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Firm sues MLB's L.A. Dodgers owner and former client McCourt
Bingham McCutchen is suing former client Frank McCourt to avoid any losses in the fallout from his divorce case, which may hand part ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers to his wife.Patent Malpractice Claims Hit Firms
The high level of liability exposure in patent work and the growing complexity of the practice area are making law firms increasingly vulnerable to malpractice lawsuits that blame attorneys for a job gone wrong. A rise in the percentage of malpractice claims related to patent prosecution and the potential impact of huge damages claims have law firms skittish about the type of work.Patent Malpractice Claims Hit Firms
The high level of liability exposure in patent work and the growing complexity of the practice area are making law firms increasingly vulnerable to malpractice lawsuits that blame attorneys for a job gone wrong. It is a practice area rife with details and deadlines, and one that many firms have expanded in recent years following a deluge of patent work in industries such as pharmaceuticals, computer technology and medical devices.A New Landscape as U.S. Seeks to Protect Itself
From telecommunications to immigration, the nation's legal landscape is expected to undergo swift and significant changes as a result of the terrorist attacks on American soil. Many expect that for most Americans, the balance on security and freedom has shifted after September 11. Some predict that changes will come primarily in three areas: airport security, the ability to monitor Internet communications, and border security.Ballard Spahr Seeks New Fortunes in Los Angeles
Recently, Philadelphia-based Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll became the latest Eastern U.S. firm to open an office in Los Angeles, snagging four partners in recent months from Baker Hostetler. Lawyers at the firm expect to recruit in areas such as IP and high-stakes employment litigation. "We have almost 600 lawyers, and a quarter of them are in the West," says Chairman Arthur Makadon. "We're no longer an Eastern firm. The hope is that within a few years, half our lawyers will be in the West."Trending Stories
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