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• What Firms Can Learn From Dickinson's Lateral Hiring Approach
• Howrey Hit With Another WARN Suit
• Federal Judge Again Approves Bonus Fees to Civil Rights Lawyers
• Dechert, Gibson Dunn Add Four Partners Apiece From Orrick
• Kelley Drye Picks Up L.A. Office by Acquiring Boutique
• Commentary: Goldman Sachs as Model for Big Law?
• Partnership Ranks at Top U.K. Law Firms Still in Flux, Research Shows
• Law Schools Reward Minority Mock Trial Victors With Tuition Money
• Howrey Patent Litigator Joins Fenwick
• Lateral Losses Cause Austin Firm to Fold
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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What Firms Can Learn From Dickinson's Lateral Hiring Approach	Top
While helping Detroit-based Dickinson Wright with a search for laterals, consultant Laurence R. Latourette was impressed by the firm's hiring structure and follow through. He discusses some lateral hiring pointers that other firms can pick up from Dickinson's approach.
Howrey Hit With Another WARN Suit	Top
Howrey, which was recently sued by a former employee over an alleged failure to meet its obligations under the WARN Act, was sued by a class of 18 former employees in federal court on Friday.
Federal Judge Again Approves Bonus Fees to Civil Rights Lawyers	Top
An Atlanta federal judge whose bonus award to civil rights attorneys prompted the U.S. Supreme Court to place strict limits on such fees has again found that a child welfare organization and its legal partners deserve more money for their work in reforming the state's foster care system.
Dechert, Gibson Dunn Add Four Partners Apiece From Orrick	Top
Two four-person groups have jumped from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe to new firms. A New York-based quartet headed to Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, while a Los Angeles-based team moved to Dechert.
Kelley Drye Picks Up L.A. Office by Acquiring Boutique	Top
New York-based Kelley Drye, which shuttered its last Los Angeles office in March 2003, has acquired 15-lawyer L.A. boutique White O'Connor. The new office will initially be called Kelley Drye/White O'Connor.
Commentary: Goldman Sachs as Model for Big Law?	Top
A review of news coverage on Goldman Sachs shows parallels between the firm and big law, according to Steven Harper, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University. He suggests that a tipping point could arrive if the U.S. permits non-attorney investment in law firms.
Partnership Ranks at Top U.K. Law Firms Still in Flux, Research Shows	Top
Legal Week research demonstrates the extent to which many law firms in the U.K. are continuing to resize their partnerships. DLA Piper has seen 75 partners resign from its international LLP since January 2010, and Eversheds and Ashurst have also had large partnership upheavals.
Law Schools Reward Minority Mock Trial Victors With Tuition Money	Top
There is no shortage of so-called pipeline programs that aim to expose minority students to legal careers, but John Marshall Law School's National Diversity Undergraduate Mock Trial competition may offer a blueprint for law schools looking to diversify their student bodies.
Howrey Patent Litigator Joins Fenwick	Top
Former Howrey patent litigator Teresa "Terry" Corbin has joined Fenwick & West as a partner in the firm's San Francisco office. And now she's looking forward to working with clients on more than just litigation. Fenwick provides corporate transactional services that Howrey did not, Corbin says.
Lateral Losses Cause Austin Firm to Fold	Top
Clark, Thomas & Winters, a one-time 200-lawyer firm that once served as counsel to President Lyndon B. Johnson, has closed shop after the departures of more than 50 lawyers over the past two months.
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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