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December 28, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Red Alert

For lawyers who travel to China, routine data security procedures aren't nearly sufficient.
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November 19, 2010 | The American Lawyer

No Go For O'Melveny On Harrah's IPO

A day after General Motors made a triumphant return to the capital markets, the world's largest gaming company pulled its planned $500 million initial public offering, citing difficult market conditions.
3 minute read
December 20, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Firms Hit Paydirt as Mining M&A Stays Hot for the Holidays

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August 19, 2008 | The American Lawyer

Survey: CI on the Rise at Firm Libraries

Each year, The American Lawyer's annual survey of law firm libraries highlights the challenges librarians have faced over the past year. They have seen the nature of their work evolve; many now spend as much time assisting with competitive intelligence as with legal research.
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October 29, 2009 | The American Lawyer

Ropes, Eckert Lawyers Remember Strange Halloween Costume Case

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May 25, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Dewey's Morton Pierce: Accepting Responsibility

The first in a series of columns examining the roles played by former leaders of Dewey & LeBoeuf.
5 minute read
January 01, 2006 | The American Lawyer

United Kingdom

hen Allen & Overy wrapped up its conversion to a U.K. LLP last year, it looked as though the hard part of the change was over. To become the first international London-based firm to protect partners' personal assets with U.K. LLP status-available only since 2001-the firm had to navigate the tax and regulatory implications of the 20 countries where it has offices. On April 30, 2004, the eve of the conversion, managing partner David Morley and senior partner Guy Beringer say they signed more than 1,000 pi
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August 09, 2012 | The American Lawyer

The North Face Targets "South Butt" Creator Over "Butt Face" Logo

More than two years after settling a trademark case over The South Butt brand, the North Face is once again confronting its litigation opponents. The outdoor clothing company has asked a St. Louis federal court to hold three defendants in contempt for selling a clothing line under the logo "The Butt Face."
5 minute read
March 20, 2013 | Law.com

The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Down Year Could Push Chadbourne Into Second Hundred

Chadbourne & Parke, a charter member of The Am Law 100, is in danger of falling off the list of the nation's 100 top-grossing law firms after seeing its gross revenue decline 5.1 percent last year, to $290.5 million, according to The American Lawyer's reporting. The firm's net income, meanwhile, tumbled 14.4 percent, to $89 million, and its profits per partner slid 6.1 percent, to $1.24 million. Revenue per lawyer, on the other hand, rose 3.3 percent, to $780,000.
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