In an era of instant communication, it's very hard to wait to press "send." Often as a lawyer, a client asks you to look at a letter. You may suggest edits, you may suggest waiting a bit and discussing overall strategy. So it's almost refreshing … [Continue reading]
SCOTUS: Skilling and Honest Services
Apparently a white collar conviction requires a crime to have been committed. The US Supreme Court ruled today (PDF) in the case of former Enron executive Jeffrey Skilling. It found that the government's use of a deprivation of "honest services" … [Continue reading]
Law School Grades: From Inflation to Addition
A tough legal job market apparently calls for desperate measures. The New York Times reports that Loyola Law School in Los Angeles is taking direct action to make its graduates appear more marketable. This is the "other" Loyola. The school is … [Continue reading]
AmLaw 200 — Revenge of the Third Coast
The American Lawyer has posted the results of the second 100 that forms the Am Law 200 here. While this tranche of law firms followed the Am Law 100 in experiencing declining revenues and profits, there were some bright spots. One geographic area … [Continue reading]
When Civil Charges Expand
Governmental scrutiny that starts with civil liability and threatens to become more serious makes coordinating the corporate response very difficult. Professor Peter Henning writes in the New York Times that the expansion of civil charges … [Continue reading]
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