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• FHFA suits removed to Southern District federal court
• Council bends on auditing law schools' reports about student test scores
• FTC proposes watering down guidelines to market food to children
• Judge rejects MGA's antitrust suit against Mattel
• Economic claims against Toyota going to trial in July 2013
• Federal Circuit vacates $1.8M verdict over extraneous evidence in jury room
• Chicago aims to protect its supremacy in law-and-economics movement
• Doctor on trial: anatomy of an acquittal
• Cuts constrict lawyers' route to federal jobs
• Small Firms, Big Companies: A Special Report
• Life upon the wicked stage
• OPINION: Chinese law and political oppression
• THE PRACTICE: Jurisdiction of U.S. courts over foreign manufacturers
• IN-HOUSE COUNSEL: Communications problems and solutions
• WHO REPRESENTS CORPORATE AMERICA
• THE PLAINTIFFS' HOT LIST
• LAW SCHOOLS: A SPECIAL REPORT

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FHFA suits removed to Southern District federal court	Top
One of the more opaque moves by the Federal Housing Finance Agency when it sued 18 of the world's largest financial institutions was filing 13 of the cases in New York federal court, four in New York state court, and one for good measure in Connecticut.
Council bends on auditing law schools' reports about student test scores	Top
The Law School Admission Council may begin policing the Law School Admission Test scores and grade-point averages that law schools report annually to the American Bar Association. The move follows scandals in which law schools inflated the academic credentials of new students.
FTC proposes watering down guidelines to market food to children	Top
Federal regulators are watering down proposed "voluntary" industry guidelines restricting foods marketed to children, including promotions linked to charities, sporting events and theme parks.
Judge rejects MGA's antitrust suit against Mattel	Top
A federal judge has tentatively dismissed an antitrust suit filed by MGA Entertainment Inc. against Mattel Inc., ruling that the maker of the Bratz doll was barred from asserting claims that it should have brought in a previously filed copyright infringement case.
Economic claims against Toyota going to trial in July 2013	Top
A proposed class action alleging economic losses on behalf of consumers in California and other states, caused by alleged sudden acceleration by Toyota vehicles, will begin in July 2013.
Federal Circuit vacates $1.8M verdict over extraneous evidence in jury room	Top
In a unanimous multipronged ruling on Oct. 6, a Federal Circuit panel vacated a $1.8 million jury verdict of trade secrets misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duty in favor of weapons accessory maker Atlantic Research Marketing Systems Inc. because of potential jury taint.
Chicago aims to protect its supremacy in law-and-economics movement	Top
The University of Chicago School of Law gave birth to the law-and-economics movement during the 1950s and 1960s. Now the school is reasserting its commitment to the study of the law through the lens of economics with an initiative it has dubbed Law and Economics 2.0.
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.
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.
Small Firms, Big Companies: A Special Report	Top
Profiles of law firms of 50 lawyers and under that represent major corporations.
Life upon the wicked stage	Top
For some it may seem like a toss-up these days as to whether it is easier to get a job in acting or a job in law. At no time in our recent history has the job market for lawyers been more challenging. Therefore, during these extraordinary times, job seekers might be able to learn from actors.
OPINION: Chinese law and political oppression	Top
New criminal code provisions legalize 'residential surveillance,' which could be invoked against dissidents.
THE PRACTICE: Jurisdiction of U.S. courts over foreign manufacturers	Top
In two opinions last term, the Court adopted a narrow approach that offers some guidance but raises new questions.
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL: Communications problems and solutions	Top
Law departments work best when general counsel emphasize key themes and information flows freely.
WHO REPRESENTS CORPORATE AMERICA	Top
For this year's survey of the law firms who represent America's largest corporations, we've chosen to highlight one example of the longer-term relationships between in-house counsel and the law firms that represent them.
THE PLAINTIFFS' HOT LIST	Top
These 20 firms are at the cutting edge of plaintiffs' work — and are giving defense players a run for their money. • Hare Wynn harvests big victory in rice row • In NYSE case, Labaton created a bull market • Whatley Drake finds healthy return in insurance fights
LAW SCHOOLS: A SPECIAL REPORT	Top
Law schools around the country are launching solo and small firm "incubators" — programs that helps recent graduates establish solo practices while also encouraging free or low-cost legal services to underserved communities.

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