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• Increased Lateral Demand Could Lead to Larger Entry-Level Classes
• Hunton Data Security Lawyer Returns to Alston
• Hughes Hubbard, Foley Partners Team With Federal Prosecutor to Form Boutique
• Law Firm: Former Client Owes Multimillion-Dollar Performance Incentive Bonus
• What Firms Can Learn From Dickinson's Lateral Hiring Approach
• Companies Get Creative to Cut Legal Costs
• Lawyer: County Clerk With Alzheimer's Duped Into Resigning
• Howrey Hit With Another WARN Suit
• Dechert, Gibson Dunn Add Four Partners Apiece From Orrick
• Commentary: Goldman Sachs as Model for Big Law?
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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Increased Lateral Demand Could Lead to Larger Entry-Level Classes	Top
After nearly two years of associate layoffs, a survey by NALP showed law firms saw a 61 percent increase in associate lateral hiring in 2010, a trend that could result in larger entry-level classes -- and potentially higher salaries for the mid- to senior-level associates now in demand.
Hunton Data Security Lawyer Returns to Alston	Top
Outsourcing and data security lawyer James A. Harvey has left Hunton & Williams, where he co-chaired the global technology and sourcing practice, to return to Alston & Bird as a partner in its IP and technology transactions group. Harvey left Alston to join Hunton in 2006.
Hughes Hubbard, Foley Partners Team With Federal Prosecutor to Form Boutique	Top
Former Foley & Lardner partner Seth Levine and Kenneth Lee, previously a partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, have joined forces with former federal prosecutor Scott Klugman to launch litigation boutique Levine Lee LLP. The new firm is actively interviewing for more hires.
Law Firm: Former Client Owes Multimillion-Dollar Performance Incentive Bonus	Top
Dallas' Shamoun & Norman is suing ex-client Albert G. Hill Jr., alleging he failed to pay a multimillion-dollar "performance incentive bonus" after the firm globally settled several legal disputes involving Hill's son -- but Hill claims he never signed a contract agreeing to the bonus.
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.
Companies Get Creative to Cut Legal Costs	Top
Under pressure to curb legal costs, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard have saved millions of dollars in legal fees by outsourcing work to India, giving work to solo practitioners rather than mega-firms and eschewing hefty hourly fees in favor of alternative and fixed fees.
Lawyer: County Clerk With Alzheimer's Duped Into Resigning	Top
In Georgia, a lawyer for former DeKalb Superior Court Clerk Linda Carter said she has Alzheimer's disease and was duped last month into resigning from her job by her successor. He said the resignation has a "catastrophic effect" on Carter's pension and benefits, as she is two years from vesting.
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.
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.
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.
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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