<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</i></b> King & Spalding Drops Marriage Case; Former Solicitor General Quits Firm
After a week of criticism from gay-rights groups, King & Spalding reversed itself on April 25 and asked to withdraw as counsel in charge of defending the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
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Social Media and Its Effects
In the legal world, the role of social media has become more prevalent in the last five years. Attorneys and their clients are grappling with how this emerging technology will affect their cases.
The Duty to Preserve in an Uncertain World
As detailed in a recent ruling, the duty to preserve attaches whenever a party reasonably anticipates litigation. However, there are other scenarios that have less clear-cut answers.
Supreme Court Sharpens 'Cat's Paw' Liability
In its recent unanimous decision in <i>Staub v. Proctor Hospital</i>, the U.S. Supreme Court both recognized the concept of "cat's paw" liability in employment discrimination cases ' and sharpened its claws.
The New UK Bribery Act
All General Counsel should reach for their calendars now and circle July 1. That's the date when the new UK Bribery Act will take effect. The Act has extra-territorial reach and will impact almost every corporation doing business internationally.
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. v. Airgas, Inc.
The <i>Airgas</i> decision confirms the previous 25 years of Delaware case law upholding the use and maintenance of poison pills by independent boards acting in good faithin response to legitimate threats posed by hostile bidders.
Teaching Business Development Skills to the Newest Lawyers
Associates and partners alike should be focused on business development in this economy. The next step is to envelop the paralegals, secretaries, receptionists and other staff in the business development mentality.
Recruitment Twists and Turns
The tide has turned and law firms are beginning to hire again, albeit with a more purposeful eye than in past years. What lessons have been taught and learned as firms begin to recruit candidates for available positions?
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New Regulations for Service Providers
Last year, the DOL issued interim final regulations under ERISA Section 408(b)(2) that impose new disclosure requirements on "covered service providers" providing services to specified pension plans subject to ERISA. And that's not all.
Supporting Your New Managing Partner
Many law firms are going through a transition to the next managing partner. There will be a successful transition if some requirements are met. This article focuses on those requirements.
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