With overall law firm billing rates rising fast, firms that increased their rates more slowly are reaping rewards in the form of greater revenue growth, according to a new study.
- November 01, 2016Nell Gluckman
SEC Settles First Stand-Alone Whistleblower Retaliation CaseOn Sept. 29, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that International…
November 01, 2016ssalkin | Law Journal NewslettersIn what began as a year with a forecast of modest growth, The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (ELFA) has just released its Q4 update to the 2016 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, reducing the year's growth expectations to -0.5%, marking a steady decline in growth forecast for the year.
November 01, 2016ljnstaff | Law Journal NewslettersAnnual Nashville Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Seminar
November 01, 2016ssalkin | Law Journal NewslettersMentorship is a key element of associate engagement and retention. While most law firms have formal and informal mentoring programs, not all firms give explicit instructions on how to be a good mentor to junior attorneys. Here are some tips that can prepare you to be a great mentor to the associates at your firm.
November 01, 2016Rebecca GlatzerBurr & Forman LLP has opened an office in Wilmington, DE. Rick Robinson, who is joining the firm as a partner in the firm's Creditors' Rights and…
November 01, 2016ssalkin | Law Journal NewslettersLandlord's Self-Proclamation of Tenant's Breach Costs It Big
November 01, 2016ljnstaff | Law Journal NewslettersWarning from the SEC
In two recent orders, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signaled that it is paying particular attention to attempts by companies to prevent former employees from whistleblowing through restrictive covenants contained in severance agreements.
November 01, 2016Joshua Sohn and Shauneida NavarreteThough cybertheft of intellectual property is predicted to dramatically increase over the next 12 months, a significant portion of companies has yet to fully secure their IP assets, according to a survey released by Deloitte Cyber Risk Services.
October 31, 2016Ricci DipshanFed. Cir.: Patent Application Provided Sufficient Written Description to Provide Priority Date
Fed Cir: Patent Trial Appeals Board's Decision on Assignor Estoppel is Not Reviewable
Fed. Cir.: Automatic Method for Lip Synchronization and Facial Expressions of Animated Characters is Patentable Subject MatterOctober 31, 2016Jeff Ginsberg and George Soussou






