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C.N. et al v. Ridgewood Board of Education et al
Where a voluntary, anonymous and confidential student survey relating to sexual activity and drug use was given without individually identifiable results, and administered only after fair notice to parents, there was no violation of the students' First Amendment rights; also, there was no violation of their right to privacy, or the parents' right to raise their children, since the information was secured from public exposure and society's interest in the results outweighs any invasion of privacy.General Counsel Discuss Their Changing Roles
The role of general counsel is evolving fast. Top lawyers aren't just legal advisers anymore: They're now business partners, strategists and even risk managers, to some degree. At two separate conferences on Wednesday, GCs discussed the new responsibilities their jobs require.The Litigation Daily spoke with former Chicago U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who will be joining Skadden's Chicago office. He told us about his new practice area. (Hint: it's not criminal defense).
Enron alums: Speak truth to power
By David Hechler After the scandal, the books, the movie - finally, it's judgment day in a Houston courtroom for Enron Corp.'s former chairman, Kenneth Lay, and ex-CEO, Jeffrey Skilling. Amid boatloads of details about related-party and off-balance sheet transactions, an old question is likely to resurface: "Where were the lawyers"The proceedings probably won't provide answers.How Linklaters increased its profits
A RELENTLESS FOCUS on globalization and tight management has made London-based Linklaters one of the world's biggest and richest firms. Can it keep up the momentum as the architect of its success prepares to step down For a generation, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager Flom stood alone among law firms in combining mammoth size with regal wealth.Private Equity Companies Get Close to Simpson Thacher
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett just had a summer that private equity lawyers dream about. The New York firm's two top private equity clients, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and The Blackstone Group, were on a dealmaking binge. Of course, Simpson has many private equity clients, but it makes sure that KKR and Blackstone always come first. The devotion has paid off: one KKR partner describes Simpson as part of its "inner circle." And several Simpson attorneys have moved in-house with Blackstone and KKR.Defense Department General Counsel Resigning at End of Year
Jeh Johnson, the general counsel for the U.S. Department of Defense, has announced that he is stepping down at the end of the year.Schnader Harrison Loses Four Partners
Philadelphia-based Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis has experienced a new wave of significant departures, losing labor and employment partners Allan Dabrow and Gina Ameci, tax and estates partner Barry Frank and business services department chairman Edward Schiff.The Layoff List: By the Numbers
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