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Strengthening The Client-Law Firm Relationship

Perhaps the most elegant idea was a method for law firms to find out what the client is thinking about the firm’s performance…

Narrow the Scope Of The Client Representative’s Deposition

Today’s General Counsel columnist Jeffery Cross looks at one of the most misunderstood and potentially troublesome federal rules of civil […]

The Am Law 100 And “The Plague of Short-Termism”

“Where would we be in 2015,” asks Aric Press, “without the influence and presence of The Am Law 100 and […]

Do Confidentiality Agreements Silence Whistleblowers?

A survey finds that many employees in the financial industry see wrongdoing but don’t report it, and some hold their […]

Ten Commandments For Preparing the Deposition Witness

Restrictions per the Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as court or individual judge rules, effectively make the deponent’s lawyer […]

In-House Lawyer Deposed, Privilege Protected

A recent case involving advice about a contract indicates how in-house lawyers, who can expect their depositions to be sought […]

BigLaw Won’t Rep Gay Marriage Opponents

It’s a virtually unprecedented phenomenon, observes New York Times reporter Adam Liptak. Tobacco companies that claimed their product was harmless […]

Key Developments In Securities & Shareholder Litigation: Annual Report

Key developments in shareholder and securities litigation in 2014, and how they will affect boards, general counsel and compliance officers going forward.

New Research: Lawyers Not Despised

Researchers observed that few legal malpractice suits result in jury verdicts. One explanation reflects the perception that lawyers are…

Artificial Websites With Real Lawyers

It’s a scam that’s been seen before and one wonders why it’s not seen more often. This time it’s in […]

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