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Richard Binder

Richard Binder

Richard Binder, based in New York, is part of the social media team at ALM. He is also a 2014 recipient of the ASPBE Award for Excellence in the Humorous/Fun Department.

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April 09, 2017 | Legaltech News

Inside Wolters Kluwer's Take on Machine Learning in E-Billing

The LegalVIEW BillAnalyzer looks to support, not supplant, corporate legal department billing staff.

By Gabrielle Orum Hernández

3 minute read

April 09, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

As Pa. Billing Rates Rise, Big Firms Pull Further Ahead

Law firms in Pennsylvania's biggest cities just about match the rest of the industry when it comes to billing rate increases, according to a recent report. And those rates are climbing faster than they have since the recession, despite weak demand for legal services.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

April 05, 2017 | National Law Journal

In Gay Rights 'Gamechanger,' Appeals Court Bars Employment Bias Based on Sexual Orientation

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation violates the Civil Rights Act, in what was hailed as a landmark decision by gay rights advocates who have fought for years to expand workplace protections.

By Ben Hancock

6 minute read

April 04, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

With New Suit, Litany of Harassment Complaints Against Fox News Grows Longer

Fox News contributor Julie Roginsky filed a sexual harassment and retaliation suit Monday in the New York State Supreme Court against the network, former chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, and current co-president Bill Shine.

By Charles Toutant

5 minute read

March 27, 2017 | National Law Journal

Religious Health Systems, Facing ERISA Liability, Pin Hope on Justices

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took up an employee-retirement dispute that threatens to expose religious-affiliated, nonprofit health care systems to billions of dollars in retroactive penalties rooted in the protection of pensions.

By Marcia Coyle

5 minute read

March 27, 2017 | National Law Journal

VOIR DIRE: Full of It

A man poses as a Secret Service agent to get girls, and a river becomes a person in this week's column.

By Richard Binder

5 minute read

March 20, 2017 | National Law Journal

VOIR DIRE: Drawing Blood

Vampire-leprechaun hybrids and punctuation in this week's column.

By Richard Binder

4 minute read

March 13, 2017 | National Law Journal

VOIR DIRE: Heat of the Moment

Literal pants on fire; a claim of bad sportsmanship; and a tribute to Big Poppa in this week's column.

By Richard Binder

4 minute read

February 27, 2017 | National Law Journal

VOIR DIRE: Humble Pie

The president of Iceland draws the line at pineapples on pizza. Plus: a 911 on (8+29) x 15 in this week's column.

By Richard Binder

4 minute read

February 20, 2017 | National Law Journal

VOIR DIRE: Blanket Claims

Is a Snuggie a blanket or a garment? The question is finally settled. Also in this week's column: The two-second rule is laughed out of a Providence court.

By Richard Binder

4 minute read