The National Law Journal

October 01, 2007 | National Law Journal

There is no federal law that protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender-identity. While some state and local laws prohibit such discrimination, many people wonder whether Congress will pass federal legislation to deal with the problem this year and what the legal obligations will be for employers.

By Carolyn M. Plump / Special to The National Law Journal

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April 12, 2004 | National Law Journal

Indemnity clauses may seem like old hat, since they are so ubitquitous. But they are a mine field to the unwary practitioner. Nuances count with such clauses.

By Robert L. CrewdsonSpecial to The National Law Journal

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December 15, 2008 | National Law Journal

Discovery is a part of the litigation continuum that in-house and outside counsel can manage through basic communication and business process. If clients and their counsel develop and follow rules of engagement, they will greatly reduce the risks of sanctions.

By Mark Yacano / Special To The National Law Journal

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June 23, 2008 | National Law Journal

As a result of recent credit market turmoil and general adverse economic conditions, there has lately been a significant increase in buyers attempting to renege on previously announced mergers and acquisitions deals. Though such buyers are advancing a variety of claims and legal theories to support their positions, many of these arguments are based, in whole or in part, on an assertion that the target business has suffered a material adverse effect, also referred to as a material adverse change.

By William R. Kucera and Charles Wu / Special to The National Law Journal

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November 08, 2004 | National Law Journal

After mixed success in getting pro-business judges elected to state supreme courts in past judicial elections, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has chalked up an overwhelming victory in the November 2004 races.

By Emily HellerSpecial to The National Law Journal

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August 08, 2005 | National Law Journal

At the moment, a policy of random searches of people's bags, backpacks and other possible repositories of bombs on the New York City subway system has not elicited widespread criticism-except predictably by the New York Civil Liberties Union.

By Isidore SilverSpecial to The National Law Journal

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December 04, 2006 | National Law Journal

Deciding whether to seek bifurcation of trial or discovery should be informed by legal research and strategic concerns. The decision should be made at the outset, as it will be expeditious to address it with the other parties at the Rule 26(f) meeting and with the court at the Rule 16(b) conference.

By April S. Rogers/Special to The National Law Journal

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July 02, 2007 | National Law Journal

A new generation of wounded veterans faces obstacles in receiving medical care and benefits, but solutions are readily achievable.

By Lawrence E. Kelly/Special to The National Law Journal

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April 11, 2005 | National Law Journal

Federal prosecutors have applied a rarely used legal concept�that of the intangible right of citizens to honest services�in charging two San Diego city councilmen with alleged wire and mail fraud for accepting legally reported campaign contributions.

By Marty GrahamSpecial to The National Law Journal

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June 11, 2007 | National Law Journal

If it seems that elections are nasty affairs with the latest sleazy tactics used to sway the opinions of potential voters, welcome to the world of "push-polling" a potential jury pool.

By Bob Abrams and Terry Sullivan / Special to The National Law Journal

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