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The American Lawyer

Lawyers Abuzz about Zika

Firms tout new task forces to advise on the legal risks of the disease.
19 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms 'Terrible' at Billing, Says GE's Counsel

By | August 29, 2016
He looks for those that embrace alternative fee arrangements.
18 minute read

The American Lawyer

Retiring Boomers Pose Big Challenges for Firms

Poor succession planning can lead to the loss of substantial client relationships, among other problems, experts say.
66 minute read

National Law Journal

Movers

By | August 29, 2016
Lateral moves and new arrivals in this week's column.
58 minute read

National Law Journal

Human Trafficking Persists, But Firms Can Help

OPINION: Pro bono lawyers can assist survivors with protective orders and getting criminal records vacated.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Littler Picks Up Polsinelli Vice Chair in Kansas City

Anthony Romano, a longtime partner at Polsinelli and vice chair of the firm's labor and employment group, has left its office in Kansas City, Missouri, for Littler Mendelson. The latter publicly incurred Polsinelli's wrath last year after opening an office in the city.
18 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Reed Smith Denied Sanctions in Terminated Paralegal's Suit

A federal judge in Camden has declined Reed Smith's motion to issue sanctions against a former paralegal at the firm's Princeton office who filed a wrongful termination suit.
7 minute read

The Recorder

BAR-ometers: Pass the Mic (and Maybe the Bar)

By | August 26, 2016
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Struggling Australian Firm Expects More Financial Losses

Slater & Gordon, the world's first publicly traded law firm, has announced that it expects losses of more than $760 million (A$1 billion) for its 2015-16 fiscal year.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Softer Demand, Rising Salaries May Lead to Layoffs, Analyst Warns

A Wells Fargo Private Bank survey on the first half of 2016 reveals softening demand and increasing costs, which one analyst said is causing law firm leaders to contemplate layoffs.
11 minute read

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