On Thursday, President Barack Obama stressed the need to change the nature of U.S.’s “war on terror” and to bring an end to its current form. The President said “We…
On Tuesday, Los Angeles residents voted to approve limiting the number of medical marijuana outlets in the city to 135, while at the same time increasing tax on medical marijuana…
On Wednesday, officials of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said that the city of South Miami, Florida had defrauded investors by not properly informing them about the tax-exempt status…
On Wednesday, The New York Times reported that a sergeant first class on the staff of the United States Military Academy at West Point has been accused of secretly videotaping…
On Tuesday, a Senate panel approved immigration reforms to set millions of undocumented immigrants on a 13-year path to full citizenship. A provision restricting recruiting skilled foreign workers that mandated…
Los Angeles-based law firm Sheppard Mullin announced on its website on May 17, that it had hired leading IP litigator Michael Heimbold who moved over from Washington-based Steptoe Johnson. …
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin in Manhattan told a lawyer representing the city that she was troubled by the high percentage of mistaken suspicions leading to stop-n-frisk in…
On Monday, Vermont became the fourth state in the country to have a law permitting doctors to prescribe medication for terminally ill patients who sought death. But it was the…
While the winner of the $590.5 Powerball lottery is yet to come forward, the organizers announced late on Saturday that the winning ticket for the lottery had been sold from…
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Robert Timilin sentenced a Los Angeles doctor to 14 years in federal prison. She was accused of making more than $1 million by promising false herbal…
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Departures from a law firm are complicated for any attorney, but for a partner the details can be quite intricate. Please note: First and foremost, the interests of your clients should be absolutely paramount. Consultation with existing ABA and state bar guidelines on firm transition is suggested. Below you will find a list of important considerations for partners when changing firms. You will also find suggested practices for maintaining relationships, as well as obligations from a legal and moral perspective. Before You Begin to Meet with New Firms It’s important to review any existing employment agreement with your former firm to make sure you are in compliance with all provisions (pay particular attention to provisions regarding notice). Practice discretion with your existing firm until you [...]
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