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• Stock scam ensnares attorneys
• Lobbying for reform
• Making their mark in D.C.
• MGA drops malpractice claim against O'Melveny
• OPINION: Federalism and medical malpractice reform
• MOVERS
• THE CONNECTED LAWYER: Success in 15 minutes per day!
• After earthquake, D.C. legal world heading back to normal
• Former Acting Solicitor General Katyal to join Hogan Lovells
• 9th Circuit tosses Bluetooth settlement, citing attorney fees
• OPINION: Hold lawyers liable for misconduct
• OPINION: Why cultural intelligence matters
• Judge rules that Dodgers owner is free to sue Bingham for malpractice
• SNR Denton donates $1 million fee to assist developmentally disabled people
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Changing behavior is a matter of focus
• ASSOCIATE MOVERS

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Stock scam ensnares attorneys	Top
Three lawyers, including a former Nixon Peabody partner, have pleaded guilty in Washington federal district court to crimes stemming from a long-running securities probe.
Lobbying for reform	Top
Washington lobbyists are gearing up to make their cases to Congress this fall for lobbying reform. With several proposals crafted or in the works, including one on Capitol Hill, it looks as though they'll have a lot to discuss.
Making their mark in D.C.	Top
A crop of law firms specializing in trademark filings has popped up in the Washington area during the past few years, and they've quickly become important players in the field.
MGA drops malpractice claim against O'Melveny	Top
Bratz doll manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc., facing potential discovery sanctions in a claim for $10.2 million in unpaid legal fees, has agreed to drop malpractice claims against its former law firm, O'Melveny & Myers, and three of its lawyers.
OPINION: Federalism and medical malpractice reform	Top
In challenging damages caps, the AAJ is both opposing and inviting federal intervention in state law matters.
MOVERS	Top
Debra Clark joins Dykema Gossett's corporate finance practice as partner in the Chicago office. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
THE CONNECTED LAWYER: Success in 15 minutes per day!	Top
Many expect some trick from social media: some series of tweets or LinkedIn participation that will guarantee a steady flow of new clients. But real success through social media requires real work.
After earthquake, D.C. legal world heading back to normal	Top
Courts, law firms, government agencies and other offices in downtown Washington were set to reopen Wednesday morning following Tuesday's 5.8-magnitude earthquake, which sent workers onto the sidewalks and, in many cases, home for the rest of the day.
Former Acting Solicitor General Katyal to join Hogan Lovells	Top
Former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal will be joining Hogan Lovells, a Washington-based partner confirmed Monday. He will work in the firm's appellate group.
9th Circuit tosses Bluetooth settlement, citing attorney fees	Top
A federal appeals court has tossed out a settlement of hearing loss claims involving Motorola's Bluetooth headsets, ruling that the trial judge failed to adequately test whether the attorney fees were excessive.
OPINION: Hold lawyers liable for misconduct	Top
Two Federal Circuit rulings make it easier for fraudulent patent practices to go unchecked.
OPINION: Why cultural intelligence matters	Top
Critical to the success of international transactions and cases are lawyers who can conduct business with ease in a variety of cultural settings across the globe.
Judge rules that Dodgers owner is free to sue Bingham for malpractice	Top
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is free to bring a malpractice case against Bingham McCutchen, over claims the firm mishandled the preparation of financial papers for McCourt and his now-estranged wife.
SNR Denton donates $1 million fee to assist developmentally disabled people	Top
SNR Denton has agreed to donate nearly $1 million in attorney fees awarded to the firm in a settlement of a pro bono case on behalf of developmentally disabled residents of Illinois.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Changing behavior is a matter of focus	Top
We achieve the things we think about most, and everybody at a firm can be in control of his own destiny.
ASSOCIATE MOVERS	Top
Jodi Schwimmer joins Dechert's finance and real estate practice as counsel. Plus more movers in this week's column.

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