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May 04, 2009 | National Law Journal

Bankruptcy law expert weighs in on what Chrysler filing means for the industry

Karen Ostad of the New York office of Morrison & Foerster spoke to The National Law Journal about what the Chrysler bankruptcy means not just for the Big Three automaker, but for its suppliers, creditors, car buyers and most notably, its troubled Detroit brethren, Ford and General Motors.
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March 19, 2009 | National Law Journal

How China's rejection of Coca-Cola's bid to buy a Chinese juice giant will chill future acquisitions

China's rejection of Coca-Cola Co.'s $2.4 billion bid to buy a Chinese juice giant is the first significant test of China's Anti-Monopoly law. John Taladay, a partner in Howrey's government antitrust practice, spoke with us about the Chinese ministry's decision and its impact on future cross-border deals.
7 minute read
October 27, 2008 | National Law Journal

Easy does it

Technology in the courtroom can enhance your credibility to the jury, but can become a distraction if taken too far.
5 minute read
January 01, 2007 | National Law Journal

Man of steel

Profile of Ron Peppe, general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer, Canam Steel Corp.
6 minute read
July 16, 2007 | National Law Journal

High court loss prompts malpractice claim against McGuireWoods

A loss before the U.S. Supreme Court has led to an unusual legal malpractice suit against McGuireWoods. Ideal Steel Supply was the losing party in the ruling, which sharply limited third parties' ability to bring civil claims under RICO. Ideal said McGuireWoods botched the case by pursuing a "unique and novel" but ultimately "inappropriate" civil RICO claim. A New York judge has dismissed the RICO-related claim but let Ideal go forward with claims that McGuireWoods' mismanagement resulted in higher bills.
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November 23, 2009 | National Law Journal

INADMISSIBLE

A lawyer vents through tweets; a merger name is chosen; the SEC gets a dose of its own audit; a fraud section leader is found; an Akin partner breaks boards out of court; Arnold & Porter's appellate work gets an overseer; and Al Franken's former recount attorney moves to Perkins Coie in this week's column.
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April 22, 2009 | National Law Journal

Current job market may force lawyers to embrace their inner risk taker

Would you describe yourself as a risk taker? While there are a few lawyers who thrive on risk, most lawyers are not comfortable with the concept. But in our curent economy, says law firm consultant Lee Ann Bellon, lawyers who want to thrive need to get out of their comfort zones and explore new areas of practice.
5 minute read
October 24, 2011 | National Law Journal

IN BRIEF

A weekly roundup of Web-only stories from NLJ.com and other ALM publications.
4 minute read
May 29, 2006 | National Law Journal

Capitol search brings tense confrontation

During his 10 years as general counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives, Steven R. Ross faced �dozens and dozens� of executive branch subpoenas in some of the most acrimonious investigations in that chamber�s history. But those clashes always were resolved in an �appropriate fashion,� he recalled.
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April 27, 2011 | Law.com

A business win in 'AT&T'

A 5-4 majority, led by Justice Antonin Scalia, held that the Federal Arbitration Act trumps a California rule invalidating as "unconscionable" a class action waiver provision in a cell phone arbitration agreement.
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