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Simpson Thacher Gets Early Start On BigLaw Bonuses

November 26, 2014

Before the Thanksgiving turkeys have even thawed, law firm Simpson Thacher announced its scale for 2014 associate bonuses, upending the […]

Study: Majority Of GCs Unhappy With Law Firm Delivery System

November 26, 2014

Just four percent of general counsel are happy with how law firms provide legal services, according to a recent Altman […]

In a Surprise Choice, Gov. Brown Names White House Lawyer To California Supreme Court

November 25, 2014

California’s Gov. Jerry Brown (D) has named a top Obama administration lawyer, Leondra Kruger, to serve on the state’s highest […]

Posner Chastises Judge In Sex Bias Case

November 24, 2014

Judge Richard Posner has removed U.S. District Judge Milton Shadur from a sex-bias case, citing his “abruptness and irregularity” and […]

Justice Dept. Rakes In Record $24.7B In Penalties

November 21, 2014

In fiscal year 2014 , the Justice Department has collected $24.7 billion in penalties from fraud and other cases, a […]

The End Of The Eyewitness?

November 21, 2014

Eyewitness accounts have long been considered definitive evidence in criminal trials. “But memory —to the judicial system’s growing disconcert—can be […]

NFL’s Concussion Settlement To Be Reviewed

November 20, 2014

This week a federal judge will review the settlement that the NFL reached with 20,000 former players over concussion injuries. […]

State Department Emails Hacked

November 19, 2014

The State Department’s unclassified emails were hacked, around the same time the White House’s systems were subject to a cyberattack, […]

Avoiding Holiday Liability

November 18, 2014

Take a moment to assess the potential legal liability that this holiday season may bring, Matt Milner with Snell & Wilmer says. Some tips to avoid lawsuits, including: use non-religious decorations in the office; know the rules on honoring employees’ religious observances; and, deal with holiday misbehavior sooner than later.

Communicating About Risk

November 17, 2014

Productive risk assessment requires clear, direct communication among CEO, CFO, CLO and other executives, yet when each member of an […]

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