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• Environmental Crime Fighter Enjoys Renewed Enforcement Resources
• ABA Wants Proof of Native American Status From Aspiring Lawyers
• Kirkland Grabs Skadden, Latham Partners for Hong Kong Push
• CMS Cameron McKenna to Transfer Entire Immigration Practice to Fragomen
• Norton Rose to Lose Quartet of Middle East Partners
• Attorneys' Ouster From Fla. AG's Office Stirs Controversy
• A Fight Breaks Out Between ABA, NALP Over Jobs Data
• Credibility Lessons From the Ancient Greeks
• Freshfields, Linklaters Consider Lockstep Review
• Squire Sanders to Launch Perth Office After Raiding Top Australian Firm
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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Environmental Crime Fighter Enjoys Renewed Enforcement Resources	Top
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stacey Geis has seen her past eight environmental crime cases end with convictions, with prison time in all six cases where it was sought. Both Geis' boss and Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. have a keen interest in environmental enforcement, so enthusiasm and resources for such cases are on the upswing. Says Geis with a laugh: "I'm trendy now."
ABA Wants Proof of Native American Status From Aspiring Lawyers	Top
Between 1990 and 2000, 2,600 Native Americans graduated from ABA-accredited law schools, but according to the U.S. Census, the number of Native American attorneys in the U.S. increased by just 200 during that time. Now, the ABA is taking steps to address the concern that some law school applicants are falsely reporting their heritage.
Kirkland Grabs Skadden, Latham Partners for Hong Kong Push	Top
In a major Asia push, Kirkland & Ellis has recruited Nicholas Norris and Dominic Tsun, the Hong Kong-based co-heads of Skadden's Asia corporate practice, and Skadden corporate partner Li-Chien Wong. Former corporate practice vice-chair David Zhang and partner John Otoshi from Latham & Watkins' Hong Kong office are also said to be joining Kirkland.
CMS Cameron McKenna to Transfer Entire Immigration Practice to Fragomen	Top
CMS Cameron McKenna is set to spin off its entire 15-lawyer immigration practice to corporate immigration specialist firm Fragomen. The team includes CMS' highly rated immigration head Caron Pope. As of the Oct. 1 move, CMS will use Fragomen as its preferred U.K. provider for all immigration legal advice and related services.
Norton Rose to Lose Quartet of Middle East Partners	Top
Norton Rose is set to lose four partners from its Middle East practice, including regional managing partner Campbell Steedman, who is joining White & Case. Dubai banking partner Anthony Pallett is moving to Latham & Watkins. Abu Dhabi-based projects partners Dominic Harvey and Jonathan Brufal are leaving for Vinson & Elkins.
Attorneys' Ouster From Fla. AG's Office Stirs Controversy	Top
An inspector general is set to investigate the forced resignations of two Florida assistant AGs who have been widely recognized for their work on foreclosure fraud and "robo-signing." Said the executive director of a public interest group, "We can't say it's a fact that they were fired for political reasons. But it doesn't pass the smell test."
A Fight Breaks Out Between ABA, NALP Over Jobs Data	Top
Nearly everyone agrees would-be law students deserve a more detailed and accurate picture of their career prospects and prospective earnings before forking over thousands of dollars to enroll. However, there is no consensus over which entity should oversee the collection and analysis of law graduates' jobs data.
Credibility Lessons From the Ancient Greeks	Top
The ancient Greeks posited three keys to persuasion: logos (logic), pathos (emotion) and ethos (personal character or credibility). Of the three, the most important is ethos, writes consultant Joey Asher, who offers some tips on boosting credibility and persuasiveness for presentations and meetings.
Freshfields, Linklaters Consider Lockstep Review	Top
Freshfields and Linklaters are considering changes to their partner compensation systems to more closely match U.S. systems and to reduce the number of high-earners at the top of their respective locksteps. The two firms currently adhere to a tradition under which an equity partner's profit share automatically rises each year based on seniority.
Squire Sanders to Launch Perth Office After Raiding Top Australian Firm	Top
Squire Sanders, which merged with British firm Hammonds last year, is grabbing a sizable chunk of leading Australian firm Minter Ellison's Perth office. In so doing, Squire Sanders becomes one of the few U.S. firms to enter the Australian market in recent years, and expands its reach into the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.
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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