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The New York Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that partners in a law firm operating as a limited liability partnership are not shielded from personal liability in disputes with each other.

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The New York Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that partners in a law firm operating as a limited liability partnership are not shielded from personal liability in disputes with each other. The court's 5-2 decision in Ederer v. Gursky, 133, stems from a 2003 lawsuit filed by … [Read more...]

Many women leave the legal profession after having children. Attracting them back can be a major issue. But Andrews Kurth partner Kathleen Wu offers ways for smart firms to attract them back into the fold.

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There's been an awful lot written about what the legal profession can do to try to stop the flow of women leaving the profession after they have children and find 60-hour workweeks unsustainable. But I've seen very little written about how, once they've left the profession, firms … [Read more...]

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP was the top-ranked legal adviser on European mergers in 2007 (followed by Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance), with lawyers expecting the brisk pace of mid-sized corporate acquisitions to continue into the new year.

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP was the top-ranked legal adviser on European mergers in 2007, with lawyers expecting the brisk pace of mid-sized corporate acquisitions to continue into the new year. ``In Germany, we are running on full steam with a very hot two weeks at the … [Read more...]

Statement from David Hicks

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www.LawFuel.co.nz - The Law Jobs and Legal NewsWire"Thank you for coming out on a Saturday and during the holiday period."I know you all hoped I might appear and answer some questions."I had hoped to be able to speak to the media but I am just not strong enough at … [Read more...]