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February 27, 2012 | National Law Journal

D.C. MOVES

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November 05, 2008 | National Law Journal

State judicial and AG election tallies roll in

While the country's attention was focused on Sen. Barack Obama's historic win in Tuesday's presidential election, voters across the country also cast ballots for state Supreme Court justices, appellate court judges and attorneys general.
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August 10, 2010 | National Law Journal

BP oil spill cases consolidated before Judge Barbier in New Orleans

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on Tuesday ordered the wrongful death and economic and environmental damages actions against BP PLC and other defendants sent to U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
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July 17, 2008 | National Law Journal

International court urges U.S. to prevent scheduled executions

In the ongoing international legal dispute between Mexico and the United States over Mexican nationals on death row, the state of Texas once again moves to the fore. Yesterday, the International Court of Justice directed the United States to take "all measures necessary" to prevent the executions of Jose Medellin and four other Mexican nationals on Texas' death row pending that court's final decision on Mexico's request last month for an interpretation of the so-called Avena judgment.
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June 26, 2006 | National Law Journal

'Meritor' at 20: ills persist

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, in which the Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's bar on discrimination "because of sex" prohibited an employer from subjecting an employee to a sexually hostile work environment.
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March 04, 2009 | National Law Journal

To friend or not to friend: social media for lawyers

Attorneys who regularly use online social media platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook will face this question concerning business versus personal contacts: "To friend or not to friend?" What's right for you and your business regarding use of these online services? The answer is not an easy one, notes consultant Gina F. Rubel. The factors to consider are your company's culture and polices, as well as your business goals, while also keeping in mind that every social media outlet has its own benefits, says Rubel.
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July 14, 2011 | Law.com

4th Circuit: Volvo may not unilaterally modify union retirees' health benefits

Volvo Group North America LLC may not unilaterally modify a retiree group's health benefits after the collective bargaining agreement has expired unless it follows the agreement's dictates, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has ruled.
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September 25, 2008 | National Law Journal

Suit seeks NCAA testing of African-American athletes for sickle cell trait

Should the National Collegiate Athletic Association be required to test African-American athletes for sickle cell trait as part of their annual physicals? Absolutely, according to a lawsuit filed this week by the family of a Rice University football player who died in 2006 allegedly due to causes related to sickle cell trait after an intense workout. The parents of player Dale Lloyd II have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in a Texas state court that names the NCAA, Rice University, the former Rice football head coach and several assistant coaches, and two nutritional supplement manufacturers as defendants.
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December 11, 2006 | National Law Journal

On-ramp to the Internet

Profile of Dorothy An, vice president and general counsel, Internap Network Services Corp.
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January 24, 2007 | National Law Journal

East Coast firms opening new offices in L.A.

Los Angeles has become the destination of choice for midsized East Coast firms looking to grow. "The last six months, particularly on the west side of L.A., have been hot," said Roger Warin, chairman of Steptoe & Johnson, which opened its second Los Angeles office in Century City in July 2006. Other firms to open L.A. offices include Duane Morris, Goodwin Procter, Hunton & Williams, and Venable.
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