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July 01, 2009 | The American Lawyer

Change of Venue

Dewey partner Alan Howard has put his heart, and more, into his pro bono work. For the past year, Howard has been both guardian and lawyer to 18-year-old Jesse Ray Beard, who faced criminal charges in the school-yard beating of a white student in Jena, Louisiana, in December 2006.
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May 10, 2013 | The American Lawyer

The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200

Alston & Bird adds four partners to its capital markets department on the East Coast; the vice-chair of Greenberg Traurig's pharmaceutical, medical device, and health care litigation practice has left for Jones Day; and Locke Lord expands its Hong Kong office with five new attorneys. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to [email protected].
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November 01, 2004 | The American Lawyer

Briefed In Bangalore

In recent months Microsoft Corporation began using Indian professionals to search for prior art�written information about an invention�in preparation for filing patent applications. Other Fortune 500 companies, such as Oracle Corporation, have considered it. And law firms, which often follow the lead of their clients on new initiatives, are finally catching on.
9 minute read
July 30, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Four Am Law Firms Advise on Essilor's Tinted-Lens Deal

Essilor International said Monday it has agreed to buy the 51 percent of photochromic lens maker Transitions Optical it does not already own from business partner PPG Industries for $1.73 billion. Hogan Lovells, Jones Day, Skadden, and Wachtell have all landed roles on the transaction.
5 minute read
April 01, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Protecting Trademark Owners

New developments in technology and social media can put companies at risk: Ten tips for safeguarding clients' business interests in 2013.
6 minute read
November 01, 2009 | The American Lawyer

In-House at The American Lawyer

8 minute read
October 27, 2008 | The American Lawyer

Can Clio Help Serve Your Practice?

Many solos and small firms do without practice management software due to high costs and administrative overhead. Now, software as a service, such as Clio and Rocket Matter, gives small offices other options. Legal Technology editor Sean Doherty takes Clio for a free 30-day evaluation.
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