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• CFPB official calls mortgage servicers 'plagued' by consumer protection problems
• Following dean's resignation, Baltimore relents on law school money
• MGA settles billing dispute with O'Melveny
• FTC proposes watering down guidelines to market food to children
• Justices struggle over strip-search case
• Trade secret theft outside U.S. is basis for barring imports, Federal Circuit rules
• FHFA suits removed to Southern District federal court
• Council bends on auditing law schools' reports about student test scores
• WHO REPRESENTS CORPORATE AMERICA
• Life upon the wicked stage
• OPINION: Chinese law and political oppression
• THE PRACTICE: Jurisdiction of U.S. courts over foreign manufacturers
• IN-HOUSE COUNSEL: Communications problems and solutions
• Small Firms, Big Companies: A Special Report
• THE PLAINTIFFS' HOT LIST
• LAW SCHOOLS: A SPECIAL REPORT

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CFPB official calls mortgage servicers 'plagued' by consumer protection problems	Top
During a press conference call on Thursday, Raj Date, Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury for the CFPB, said the mortgage service industry was "plagued by pervasive and profound consumer protection problems," and that the new agency would make monitoring it "one of the CFPB's top priorities."
Following dean's resignation, Baltimore relents on law school money	Top
A little more than two months after the dean of the University of Baltimore School of Law resigned, complaining that the university was dipping too deeply into revenues generated by the law school, the university has agreed to give some money back.
MGA settles billing dispute with O'Melveny	Top
MGA Entertainment Inc. has settled in principle its $10.2 million billing dispute with O'Melveny & Myers, which represented the Bratz doll manufacturer in its high-profile copyright dispute with Mattel Inc.
FTC proposes watering down guidelines to market food to children	Top
Federal regulators are watering down proposed "voluntary" industry guidelines restricting foods marketed to children, including promotions linked to charities, sporting events and theme parks.
Justices struggle over strip-search case	Top
The Supreme Court on Wednesday struggled with whether jail officials may conduct intrusive strip searches of all arrestees, even of those detained for minor offenses, or whether the Constitution demands something more.
Trade secret theft outside U.S. is basis for barring imports, Federal Circuit rules	Top
In a split ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld an International Trade Commission order that barred a company in China from importing railway wheels into the United States because the company misappropriated trade secrets in China from a U.S. company.
FHFA suits removed to Southern District federal court	Top
One of the more opaque moves by the Federal Housing Finance Agency when it sued 18 of the world's largest financial institutions was filing 13 of the cases in New York federal court, four in New York state court, and one for good measure in Connecticut.
Council bends on auditing law schools' reports about student test scores	Top
The Law School Admission Council may begin policing the Law School Admission Test scores and grade-point averages that law schools report annually to the American Bar Association. The move follows scandals in which law schools inflated the academic credentials of new students.
WHO REPRESENTS CORPORATE AMERICA	Top
For this year's survey of the law firms who represent America's largest corporations, we've chosen to highlight one example of the longer-term relationships between in-house counsel and the law firms that represent them.
Life upon the wicked stage	Top
For some it may seem like a toss-up these days as to whether it is easier to get a job in acting or a job in law. At no time in our recent history has the job market for lawyers been more challenging. Therefore, during these extraordinary times, job seekers might be able to learn from actors.
OPINION: Chinese law and political oppression	Top
New criminal code provisions legalize 'residential surveillance,' which could be invoked against dissidents.
THE PRACTICE: Jurisdiction of U.S. courts over foreign manufacturers	Top
In two opinions last term, the Court adopted a narrow approach that offers some guidance but raises new questions.
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL: Communications problems and solutions	Top
Law departments work best when general counsel emphasize key themes and information flows freely.
Small Firms, Big Companies: A Special Report	Top
Profiles of law firms of 50 lawyers and under that represent major corporations.
THE PLAINTIFFS' HOT LIST	Top
These 20 firms are at the cutting edge of plaintiffs' work — and are giving defense players a run for their money. • Hare Wynn harvests big victory in rice row • In NYSE case, Labaton created a bull market • Whatley Drake finds healthy return in insurance fights
LAW SCHOOLS: A SPECIAL REPORT	Top
Law schools around the country are launching solo and small firm "incubators" — programs that helps recent graduates establish solo practices while also encouraging free or low-cost legal services to underserved communities.

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