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• Public Sector Attorneys Going Private
  Soon we will have a new president. And that means a new administration as well. Traditionally, when a new administration takes over, many of the attorneys (and other figures, for that matter) involved in the outgoing administration will go back to the private sector....
• Biggest Legal Fee Ever Awarded to Enron Attorneys
  It was inevitable. The time has come to pay the lawyers who litigated on behalf of Enron investors.
• Poll: Obama Supporters Don't Want Constitution Used in Supreme Court Cases
  This is a rather shocking result. It's rare that the Supreme Court is a question of polling, but with recent political rhetoric along the lines of ''Bush has destroyed the Constitution'' and ''we are all living in a fascist state,'' it occurred to polling company Rasmussen to poll Americans on their current attitudes about the Supreme Court — and break the results down politically....
• Interviewing Preparation for In-house Counsel Jobs
  Recently, one of the leading in-house counsel publishers gave some advice to general counsels on how to conduct effective job interviews. This advice was given to those who are hiring new in-house counsel — i.e., interviewers....
• No Magic in Fair Use
  Hermione probably wouldn't be happy. After all, it seems like a Slytherin kind of thing to do. Yes, it's Harry Potter legal news.
• Jones Day Boosts London Office
  
• Pricewaterhouse Cooper Adds Three Counsel
  
• inData Releases DepoView for Legal Staff
  
• Inside Legal Blogs
  Much of this past week's blog attention has been on politics, what with the Democratic and Republican national conventions having occurred in late August and early September.
• Arthur Culvahouse
  Arthur Culvahouse just won reelection to the chairmanship of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. That's just the latest bit of news that's had Culvahouse's name on lots of lips lately, and yet another sign that life is going well for the distinguished attorney....
• More New Law Student Tips
  There are lots of tips for new law students out there, and many are important, since high grades are vital for any future job search. And once that first tuition bill hits, you will realize just how much you need a good job....
• Outsourcing: Issues for Legal Staff
  By now you've probably heard: the American Bar Association has given its thumbs-up to outsourcing legal work.
• Rainmakers Study for the Knowledge, Not the Grades: An Internship Can Transform Your Entire Career
  The following article is an excerpt from ''The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career through Creative Networking and Business Development.''
• The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career through Creative Networking and Business Development: A Must-Read for Law Students and Junior Lawyers
  In The Opportunity Maker, author Ari Kaplan spells out the secrets that all law students and budding attorneys should learn and explore to enrich their professional lives and forge inspired careers. Kaplan sets forth numerous strategies for empowering law students and young lawyers with valuable creative networking and business techniques. The book outlines a wide array of ways to connect with people and establish life-long professional relationships, and gives masterful insights o...
• Law Firm Merger Mania
  Lots of law firm merger news lately. With the current slump in the industry, it's not surprising that some law firms are looking to be snapped up.
• Detroit's Mayor Finally Resigns
  It's been a wild ride for Kwame Kilpatrick, the (now) ex-mayor of Detroit, Michigan. Besieged with scandals, court cases, prosecutions, and calls for his head, Kilpatrick finally bowed to the inevitable and resigned on Thursday, bringing a tumultuous tenure to an inglorious end....
• Lawyers Slow at Tech
  Chances are, you know someone in the legal industry who is a technophobe. I myself recall one of my first bosses, an attorney who handwrote all his briefs and then had his secretary type them up on a computer. Though I've moved on, he still doesn't use a computer....
• Construction Dispute Turns On...War Decision
  Construction disputes seldom lead to sexy lawsuits, aside from the occasional ''Who's at fault for this bridge falling down?'' case. But in one recent case, war came into the picture.
• Heller Ehrman Trying to Merge (Again)
  Heller Ehrman Trying to Merge (Again)Jones Day Hires New IP LawyerCurtis Mallet Launches Facebook Recruiting Tool
• ABN Amro Loses Its GC after Takeover
  ABN Amro Loses Its GC after TakeoverUBS Names New GCLondon Development Agency Splits Up
• ABA Okays Outsourcing
  ABA Okays OutsourcingClayton State Recieves ABA Approval for New Paralegal DegreeBeaufort County Kills Staff Attorney Position to Hire Paralegal
• Blake Hall: Chief Counsel for the GOP
  As Republicans gather for their national convention this week in Minnesota, one of the biggest behind-the-scenes players will be Blake Hall, the party's chief counsel. Hall has played a significant role in the activities of the Republican Party for more than 20 years now. As a matter of fact, he was the chairman of the credentials committees for the party's conventions in both 1996 and 2004. He also took the position of sergeant at arms at the 2000 convention....
• Legal Secretary Jobs — What to Expect
  A legal secretary job is an administrative position in which the incumbent works under the direct supervision of a lawyer. Legal secretaries are found everywhere you might find an attorney. You'll see legal secretaries in real estate, government, criminal law, estate planning, and more. While legal secretaries are often confused with legal document assistants, or LDAs, there is a difference: Legal secretary jobs don't usually involve direct contact with clients for legal document prepar...
• Matthew Shawver, Legal Assistant at Hinkle Elkouri
  Matthew Shawver was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, a city known as a major aircraft manufacturing hub and cultural center. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and boasts cultural and recreational venues that make it one of the 10 best cities to live in, according to Money magazine. The first complete recording made by jazz musician Charlie ''Bird'' Parker occurred in 1940 at the Trocadero Ballroom in Wichita, and the Wichita Jazz Festival remains a significant annual event on the nat...
• The Insurance Attorney: A Job Profile
  Insurance attorneys may be self-employed or work as partners in law firms. Educational requirements for insurance attorneys include a four-year undergraduate degree and a three-year law degree. In addition, one is required to pass a written bar exam, although the specifics of this requirement differ from state to state. There is stiff competition for students wishing to enter law school, as well as for law graduates wishing to secure work as attorneys....
• Federal Judge Charged with Federal Sex Crimes
  While politics has been dominating the news of late, it's time to focus on some other stories that might otherwise get lost in the shuffle.
• Study Tips for Law School
  If you have recently gotten into law school, congratulations! You've done something that very few people are able to do, so you should be proud of yourself. When it comes to academics, however, you'll find that law school is a great deal different