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'The Good Wife' Actor Asks for Law Students' Help on Election Day
October 18, 2016
Actor Josh Charles asks support for Hillary Clinton campaign
Lucasfilm Accuses Lightsaber Class of Violating Star Wars Trademarks
October 17, 2016
The Star Wars company says the classes infringe on the Jedi Order's logo, among a slew of other trademarks.
What Should Fox's Chris Wallace Ask Clinton, Trump About SCOTUS?
October 17, 2016
From litmus tests to same-sex marriage to outside-the-box nominees, lawyers in Washington and around the country have U.S. Supreme Court questions in mind for Wednesday night's third and final presidential debate.
Women Law Students Say Pay Disparity is Systemic Problem
October 17, 2016
Hopes that study revealing male partners make 44 percent more than women partners serves as wake-up call.
Law Firm's TV Ad Draws Fire From Defense Bar
October 17, 2016
A television ad for personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan is sparking a backlash from defense lawyers who say its message about insurance coverage crosses the line into jury tampering.
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October 17, 2016
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Billing from the Bathroom and Other Strategies for Growing RPL
October 17, 2016
It isn't necessarily the case that high RPL is good and low RPL is bad. A firm can be profitable at either end of the market. However, growing RPL can be interpreted as a sign of healthy activity, as it is important to maximizing top line growth.
U.K. Plans Special Brexit Deal To Prevent Banking Exodus
October 17, 2016
 Continental Breakfast: your daily update on what's happening in Europe.The U.K. government is considering plans to continue paying billions…
In Clash Over Trump Article, a Lawyer's Letter Goes Viral
October 17, 2016
In his response to Donald Trump lawyers, New York Times assistant general counsel David McCraw gave the paper's reporters a run for their money.
Courts Address When an Alleged Employee Hacking Is a Crime
October 17, 2016
Results have been mixed for employees accused of hacking into the databases of their own companies, competitors and potential business partners. This article discusses three recent cases in this area of law.

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