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A Window into the Future for Apple’s Trade Dress?

Apple’s more concise, less open-ended patent filing for the layout of its mobile phone interface saw more success than Microsoft’s attempt at a similar patent. Tim Sitzmann of Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. outlines how it differs, and what insight a patent lawyer can take away.

Former Law Partner Gets Jail Time For Part In Massive Tax Shelter Fraud

A former partner at now-defunct Jenkens & Gilchrist will serve six months in prison and pay $220 million in restitution […]

Law Schools Shift Curriculum To Reflect Changing Market

To prepare graduates for a rapidly-shifting legal environment, some law schools are incorporating business education, entrepreneurship and emerging technology into […]

Whistleblower Expenses Not Allowable

An interim rule that prohibited government contractors and subcontractors from expensing costs related to whistleblower claims was made final late last month, with minor changes.

Conscious Uncoupling: What To Consider Before Dismissing A Senior Executive

Several considerations to keep in mind when separating from a senior figure, including cost and protecting the business.

Risk Management Information Ruled Accessible To Plaintiff Attorneys

Risk managers for hospitals and other health care providers are going to have to deal with a disturbing trend, says […]

“Reading The Law” Beckons As Alternative To Law School In Tough Economy

In some states, prospective law students can pursue an alternative path to becoming a lawyer: an apprenticeship studying under a […]

As Sanction For Interrupting, Jones Day Partner Must Make ‘What Not To Do’ Video

During depositions, a Jones Day partner consistently interrupted with “baseless interjections” and “obstructionist commentary,” said  U.S. District Court Judge Mark […]

When Choosing Law Schools, Students Prioritize Rankings Over Debt

Prospective law students prioritize high-ranking law schools over cheaper options that would saddle them with less debt, a study from […]

Justice Ginsburg: Men On SCOTUS Have ‘Blind Spot’ On Women’s Issues

Questioned on the Supreme Court’s recent Hobby Lobby ruling, concerning corporations’ religious rights to deny contraception coverage, Justice Ruth Bader […]

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