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Transitional National Council Receives Recognition from US, Which Will Cause Gadhafi’s Funds to be Unfrozen

Transitional National Council Receives Recognition from US, Which Will Cause Gadhafi’s Funds to be Unfrozen

The Transitional National Council has been recognized as the government of Libya by the USA, unfreezing funds that are needed for the rebel cause. The council provides essential services like…

Technology is Expected in the Courtroom by Witnesses and Juries

Technology is Expected in the Courtroom by Witnesses and Juries

Theresa Canady is an energetic lawyer in the courtroom. She says, “It is exhilarating” and pleasurable to explain things in the court. She enjoys speaking in front of crowds. She…

Hunton & Williams Cuts Back on Attorneys in City Offices

Hunton & Williams Cuts Back on Attorneys in City Offices

US Law firm Hunton & Williams has slashed the headcount of its lawyers by more than 60 percent. In April there were 36 lawyers in City offices and now there…

New Firm Management by Sullivan & Cromwell is ‘Punishment’

New Firm Management by Sullivan & Cromwell is ‘Punishment’

Richard Morrissey, who previous led Sullivan’s global private equity group, believes that Sullivan & Cromwell’s new management line-up is a harsh punishment to its American offices. He believes that practices…

California Residents Living in “Phonehenge” Ordered to Leave

California Residents Living in “Phonehenge” Ordered to Leave

Phonehenge is a little village in Los Angeles. Kinm Fahey, a retired telephone technician, is convicted for erecting buildings which do not meet the safety standards. The residents in the…

Williams and Connolly Hired by News Corp. to Represent Them in Legal Crisis

Williams and Connolly Hired by News Corp. to Represent Them in Legal Crisis

The phone hacking scandal in the United Kingdom is causing a stir in the media world but it is having an effect in the legal world too. News Corporation, the…

National Law Firm Wilson Elsner Starting Denver Office

National Law Firm Wilson Elsner Starting Denver Office

Law Firm, Wilson Elsner, will be opening its 23rd branch in Denver, Colorado. Wilson Elsner, based in New York, is represented by over 800 employees distributed across its branches. Joseph…

‘Fee Hungry’ law firms targeting M&As in frivolous class action lawsuits

‘Fee Hungry’ law firms targeting M&As in frivolous class action lawsuits

Over the period of the last several years a somewhat disturbing trend has become prolific in the business world- that of law firms realizing that there is quick and easy…

Campanile lease for Morris, Manning & Martin nixed over lease terms

Campanile lease for Morris, Manning & Martin nixed over lease terms

As an unexpected effect of the recession, commercial real estate lenders are taking on decision-making roles usually reserved for owners. For John Dewberry, owner of the prestigious Campanile tower, the…

Two Lawyers at Baker Donelson Earn Recognition for Their Many Hours of Service

Two Lawyers at Baker Donelson Earn Recognition for Their Many Hours of Service

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, recognized Ms. Hoffecker and Mr. McGehee for their work with the Orange Grove Center. This is a center for helping adults and children…