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Coudert's China Deal Hits Labor Hiccup
About two months after Coudert Brothers threw pieces of its empire up for grabs, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary seem to have come away with parts of its most prized Asia practices, snapping up partners in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. But sticking points remain: Three dozen lawyers and staffers in the Beijing office, at least some of whom are going to DLA, say Coudert hasn't complied with severance obligations under Chinese law, a contention that could delay their move.Labor Practices Boom With Economy
A series of key U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the booming national economy have fueled an increasing demand for employment lawyers nationwide. In Washington, D.C., rapid high-tech expansion is pushing the growth in employment practices to a new level. D.C. powerhouses have steadily added employment lawyers to work on behalf of corporate clients and have seen those practices grow as much as 500 percent in recent years. Some out-of-town firms building their D.C. offices aren't far behind.
Fossil GC Makes Legal Department Tick
With revenues that grew from $1 billion in 2005 to $1.2 billion in 2006, Fossil Inc. is an increasingly sought-after brand by consumers, a success on Wall Street -- according to stock analysts who recommend the stock for outperforming the market -- and a presence in malls worldwide in department stores and in its 153 domestic and 47 international stand-alone stores. GC Randy Hyne is happy to be part of it. "It doesn't hurt that the products are fun," he says. "It's an exciting place."The Watch Man: Randy Hyne Makes Fossil's Legal Department Tick
Randy Hyne, vice president for legal affairs, general counsel and secretary for Fossil Inc., plays a vital role in bringing Fossil's products to the marketplace. As Fossil's top attorney, Hyne consults with Fossil's designers on potential patents, naming issues and other questions.In-House Counsel: Nancy R. Heinen., Apple Computer Inc.
Nancy R. Heinen. is senior VP and general counsel of Apple Computer Inc. The company has 10,176 employees and has manufacturing facilities in Sacramento, Calif., Cork, Ireland, and Singapore. The company has third-quarter revenues of $1.56 billion. The National Law Journal takes a look at her career.
The Recession's Not Over for China's Law Firms
On the eve of the Oct. 1 national holiday marking the 60th birthday of the People's Republic of China, associates at one of the nation's largest law firms got some welcome news. Jun He Law Offices announced that it was rolling back cost-saving measures introduced in April. But Jun He partner Kirk Tong warns that China's recovery -- at least as it applies to law firms -- shouldn't be overstated. "It's getting somewhat better," he notes, "but it's still not at the level it was before."
Assessing Costs in International Arbitration
In international arbitration, where the stakes are often high, legal fees and related costs are significant enough for thoughtful or detailed considerations to be given to them, both by counsel and arbitrators.Trending Stories
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