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FTC Wins Its Court Case, But at a Price
A U.S. Supreme Court decision endorsing Federal Trade Commission authority over some nonprofit professional groups could have another long-term consequence because of its cautious approach to the use of the so-called quick look analysis of anti-competitive restraints. Agencies or courts can apply an abbreviated rule-of-reason analysis to restrictions that are not per se unlawful but are facially anti-competitive.In their pursuit of a racial discrimination suit against Merrill Lynch & Co, which settled this week, Linda Friedman, Suzanne Bish, and George Robot of Chicago-based Stowell & Friedman gave plaintiff-side class action lawyers a good name.
Pfizer Litigators Endure Beast of a Beauty Contest
Pfizer Inc. summoned lawyers to a New York ballroom last year for a sort of beauty contest, giving 103 firms the chance to compete for 20 coveted spots as preferred litigation providers. The process ultimately involved two consultants, featured a 50-page Request For Information and stretched on for nine months. One law firm partner, echoing others' sentiments, would later call the selection experience "the most painful ever." Now Pfizer is using the same process to select labor and employment counsel.Lawyers Urged to Prep for High Court
The fiercely independent criminal defense bar generally has chosen not to rely on outside help, but observers say they need to make an exception before they come before the U.S. Supreme Court.Drinker Biddle Acquires Employment Boutique in Chicago
Drinker Biddle & Reath's expansion mode didn't end with the acquisition of 170-lawyer Chicago firm Gardner Carton & Douglas in January. The firm announced Monday that it would acquire 13-attorney employment law boutique Connelly Sheehan Harris in Chicago, effective Feb. 1, 2008. The combination will continue the firm's growth in the area of human resource law, particularly on the litigation side. Drinker Biddle has been growing across the country, and will now surpass the 675-attorney mark.There are no fewer than 43 amicus briefs already on file in the case that will determine the standard for business method patents. And the folks on the government's side are yet to chime in.
Defense Has Tough Job Ahead As Andersen Trial Begins Today
DEFENSE LAWYER Russell "Rusty" Hardin holds a markedly different hand for the start of Arthur Andersen`s trial today than the one he held just seven weeks ago, when he sought a speedy trial for his client.Trending Stories
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