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Law Firms Popping Up In Wal-Marts

June 23, 2016

Some enterprising law firms have identified an underserved population: those who cannot afford to pay an hourly rate, but need […]

Winston Strawn’s Murder Defense Lawyer

June 23, 2016

For years before joining the firm in 2013, Winston & Strawn’s Gerry Shargel was a solo representing numerous “mafia figures” […]

Litigation Guidelines Shouldn’t Undercut Policy Holder

June 21, 2016

When corporations buy insurance to get coverage for settlements, judgments and the cost of defense, they expect robust representation, but […]

Under Criticism, Uber Lawyer Cuts Fees In Half

June 21, 2016

The lead lawyer in an Uber drivers class action, whose proposed $84 million settlement with the company has been criticized […]

New Guidelines for Board Oversight of Ethics and Compliance

June 16, 2016

With increasing regulatory oversight of ethics and compliance programs, boards need to receive timely information about areas of risk and concern. […]

In-House Lawyer, “Unauthorized,” Still Gets Privilege

June 15, 2016

An in-house attorney licensed to practice in California but occasionally working in his company’s Pennsylvania office, but without a “Limited […]

Stand Up, Counselor, And Produce

June 2, 2016

Standing while doing desk work is known to get the blood pumping and put some stress on a few normally […]

Plaintiff Lawyers Spar Over Uber Settlement

June 1, 2016

A war of words and battle over clients has erupted, between a Harvard law educated Boston labor lawyer and a […]

What Can A Lawyer Say To The Press?

May 26, 2016

Several media groups, the ACLU of Ohio and the Ohio chapter of the National Lawyers Guild are among those filing […]

“Persuader Rule” Challenged On Multiple Fronts

May 24, 2016

The controversial rule, much disfavored by management and by Republicans, was challenged in a House committee resolution and is facing court challenges in…

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