Does Joinder of a Forum Defendant Always Prevent Removal?
A state-court action cannot, as a general rule, be removed to federal court where a resident of the forum state has been joined as a defendant. 28 U.S.C. '1441(b). This is commonly known as the "forum defendant rule." There is, however, an exception to the rule.
Lawful Data-Mining of Social Networks
To avoid legal difficulties when you mine information about people from social-network locations, make sure you employ three particular policies when using information mined from blogs. Here's how to proceed.
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Client Speak: Capturing the Current Mood
Implicit in all the stories about layoffs or hourly versus value billing, the fundamental question is whether the severity of the economic downturn will permanently change what law firms look like and how they operate. Can they ever again support the notorious salary structures and leverage strategies of the past?
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Practice Building Skills: Turning Your Bio into a Magnet for Business
Smart lawyers turn their bios into a marketing magnet that generates leads, as opposed to a mere resume or a CV, which recites only your education and experience. The trick is to turn a feature of yourself into a benefit to the client.
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Media & Communications Corner: Channel the Information Deluge into Knowledge You Can Use
Proven shortcuts that will help you channel the flood of incessant information coming your way.
Career Journal: Does Having a J.D. Help a Career in Legal Marketing?
The marketing function is expanding within law firms. Despite of, or perhaps because of, the legal industry's economic woes of late, the expectations around marketing ' from increased business development to enhanced practice support ' has never been greater. Do you need a J.D. to have a career in marketing?
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Do More with Less and Gain Market Share
The current economic situation is forcing firms to think of new ways to market themselves, which likely will become the new norm, long after the downturn is history.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
In this climate of uncertainty, the impetus will be on associates to self-motivate, focus on learning the craft and think deeply about what they really want from their careers. But what are those of us committed to developing the careers of associates to do?
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Downsizing the Right Way
In Part One of this article, the authors dealt with the primary risks of a "downsizing" event. Part Two herein discusses implementing a methodical plan for a downsizing event, alternatives to downsizing, and going forward with compassion.
Do Comparative Lawyer Rankings Run Afoul of Ethical Guidelines?
The ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct, adopted in many jurisdictions, now allow attorney advertisements but restrict "misleading" communications. Significantly, such misleading communications may include unsubstantiated comparisons to other lawyers.
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