Staff Reporter

March 14, 2007 | National Law Journal

Blank Rome added two new partners to its Hong Kong office: Peter Mills, who was elected partner in the maritime group, and Andrew Hart, who joined as partner in the commercial litigation group.

By Sandhya Bathija/Staff reporter

2 minute read

August 22, 2007 | National Law Journal

As classes begin for the 2007-2008 academic year, Georgetown University Law Center has added seven new members to its faculty.

By Leigh Jones / Staff reporter

1 minute read

January 24, 2005 | National Law Journal

A few months after the American Bar Association altered its rules for law schools late last year�lowering the required number of semesters to five from six�the University of Dayton School of Law wasted no time implementing a new program.

By Lindsay FortadoStaff Reporter

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October 26, 2007 | National Law Journal

The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform announced a proposed code of conduct for state attorneys general, including principles for using outside attorneys and public announcements.

By Sheri Qualters / Staff reporter

1 minute read

May 07, 2007 | National Law Journal

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, long known for its employment litigation and real estate work, is banking on its corporate department for future growth.

By Amanda Bronstad / Staff reporter

4 minute read

August 01, 2008 | National Law Journal

Lisa Gilford, a partner in the Los Angeles office of Weston Benshoof Rochefort Rubalcava and MacCuish, has been appointed president-elect of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Currently a member of the association's executive board, Gilford said one of her goals is to double the number of women in "key positions" in-house and at law firms by 2015.

By Amanda Bronstad / Staff reporter

1 minute read

April 16, 2008 | National Law Journal

The University of Chicago Law School began blocking students access to the Internet in classrooms last month to help them concentrate on course instruction. Dean Saul Levmore said he has received inquiries from about 10 other law schools interested in possibly blocking Internet access in classrooms.

By Lynne Marek / Staff reporter

1 minute read

April 09, 2009 | National Law Journal

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges laid off 10 staff members this week, but no lawyers were affected, said firm partner William Urquhart. Quinn Emanuel's revenues jumped 15% to $442 million in 2008, and profits per partner rose 11% to $3.34 million.

By Amanda Bronstad / Staff reporter

1 minute read

September 06, 2007 | National Law Journal

Powers Fasteners Inc. was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in Suffolk Superior Court Wednesday for a death connected to a 2006 Boston tunnel ceiling collapse.

By Sheri Qualters / Staff reporter

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March 19, 2007 | National Law Journal

Although U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced last week the completion of several reforms proposed nine months ago for immigration judges, the union president for the judges said they have been told that some items are not far enough along to negotiate.

By Pamela A. MacLean/Staff reporter

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