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• Following dean's resignation, Baltimore relents on law school money
• CFPB official calls mortgage servicers 'plagued' by consumer protection problems
• Court should have granted Bosch a permanent injunction against Pylon, Federal Circuit rules
• How to prevail in a PSLRA jury trial
• MGA judge knows from 'scorched earth'
• MGA settles billing dispute with O'Melveny
• FTC proposes watering down guidelines to market food to children
• Justices struggle over strip-search case
• 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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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.
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."
Court should have granted Bosch a permanent injunction against Pylon, Federal Circuit rules	Top
A split panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that the District of Delaware abused its discretion by denying a permanent injunction in a patent infringement case.
How to prevail in a PSLRA jury trial	Top
Paul Hastings partner Howard Privette discusses the challenges of representing a client in a civil action who pleaded guilty to criminal charges arising from the same allegations.
MGA judge knows from 'scorched earth'	Top
MGA Entertainment has accused Mattel of "scorched earth" strategies in their battle over the Bratz doll, but the judge overseeing those cases knows a thing or two about warfare.
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.
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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