Karen Sloan

July 26, 2010 | National Law Journal

The Deepwater Horizon spill has thrust maritime law into the spotlight in a way few disasters have, prompting a gusher of proposed legislation that could significantly alter the practice.

By Karen Sloan

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March 21, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

A paper written by a Temple University law professor concluded that laptops actually can enhance the educational experience ? and suggests educators think twice about banning them.

By Karen Sloan

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November 14, 2008 | New York Law Journal

With Barack Obama headed to the White House, government and public interest law jobs are suddenly looking like good options for a growing number of law students. "Years ago, when Kennedy was president, people looked at public service as a noble calling," David Stern, executive director of Equal Justice Works, a nonprofit organization that promotes public service law among law school students, said. "I think we're going to see a similar resurgence. I think we will see some big law attorneys who say, 'This is my opportunity to do something for the world.'"

By Karen SloanThe National Law Journal

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October 02, 2009 | Law.com

The law firm merger market didn't rebound in the third quarter of 2009, but it showed some signs of life after a sluggish second quarter. Thirteen U.S. firms announced mergers between the start of July and the end of September, according to Altman Weil's MergerLine report. That's up from just seven in the second quarter, but down from the 25 announced in the first quarter of the year. However, according to Hildebrandt International's MergerWatch report, only seven mergers were actually completed in the third quarter.

By Karen Sloan

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March 28, 2011 | New York Law Journal

By Karen Sloan

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March 17, 2011 | New York Law Journal

By Karen Sloan

4 minute read

September 15, 2009 | The Recorder

The legal department may have been part of what many consider a systemic problem at the company.

By Sheri Qualters, Mike Scarcella and Karen Sloan

9 minute read

May 28, 2009 | New York Law Journal

By Karen Sloan

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June 02, 2011 | Law.com

The law school transfer system benefits individual law students, but it's hardly a boon for the less-prestigious schools that invest in promising students only to see them leave following their first year, according to research performed by South Texas College of Law Professor Jeffrey Rensberger.

By Karen Sloan

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August 02, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

Phillip Closius, dean of the University of Baltimore School of Law, resigned abruptly on July 29 at the request of university President Robert Bogomolny, according to a letter Closius e-mailed to the law school community.

By Karen Sloan

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