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• 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
• Fight breaks out over Toyota bellwether
• Small Firms, Big Companies: A Special Report
• Antitrust spat tests D.C. courts' jurisdiction
• Busy first week in a big term
• At 1st Circuit, U.S. government denies liability for Bulger/Flemmi murders
• WHO REPRESENTS CORPORATE AMERICA
• 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
• THE PLAINTIFFS' HOT LIST
• LAW SCHOOLS: A SPECIAL REPORT
• SURVEY OF LAW FIRM ECONOMICS

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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.
Fight breaks out over Toyota bellwether	Top
Lawyers in the litigation against Toyota Motor Corp. over sudden, unintended acceleration are butting heads over which case should be a bellwether trial — and when.
Small Firms, Big Companies: A Special Report	Top
Profiles of law firms of 50 lawyers and under that represent major corporations.
Antitrust spat tests D.C. courts' jurisdiction	Top
Just because federal agencies are housed within city limits, the precedent goes, doesn't mean D.C. courts have jurisdiction to hear every case that involves contact with a federal actor. An antitrust dispute between Brazilian and U.S. producers of materials used to make steel is testing the limits of this precedent.
Busy first week in a big term	Top
In just one week, the Court heard from some of the leading lawyers of the Supreme Court bar and nationally recognized legal scholars. It was a big start to a potentially huge term encompassing health care, affirmative action, and immigration.
At 1st Circuit, U.S. government denies liability for Bulger/Flemmi murders	Top
In oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit on Oct. 6, a lawyer for the U.S. government argued that the FBI is not responsible for murders the mobster and his associate, Steve Flemmi, committed in the Boston area while they were government informants in the 1980s.
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.
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.
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.
SURVEY OF LAW FIRM ECONOMICS	Top
Our national survey shows firms had a better 2010, and despite a hazy economy, they see promise in 2011.

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