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'Glass Ceilings' and Women in Leadership Roles
This wide-ranging discussion, originally presented at a seminar, introduced statistics suggesting that women still are not reaching the highest level of leadership in law firms and Fortune 500, as compared with their male counterparts.
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Real Property Law
Four important rulings are discussed.
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Involuntary Bankruptcy Standard
A judgment creditor that is considering filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition against a debtor should consult venue-specific controlling law if the debtor has appealed the judgment. Here's why.
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Intercreditor Agreements
This is the third article in a series covering various aspects of intercreditor agreements.
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A Victory for Forum-Selection Clauses
A recent Supreme Court decision overturns both the United States District Court for the District of Western Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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OR's Environmental Clean-Up Statute
This article discusses and summarizes the Oregon Environmental Cleanup Assistance Act ("OECAA").
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PA Superior Court Confirms CGL Coverage
Pennsylvania's intermediate appellate court recently confirmed the availability of CGL coverage for manufacturers facing product liability claims that allege damages to persons and property other than the manufacturers' products.
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Blurred Lines
Last year brought a number of decisions from various jurisdictions concerning the applicability of the attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine in the context of an insurer's claims investigation.
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$1,000 Per Hour Isn't Rare Anymore
Nearly 20% of the firms included in <I>The National Law Journal's</I> annual survey of large law firm billing rates last year had at least one partner charging more than $1,000 an hour.
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In the News
A review of a recent story of interest.
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