Law firm dress codes can be as important to some firms as the hours billed – well, almost. However one London law firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner, warned new lawyers on the firm blog to avoid red bras, trashy heels and visible panty lines. “Nothing ruins an outfit like bumpy lace showing through your top or […]
It’s an odd problem for a lawyer, but what if the ‘time is money’ thing is not the problem? Rather, the problem for some is surviving the cutbacks and being in the office with nothing to do. What looks worse for a lawyer – a poor billing record or being there with time on his/her
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Skadden represented the largest shareholder, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and the Estate of Leona M. Helmsley, in the initial public offering of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., which closed on October 7. The IPO has been reported as the second-largest in history for a U.S. real estate investment trust. [wp_ad_camp_2]
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The legal profession, including jurists, find law review articles as long as you may have thought they were – and a new survey shows that the whole law review business is in need of serious overhaul, which is hardly surprising given that the law review business has barely changed since the 19th century. But that
For an attorney like F. Paul Bland who makes a living out of bringing class action lawsuits, business is not nearly as good as it used to be. For some, that’s a good thing – and they’re not just the defendants, either. But for Bland, who works for Public Justice, a DC non-profit outfit, it’s
LawFuel.com – Best Law Firm News Daily – The merger of two firms in South Australia has created one of the area’s largest law firms. The merged firms will operate as Mellor Olsson Lawyers, incorporating Jenkins Anderson and have operated from 1 October. Jenkins Anderson founding partner Greg Anderson started practising in Port Lincoln in
The poor reputation some law firms have to work for – well, many law firms if you like – is more due to their clients than the lawyers, according to a business psychiatrist. Mark Goulston says there is increasing “toxicity” in law firms and the problem is the clients who set the tone. Instead
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Legal opportunities abound for lawyers in New York City, the largest metropolitan region in the United States. The city that never sleeps needs the watchful eye and counsel of attorneys in all areas of practice. Whether you’re a law student wanting to find your legal niche or a licensed attorney wanting to change your
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If you are a business owner considering filing for personal bankruptcy, you may be unsure if or how your business income and assets will be affected. This will depend on the type of ownership your business has established and the type of bankruptcy you file under. While the following is not inclusive of all you’ll
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LawFuel.com – Best Law Firm Newswire – Morrison & Foerster is representing RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. in connection with its $220 million initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The IPO priced at $22 per share, above the expected range of $19 to $21 per share.
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