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February 20, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

Five months after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, where it's estimated that half of all attorneys work as solos or in small firms, lawyers are still dealing with the aftermath and facing the biggest challenge of their careers. Some are struggling simply to make a living in a town where much of their client base has disappeared. But other attorneys have found their more familiar caseload replaced by disputes arising from the destruction. Says one: "Everything's in limbo."

By Leigh Jones ALM MEDIA

14 minute read

January 30, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

For about 50 years now, the billable hour has been the dominant feature of the legal profession. And for just as long, lawyers have been trying to kill it. Aggressive auditing by clients and a growing recognition of defects inherent in the system have led many inside and outside the profession to ask some simple but profound questions: What is it exactly that lawyers are selling to clients? And isn't there a better way to measure that value than by watching a clock?

By Douglas McCollam ALM MEDIA

13 minute read

August 15, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers in securities class action cases have been taking stock of juror attitudes in mock trials as they prepare for the chance that a securities case might really go to trial - a chance that has increased markedly this year.

By Pamela A. MacLean ALM MEDIA

8 minute read

December 19, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

Same-sex couples have no constitutional right to marry, New York's Appellate Division, First Department, ruled Dec. 8 in the first decision by a state appeals court to address the issue.

By Daniel Wise ALM MEDIA

7 minute read