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• MOVERS
• THE CAREERIST: At law firms, the kids are all right
• MGA settles billing dispute with O'Melveny
• Google+ for corporate legal management
• THE CONNECTED LAWYER: Blogging levels the playing field
• Doctor on trial: anatomy of an acquittal
• THE CONNECTED LAWYER: The 'Moneyball' lesson for firms
• Cuts constrict lawyers' route to federal jobs
• Passing the buck
• Making more out of less
• MOVERS
• Orrick wants to fire MGA again over a second billing dispute
• Study of refugees from failed law firms concludes that networking works
• THE PRACTICE: Restyled evidence rules on expert testimony coming
• MOVERS
• THE CAREERIST: Family friendly, but so what?

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MOVERS	Top
David Brewster joins Jones Day as partner in the Boston office. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
THE CAREERIST: At law firms, the kids are all right	Top
Now that everyone and his mother has weighed in about the misery of young lawyers, I'm going to propose something radical: They're not that bad off.
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.
Google+ for corporate legal management	Top
The corporate legal department has a new tool of information distribution and core management tasks. The new wonder is Google+. What can in-house lawyers do with it and how does it work?
THE CONNECTED LAWYER: Blogging levels the playing field	Top
In football, they have an expression: "On any given Sunday, anything can happen." Which means that the team that should win can lose. Is this true in the legal industry? Is there a chance for small firms to compete with Big Law?
Doctor on trial: anatomy of an acquittal	Top
Kenneth Julian of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips speaks to NLJ about the high-profile controversy involving the former head of St. Vincent Medical Center's liver transplant program, and how he persuaded the jury his client was innocent.
THE CONNECTED LAWYER: The 'Moneyball' lesson for firms	Top
Many regional law firms lack money, advertising and name recognition. What lessons can they learn from the film "Moneyball"?
Cuts constrict lawyers' route to federal jobs	Top
With agencies across the board facing severe budget constraints, job-seeking lawyers these days have few options. One of the few ways in is at the bottom, through so-called honors programs for new law school graduates. But even that pipeline is narrowing.
Passing the buck	Top
Very smart people can sometimes fall into the trap of blaming others, and tolerating a poisonous work environment. Mistakes are inevitable. False blame and recriminations are not.
Making more out of less	Top
Since the recession took hold in 2008, many local firms have adopted new business practices in an attempt to limit real estate-related costs. This has led to making better use of existing space and becoming more value-conscious when considering a move to new office digs.
MOVERS	Top
La'Verne Edney joins Baker Donelson's products liability and mass tort practice group as partner in the Jackson, Miss., office. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
Orrick wants to fire MGA again over a second billing dispute	Top
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has moved to withdraw from representing MGA Entertainment Inc., citing $3.85 million in unpaid legal fees and other compensation associated with a high-profile case against Mattel Inc.
Study of refugees from failed law firms concludes that networking works	Top
Six major law firms closed their doors in 2008 and 2009, forcing more than 1,400 attorneys into the job market during tough financial times. According to a study, the vast majority of those attorneys have since landed new jobs.
THE PRACTICE: Restyled evidence rules on expert testimony coming	Top
Although changes are not substantive, counsel should be ready to practice under the rules, to take effect in December.
MOVERS	Top
James Westra joins Advent International Corp. as managing director and chief legal officer. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
THE CAREERIST: Family friendly, but so what?	Top
Can big firms offer both ­quality of life and advancement — or is that just an illusion created by the firm's marketing department to suck you in?

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