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• McDermott Goes on Patent Attorney Hiring Spree
• A Path Through the Redwoods Leads Lawyer to Job Saving Forests
• Another N.Y. Judge Resigns Over Wages
• Skadden to Launch First Non-U.S. Funds Practice With London Partner Hire
• The Future Is Unclear for Tyco International In-House Lawyers
• Wilson Sonsini Opening Brussels Office
• Marcellus Shale Attracts Laterals From Miles Around
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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McDermott Goes on Patent Attorney Hiring Spree	Top
McDermott has been on a hiring spree, expanding its patent prosecution practice to keep pace with growing demand. The firm has added two attorneys in Silicon Valley in recent weeks and 11 attorneys in Orange County since the start of the year. It's also hiring in Chicago, Boston, New York and Houston.
A Path Through the Redwoods Leads Lawyer to Job Saving Forests	Top
An awe-inspiring hike through California's redwood forests in 1977 convinced Harry Pollack to start anew on the West Coast after graduating from law school in Detroit. Now the majestic forests have inspired him to make another life-altering move, from small-firm lawyer to in-house counsel at the nonprofit Save the Redwoods League.
Another N.Y. Judge Resigns Over Wages	Top
New York state appeals court Justice Joseph Covello, who is leaving the bench to enter private practice, called his decision "incredibly bittersweet" but "clearly an economic one." Covello is the third Appellate Division judge to cite the state's judicial pay drought as the factor that drove him from the bench.
Skadden to Launch First Non-U.S. Funds Practice With London Partner Hire	Top
Making just its second lateral hire in London since mid-2009, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is bringing in Macfarlanes partner Stephen Sims to launch the firm's first dedicated funds practice outside the United States.
The Future Is Unclear for Tyco International In-House Lawyers	Top
Tyco International Ltd. has announced it is breaking itself into three publicly traded companies. So what happens to the global manufacturing company's corporate legal department and to the regional lawyers around the world who serve its various business segments? So far, Tyco isn't saying.
Wilson Sonsini Opening Brussels Office	Top
Wilson Sonsini is establishing a European beachhead by opening an office focused on antitrust and M&A work in Brussels next month. The office will be led by former Hunton & Williams Brussels managing partner Michael Rosenthal, who most recently chaired that firm's European competition practice.
Marcellus Shale Attracts Laterals From Miles Around	Top
As the natural gas industry continues to expand its footprint in Western Pennsylvania, the region is quickly becoming a desired destination for energy and environmental attorneys. Two Texas-based firms recently brought aboard attorneys who moved hundreds of miles to get in on the ground floor of the area's natural gas boom.
Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?	Top
After 15 years at a litigation boutique, I need to move on. Do I go in-house or move to another firm? And any networking advice?
Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?	Top
I am a lawyer currently working for a Big 4 accounting firm, and I'd like to transition to a law firm and practice tax law. Is it true this is a difficult move? Any advice on making the transition easier?

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