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Missouri State Court Returns $11 Million Verdict Against Premium Standard Farms

Industrial hog producers Premium Standard Farms Inc., a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, and the privately held ContiGroup Cos. (formerly Continental…

Legal Sector Job Losses Continues to Decline

The number of job losses in the legal services industry continued to decline in February, according to the latest report…

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There are three things I miss about the 80's.  1) The music  2) Judicial Nominees getting a floor vote and…

Rosen Law Firm Files Class Action Suit Against Electronic Game Card, Inc.

The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. announced yesterday it filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all purchasers of Electronic…

Governor Paterson Turns To Former Spitzer Lawyer Theodore V. Wells Jr.

The New York Times is reporting that Governor David Paterson has turned to lawyer Theodore V. Wells for legal assistance. …

David Quinto: Oscar’s Legal “Guardian”

And the Oscar goes to….David Quinto for his role at Quinn Emanuel as the guardian of the Academy Awards trademark.…

Chadbourne & Parke Bolsters New York, Mexico City Offices

Chadbourne & Parke has bolstered both its New York and Mexico City offices with five additions. Joining the New York…

Obama Nominee Dawn Johnsen Gains Committee Approval

Dawn Johnsen, President Obama’s selection to lead the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, gained approval from the Senate Judiciary…

O’Melveny & Myers Takes on Video Game Giant

O'Melveny & Myers LLP has filed a lawsuit against video-game maker Activision Publishing Inc. in Los Angeles County Superior Court.…

DLA Piper Acquires Former AIG General Counsel

Anastasia Kelly, who recently resigned as general counsel of American International Group reportedly over compensation issues, has joined DLA Piper…

Survey: 26% of Firms Look to Expand in Second Quarter

A U.S. jobs survey indicates 26 percent of law firms expect to increase staff in the second quarter of the…

LCJ Embarks on Study of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Lawyers for Civil Justice announced Tuesday it is working with the Judicial Conference Rules Committee on an ambitious program to…