firm acts over Dewey's 'unfinished business'
Law firms which hired former Dewey & LeBoeuf partners may receive a subpoena as the firm representing the bankrupt firm looks to boost payouts to creditors.
Army of lawyers involved in SAC Capital case
A 'lawyer army' is involved in what is expected to be the hearing of the month in August as US $14 billion hedge fund SAC Capital faces criminal charges in the Federal Court.
US law firms grow 9.3 per cent in last year
US law firms have seen steady growth since the recession, including a 9.3 per cent ride in revenues in the last year, according to research from Sageworks.
Halliburton's guilty plea could show change of approach
Halliburton's decision to plead guilty over destroying evidence on the Gulf of Mexico oil leak could indicate a willingness to settle on damages.
Legal innovators see drop in funding
Despite a drop in funding, legal entrepreneurship is here to stay.
Goldman's International GC to head up Fried Frank
Goldman Sachs international general counsel David Greenwald is leaving the bank to join Fried Frank Harris, Shriver & Jacobson as co-chair of the US law firm.
Diamond McCarthy pursue former Howrey partners
The ramifications of the Howrey dissolution is ongoing as the bankruptcy trustee continues on the trail of creditor protection.
US intelligence GC defends data policies
The general counsel for the Director of National Intelligence has defended the National Security Agency's controversial data-gathering programme.
Patton Boggs in compensation revamp
International law firm and lobbyist Patton Boggs is preparing to make changes to its partner compensation following a series of exits from the firm.
BP considers next appeal stage over Deepwater Horizon
BP has received another setback in its aims to limit compensation payments relating to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill at Deepwater Horizon.