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April 28, 2008 | National Law Journal

Worth a Fight

It's time for Senate Democrats to turn off the flood of GOP judicial nominees, particularly in what could be the waning days of Republican control of the White House, writes Al Meyerhoff. If the Republicans hold the presidency, this conservative shift of the courts regrettably will continue. But if they don't, it can be reversed, starting now.

By Al Meyerhoff

7 minute read

May 08, 2006 | National Law Journal

No permanent underclass

Establishment of a greatly expanded guest worker program has garnered less attention. Guest workers. It is such a benign, almost gentle term. Here's another way to look at it. There has been sharp criticism over the loss of American jobs to the "maquiladoras"-low-paying sweatshops-in Mexico and beyond. The proposed "guest worker" program will simply bring the maquiladora here.

By Al Meyerhoff/Special to The National Law Journal

5 minute read

March 04, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Patent Lawyers Urge Congress to Act on 'Trolls'

A group of patent lawyers in Washington said at a panel discussion that Congress should solve the problem that "patent trolls" pose to innovation.

By Mounira Al Hmoud

3 minute read

January 28, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

VC Investment: Greater Than You Think

Although most industry observers would describe venture capital activity during the past 12 months as challenging at best, the fact is 2001 was probably the third best year the industry has ever experienced, a national authority in the field told an audience in Hartford recently.

By Al May TechTribune Contributing Writer

4 minute read

May 11, 2011 | The Recorder

'AT&T' Mobility Explained

A recent Supreme Court decision alters California law with regard to arbitration agreements, explain Latham & Watkins attorneys.

By Al Pfeiffer and Kathleen Lally

6 minute read

January 19, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

Coming Soon: Enron II

Now, just when investor faith is being restored in the Sarbanes-Oxley era, Wall Street wants to be deregulated.

By Bill Lerach and Al Meyerhoff

5 minute read

May 15, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

Immigration Dispute Brings Chance To Prevent a Permanent Underclass

The leadership of this Congress seems to be comfortable with a permanent underclass. We should not be.

By Al Meyeroff

4 minute read

March 28, 2008 | New Jersey Law Journal

Courting Big Business

With a string of decisions siding with Big Business - "deregulation by judicial fiat" - the Supreme Court has declared open season on your wallet. It's a big reason the Court is central to the presidential election.

By Al Meyeroff

5 minute read

May 02, 2008 | The Recorder

Senate, Stop Confirming Bush's Judges

Coughlin Stoia's Al Meyerhoff talks about why Congress should seize the opportunity to stop confirming the Bush Administration's politicized judicial appointments.

By Al Meyerhoff

7 minute read

January 29, 2007 | Texas Lawyer

Coming Soon: Enron II

Sarbanes-Oxley helped bring markets back to health and restore the faith of both U.S. and foreign investors. Yet greed is still with us. "Reform" is one bonus Wall Street should be denied.

By Bill Lerach and Al Meyerhoff

5 minute read