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September 24, 2012 | Texas Lawyer

View Appeal Through Lens of Standard of Review

Trial is over, and it's time for someone to appeal. No lawyer should make the rookie mistake of thinking the appellate court's standard of review is simply boilerplate that must appear in the appellate brief. It's not. It can make or break a case.
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July 25, 2005 | Law.com

Among the Giants

The trend toward ever-larger law firms was supposed to squeeze out the little guys -- and though it's true that many GCs are still more comfortable sending big-ticket work to national firms, more companies are realizing smaller shops have their own allure: lower billing rates, more attention, leaner staffing and, often, deeper expertise. So while top-tier boutiques still compete for plum assignments, full-service midsize firms and smaller specialty shops are also finding a spot among the giants.
9 minute read
June 27, 2006 | Law.com

Steefel Regroups

Since January 2005, 11 partners have left the ranks of Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, including two this week. The San Francisco-based firm hopes to counter this slow drip of departures by focusing on professional development.
8 minute read
May 09, 2003 | Law.com

Wachovia / Prudential

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Mortgage Industry Trade Association Sues Labor Department to Reverse Policy on Overtime for Loan Officers
Publication Date: 2011-01-13
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Despite the crackdown in recent years on mortgage lending, loan officers are apparently still working long hours. That's why the industry is so exercised about a 2010 change in Labor Department policy that says mortgage loan officers are entitled to overtime.

June 17, 2003 | Law.com

The Marshall Plan

Marshall, Texas, is one of the hottest venues in the country for patent litigation, with cases featuring such big names as Cisco Systems and Intel. A few ingredients make Marshall a tasty location for the patent bar: U.S. District Judge T. John Ward, who appears to have an affinity for patent cases; Ward's set of patent rules, which helps get cases to trial quickly; and a jury pool that tends to favor plaintiffs.
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May 14, 2007 | National Law Journal

Dechert Cracks the Code for Am Law 100 Success

A hard-nosed focus on core areas has pushed Dechert from Philly-based also-ran to the top tier of profitability among The Am Law 100. In 2006, Dechert's revenues were up 27 percent, growing faster than all but a few firms that scored big contingency fees or had a merger. Profits per partner hit $1.99 million, just a tick below top Wall Street players. And the firm showed above-average growth rates in revenue per lawyer and value per lawyer. How has Dechert made the formula work where other firms have not?
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May 14, 2007 | Law.com

Dechert Cracks the Code for Am Law 100 Success

A hard-nosed focus on core areas has pushed Dechert from Philly-based also-ran to the top tier of profitability among The Am Law 100. In 2006, Dechert's revenues were up 27 percent, growing faster than all but a few firms that scored big contingency fees or had a merger. Profits per partner hit $1.99 million, just a tick below top Wall Street players. And the firm showed above-average growth rates in revenue per lawyer and value per lawyer. How has Dechert made the formula work where other firms have not?
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March 18, 2004 | Law.com

As Other IP Boutiques Falter, Finnegan Moves Forward

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner stands as perhaps the healthiest IP boutique in the country -- at a time when other IP specialists have collapsed because of competitive pressure from general service firms, management woes and a turbulent economy. Finnegan's recipe for success includes high-end litigation, a deep bench of institutional clients, a clear succession plan and IP stars like partner Donald Dunner.
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From Corporate Counsel: Who Reps Corporate America?
Publication Date: 2010-08-19
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Remember the revolution the Great Recession was supposed to wreak in the relationship between corporations and the law firms that represent them? It's becoming increasingly clear that we skipped right over revolution and went straight to restoration.

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