By Randy D. Gordon | February 9, 2024
"So what do we know about RICO's purpose?" asks columnist Randy D. Gordon as he offers his take on the legislative history and evolution of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack | February 6, 2024
"Damages must be proven to be 'genuinely compensatory' based on a 'rational connection' developed by a plaintiff to show a rational basis and connection between the 'injuries suffered and the amount awarded,'" say attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
By Michael P. Maslanka | February 2, 2024
Here are five mindsets you can use to help ride life's 'random' waves a little more smoothly.
By Keith Letourneau | February 1, 2024
"Oil spills in U.S. waters have decreased in both number and volume since OPA's enactment, though major incidents still occur from time to time," writes columnist Keith Letourneau.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack | January 30, 2024
"Although the U.S. Supreme Court has addressed numerous facets regarding the circumstances under which the death penalty can and cannot be imposed, it has not yet directly addressed the question of jury unanimity being a requirement," say attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
By Karen S. Vladeck | January 26, 2024
"Boutique firms are not the right fit for everyone, but they have many features that can significantly benefit attorneys," says legal recruiter Karen Vladeck.
By Michael P. Maslanka | January 9, 2024
"Understanding human nature empowers us," says Texas Lawyer columnist Michael P. Maslanka. "Here, then, are five aspects of human nature to know and to apply towards a more ethical practice."
By Mandie M. Cash, Douglas Henderson and Erich Almonte | January 8, 2024
King & Spalding attorneys offer a review of the 2023 environmental justice lawsuits that they believe could predict what's to come for 2024.
By Keith Letourneau | January 4, 2024
The simultaneous delays at the Suez and Panama Canals are unprecedented and assuredly will lead to higher transportation costs that will flow down to consumers.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Dan Binstock | January 3, 2024
Dan Binstock pulls back the curtain on why associates suddenly receive "recruiter blitz" emails at the same time about the exact same position—and he explains how to respond.
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