The National Law Journal

August 06, 2007 | National Law Journal

The Section of Intellectual Property Law advocates for enlightened intellectual property laws and brings balanced insights to policymakers. During the new bar year, the section will file amicus briefs on cutting-edge issues in the courts, advise Congress on legislation and advocate before administrative agencies.

By Pamela Banner Krupka / Special to The National Law Journal

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August 03, 2010 | New York Law Journal

By Karen Sloan | The National Law Journal

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August 06, 2007 | National Law Journal

The Criminal Justice Section has the unique ability to garner and synthesize expertise to promote a balanced perspective on the issues facing the American criminal justice system by its prosecutor, judicial, academic and defense attorney members.

By Stephen A. Saltzburg / Special to The National Law Journal

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October 21, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In-house counsel, especially those in banking, health care and energy companies, are bracing for the legal fallout from heightened government regulations, according to a survey of law departments. Still, fewer companies added outside counsel to help with government or regulatory investigations this year compared to last.

By Jenna Greene | The National Law Journal

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August 03, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

A discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by a former contract partner against Duane Morris has survived the law firm's motion to dismiss.

By Leigh Jones THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL

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August 06, 2007 | National Law Journal

The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, nearly 30,000 members strong, continues to establish itself as the authoritative voice of real estate, trust and estate planning lawyers in the country. The section continues to introduce programs, projects and initiatives to meet the needs of its members.

By Kathleen Martin / Special to The National Law Journal

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August 06, 2007 | National Law Journal

The world of federal tax law has one constant: change. Those who practice in this area get used to an almost daily flow of regulations and rulings from the Internal Revenue Service and federal agencies. We in the Section of Taxation are always reviewing the latest revisions and looking ahead to those in process.

By Stanley L. Blend / Special to The National Law Journal

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April 01, 2009 | Corporate Counsel

Major industries split over an issue that is the root of all political consternation, making an overhaul of the nation's patent system anything but a sure bet.

By By Marcia Coyle/The National Law Journal

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May 06, 2010 | New York Law Journal

By Tresa BaldasThe National Law Journal

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August 06, 2007 | National Law Journal

With its emphasis on the business aspects of the practice of law, the Law Practice Management Section remains a leading source for guidance on law firm management, marketing, technology, finance and career issues. As more lawyers focus on the need to manage their own success, law practice management has become an important part of each lawyer's career.

By Vedia Jones-Richardson / Special to The National Law Journal

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