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Antitrust case against Minor League Baseball can proceed in Florida

While many people across the country are excited about the return of baseball, Jim Evans does not feel quite so kindly toward Americas pastime.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

5 strategies to prevent runaway legal fees when being billed hourly

Casual emails from attorneys at DLA Piper appear to confirm some in-house counsels perception that large, seemingly reputable law firms are inflating their clients legal bills.
31 minute read

Inside Counsel

Facts & Figures: Law firm managing partners predict revenue growth

From climbing settlement amounts to the risks of paper contracts, an inside look at the numbers that count
4 minute read

International Edition

Simmons strengthens City fraud team with Kingsley Napley hire

Simmons & Simmons is boosting its crime, fraud and investigations team with the hire of Kingsley Napley criminal litigation partner Stephen Gentle. Gentle, who is top-ranked in Chambers and Partners for both UK cartel defence and corporate crime, joined Kingsley Napley in 1993, becoming a partner in 2001. He will join Simmons' nine-partner crime, fraud and investigations team, which is headed by Nick Benwell, in June.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Ex-employee of Thomson Reuters sues over firing

An ex-employee of media company Thomson Reuters has filed suit against the company, claiming he was wrongfully terminated.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Judge strikes down restrictions on “morning after” pill

Reproductive rights advocates have reason to celebrate. A Brooklyn federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make the morning after pill available to women of all ages and without a prescription.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

How to avoid litigation before it begins

Efforts like legal project management and alternative fee arrangements have helped inside counsel gain control over litigations costs and options. Still, the least expensive litigation is the litigation you avoid.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: Selection and preparation of corporate representatives for 30(b)(6) depositions

In-house counsel should never underestimate the importance of selecting and preparing the appropriate representative, or representatives, to respond to deposition requests noticed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) or corresponding state procedure rules.
11 minute read

Inside Counsel

4th Circuit applies <em>Concepcion</em> in FLSA case

<em>Concepcion</em> strikes again.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

American Airlines and Orbitz settle long-running suit

Orbitz Worldwide Inc. and American Airlines (AA) have ended their two-year battle over travel distribution costs and methods.
1 minute read

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