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Kristen V. Campana, a partner at Bracewell & Giuliani, and Shujun Tian, an associate with the firm, write that while the analysis of lien priority is always document- and party-specific, there are some basic parameters in which attorneys can educate clients so they are aware of the outcome permutations.
Counsel for Non-Party Witness Has No Right to Object at Deposition!
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The 485-lawyer firm limited its 30 lawyer dismissals to associates and staff attorneys. The 35 laid-off staffers included paralegals, a public policy adviser and support staff. All told, the cuts saved the firm $14.7 million, according to managing partner Edward Newberry.Trending Stories
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