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Recruiting is the lifeline that continuously brings new blood into a firm. What follows is a step-by-step approach to finding the right person for the right job.

In survey after survey in the business world, succession planning is near the top of the list of critical things to do ' and that doesn't get done. The author strongly suggests that firms recognize the urgency of succession planning for firm and practice succession in these treacherous economic times.

An in-depth look at recent national rulings.

Recent national rulings of interest.

When Congress passes a new statute in a prosecution-friendly atmosphere, it should be wary of the potential for overly aggressive prosecutors to misuse it. Here's why.

The China import safety crisis creates a perfect storm for driving importers and retailers out of business when faced with monumental product liabilities, both criminal and civil. Corporate counsel, therefore, must learn how to minimize or even eliminate their clients' increased criminal and civil exposure.

For a litigator accustomed to practicing in court, representing a client in a Congressional investigation presents unique challenges, as the rules, procedures, processes, and customs differ vastly. One area of stark difference is the status and treatment of attorney-client privilege.

Editor's Note: I am pleased to announce that Nick Gaffney of Infinite Public Relations has joined our Board of Editors. We welcome Infinite PR as the regular authors of the Media & Communications Corner. The company provides strategic media relations and communication services for leading professional services firms. Infinite's extensive, award-winning experience counseling the legal and accounting industries on proactive strategic media relations campaigns and crisis communication matters makes them a positive addition to our newsletter.…