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Federal Regulation Pre-empts Case Over Electric Shock
A regional transmission organization, or RTO, that coordinates the flow of electricity for energy providers could not be held responsible for a power line worker's injuries caused by electric shock because federal regulation limited its exposure to liability and pre-empted state common law on the matter, the state Superior Court has ruled.Law Firm Survey Shows That Flat Is the New Up
A recent survey reports an almost 5 percent drop in hours billed and a 4 percent drop in revenue last year for the 87 participating Am Law 100 firms. That compared to a steady 4 percent increase in work every year from 2001 to 2007 for large firms. Atlanta firms expected a tough year and budgeted accordingly, after work dried up in the last quarter of 2008 following the September collapse of Lehman Brothers. Of Atlanta's largest 12 firms, only four reported significant revenue increases.A Deep Lateral Market's New Rules
A slow economy has at least one upside for law firms: The pool of potential lateral partners has deepened. Recruiters and law firm leaders say the recent dissolution of several prominent law firms has flooded the lateral market with good attorneys in need of employment, and uncertain financial futures at a number of firms have prodded some well-established attorneys to consider their options elsewhere. With talent available at bargain prices, some firms are taking advantage of the down economy to bolster their partner ranks.Salaries for New Recruits Flatline
When it comes to what's ahead for starting associates' pay in Atlanta, C. Lash Harrison, managing partner of Ford & Harrison, puts it succinctly: "We've had the leap. Now comes the creep." And "creep" may be overstating the outlook, according to a survey of Atlanta law firms. Given the soft economy since the dot-com shakeout, most law firms have held the line on raises -- and will continue to do so.Law Firm Survey Shows That Flat Is the New Up
A recent survey reports an almost 5 percent drop in hours billed and a 4 percent drop in revenue last year for the 87 participating Am Law 100 firms. That compared to a steady 4 percent increase in work every year from 2001 to 2007 for large firms. Atlanta firms expected a tough year and budgeted accordingly, after work dried up in the last quarter of 2008 following the September collapse of Lehman Brothers. Of Atlanta's largest 12 firms, only four reported significant revenue increases.Panelists debate law schools and practice-ready grads
It used to be that people went to law school to learn how to "think like a lawyer" and assumed they would learn how to practice on the job. But now law schools are under pressure to turn out practice-ready lawyersPhila. Association of Paralegals Calendar
Phila. Association of Paralegals Calendar Today: The family law subcommittee will meet at 12:30 p.m. at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, 1600 Market St., 36th floor. For more information or questions, contact Joseph Kranyak at 215-751-2165 ...A deep lateral market's new rules
A slow economy has at least one upside for law firms: The pool of potential lateral partners has deepened. Recruiters and law firm leaders say the recent dissolution of several prominent law firms has flooded the lateral market with good attorneys in need of employment, and uncertain financial futures at a number of firms have prodded some well-established attorneys to consider their options elsewhere. With talent available at bargain prices, some firms are taking advantage of the down economy to bolster their partner ranks.Trending Stories
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