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How Many Excess Partners Does Your Firm Have?
It is widely recognized that Big Law has surplus partner capacity. What is less well recognized is just how massive this surplus has become, how unevenly it is spread across firms in different profitability cohorts, and what it portends for when the next downturn hits.
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<b><i>Voice of the Client:</i></b> What Does 'Different' Mean?
As firms turn their focus to revenue generation, some of the more progressive firms look to their clients to help them create their strategic priorities. In some cases, they even ask their clients to be involved in the planning process.
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Drug & Device News
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has upheld the summary judgment dismissal of the multidistrict lawsuit (MDL) against the maker of the intrauterine birth control device Mirena after finding that none of the experts proffered by the nearly 1,300 plaintiffs were reliable.
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Global Mobility Objectives and Immigration
A company's desire for talent mobility may face hurdles and roadblocks in securing work authorization for their employees as part of an international move. How, then, can companies align their global mobility objectives with rapidly changing immigration rules and regulations?
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Internal Whistleblowers
<b><i>Scotus Review of Dodd-Frank to Change the Landscape</i></b><p>On June 26, 2017, the Supreme Court granted <i>certiorari</i> in <i>Digital Realty Trust Inc. v. Somers</i>, to review a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision regarding SEC whistleblowing protections. The Court's ruling is highly anticipated, as it will clarify the landscape for whistleblower protections.
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Business Crimes Hotline
A look at a case involving the Paradise Papers.
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Case Notes
Two cases of great interest, including one about the legitimacy of an IVF child whose parents are married.
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Case Notes
Analysis of two key cases, one involving asbestos, the other an intrauterine birth control device.
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Industry Growth Trending Up for the Year
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released its Q4 update to the 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, which increased its yearly equipment and software investment forecast to 4.3%, up from 3.6% forecast in the Q3 Outlook.
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Bit Parts
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