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Law Firm Failures, Family Law Civility, U.S.-Russia Relations: What You Said
Some law firms fail—but why? In one of the top quotes from the week in legal news, Sanjay Benegal of Citizens Commercial Banking provides insight
Law Firms Brace for Boomer Exodus, Problem With PTO Judges, Lots of Laterals in Japan: The Morning Minute
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Exit Strategies: Aging Partners Are Forcing Firms to Reconsider Retirement
Baby boomers control an outsize portion of law firm business. As they inch toward retirement, how are firms preparing for the transition process?
Life After General Counsel to CEO: Chelsea Grayson’s Unique Path to Success
Chelsea Grayson of American Apparel and True Religion shares her unique path reaching the top and after.
Gig Companies Set Lobbying Records Amid Fight Against Landmark Labor Bill
The intense lobbying, however, was not enough to overcome organized labor’s support for AB 5, a new law that makes it harder for gig economy…
The Law Firm Disrupted: The WeWork of Law Firms?
A look at the lessons law firm leaders can take from the descent of WeWork.
Boeing Battles Lawmakers, Victims’ Lawyers. Two MDL Judges Want ‘Initial Census’ of Cases. Who’s Repping Allergan in Breast Implant Suits?
Nearly 20 family members of victims of a March 10 airplane crash in Ethiopia met with Boeing and FAA officials this week on Capitol Hill.
Federal Circuit: PTO Judges Were Unconstitutionally Appointed
The court says it can fix the problem by interpreting the Patent Act as giving the PTO director greater authority to remove APJs from service….
‘Get the Job Done’: Judge Wants Impeachment Witness Suit Quickly Resolved
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon scheduled a Dec. 10 oral argument in Charles Kupperman’s case, which pits the White House against House Democrats. Impeachment investigators…
Facebook Hit With Discrimination Claims Over Financial Services Ads
Some of the same plaintiffs lawyers who reached a settlement with Facebook in March over ads for housing, employment and credit opportunities that excluded protected…