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National Law Journal

Amid 'Brutal Competition' and Demand in Patent Practices, Orrick Grows IP Group

Arnold & Porter, Crowell & Moring, McCarter & English, and Miles & Stockbridge also picked up D.C. partners in their key practices this past week.
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Law.com

Three Senators and 25 States Ask SCOTUS to End 'Texas Two-Step' Bankruptcies

The amicus briefs, filed on Monday, support a petition from an claimants committee in the Bestwall LLC bankruptcy for the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an injunction order blocking mesothelioma victims from pursing their asbestos lawsuits.
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The American Lawyer

A 'Sweatshop'? Lawyers Detest Law Firm Cultures That Emphasize Profitability

"Profit-mindedness" was identified as the top law firm culture trait that inspires lawyers' negative feelings toward their firms.
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National Law Journal

Roberts Names North Carolina Judge Director of US Judiciary's Administrative Office

Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad Jr., who takes office in March, said he "will strive for excellence in the performance of this role."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Consumer Product Safety Commission Says GC Reformed Sleepy Agency, Rewards Him With Top Job

The commission said that under GC Austin Schlick, it passed 14 final rules in the latest fiscal year, "many of which had languished for years."
3 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Bans TurboTax's Unqualified Advertisement of 'Free' Tax Services and Products

Intuit Inc., the maker of TurboTax, denied wrongdoing, saying it "has always been clear, fair, and transparent with its customers and is committed to free tax preparation."
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Daily Report Online

Comedians' Attorneys File Racial Discrimination Appeal, Duo Gains Support of Black Voices Including Tyler Perry, Jamie Foxx

"Racial profiling communicates to members of the subject group that, 'regardless of any actual basis for criminal suspicion, they continue to be viewed as less than fully human based upon their race,"' actor Jean Elie wrote in support of the comedians. "[T]hat is precisely the message a Black person receives when he is branded with criminal stigma before a line of gawking onlookers for no justifiable, articulable reason."
5 minute read

National Law Journal

1st Circuit Revives Mexico's Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers

Gun makers lack statutory immunity against claims they facilitated the illegal sale of firearms, appeals court says.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Full 9th Circuit Will Review If Anti-SLAPP Denials Can Be Immediately Appealed

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press plans to file a brief in favor of interlocutory appeal.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'That Just Doesn't Fly': Lawyers' Salaries Off Limits as Exec Sues McElroy Deutsch

"The firm routinely permitted robust use of the cards and other firm assets for select male partners/leaders whenever and wherever they desired without any concern of repercussions," Nicole Alexander's attorney stated in court papers.
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