Firm Profiles

U.S. Supreme Court Examines Voting Rights in Two Cases

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Jerry H. Goldfeder and Myrna Pérez : New York Law Journal : May 15, 2013

In their Government and Election Law column, Jerry H. Goldfeder, special counsel at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, and Myrna Pérez, deputy director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, write that since 'Bush v. Gore,' the court has ruled on a variety of important voting rights cases, and in a matter of weeks the court is expected to hand down decisions in two additional ones, also having far-reaching consequences.

Surging U.S. IPO Market Yields Gains for Cooley, Hunton

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Brian Baxter : The Am Law Daily : May 14, 2013

U.S. companies have already raised $16.8 billion through initial public offerings so far this year and several Am Law 100 firms are reaping the benefits.

Federal Judge Doesn't Shy Away From 'Activism'

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Andrew Keshner : New York Law Journal : May 10, 2013

U.S. District Judge Edward Korman of the Eastern District of New York owes a large part of his approach to deciding cases to advice from a former boss, Robert Bork, U.S. solicitor general at the end of the Nixon administration.

Judge Shows Deference but Doesn't Shy Away From 'Activism'

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Andrew Keshner : New York Law Journal : May 8, 2013

In an interview with the Law Journal, Eastern District Judge Edward Korman said that the phrase "judicial activist" is "often misunderstood. It doesn't mean a judge doesn't strike down actions of the elected branches of government." The judge's willingness to take on the federal government was on display recently in a scathing decision ordering the Obama administration to increase access to emergency contraception.

The Churn: Lateral Moves in The Am Law 200

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Diane Jeantet : The Am Law Daily : May 7, 2013

Edwards Wildman Palmer expands its newly launched Miami office; a Department of Justice lawyer joins Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, D.C.; and Chadbourne & Parke loses a project finance partner in New York. The Churn is constant. Please send all announcements to thechurn@alm.com.

VOLS Firms Meet Pro Bono 2012 Pledge

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Bill Lienhard : New York Law Journal : May 3, 2013

The 2013 Tax Abatement Statute

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Richard Siegler and Eva Talel : New York Law Journal : May 1, 2013

In their Cooperatives and Condominiums column, Richard Siegler, of counsel to Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, and Eva Talel, a partner at the firm, address the important changes made by the 2013 amendments to the previous abatement program, their impact on apartment owners and the challenges created for owners, boards and managers by the manner in which the Department of Finance has determined to implement the 2013 amendments.

Circuit Tosses Another Class Settlement Over Conflict

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Amanda Bronstad : The National Law Journal : April 23, 2013

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit continued its campaign against conflicts of interest in class action agreements, throwing out a $45 million settlement with three credit reporting agencies because the incentive awards to named plaintiffs were contingent on their support for the deal.

Law Schools

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: New York Law Journal : April 22, 2013

In this free Special Report from the New York Law Journal: "Clerkships: A Worthwhile Journey, But Only on a Well-Charted Path," "The Role of Strategic Thinking in Legal Training," "Jump in M&A Activity Increases Opportunities for Graduates," "A Career in Compliance?" and "What Law Students Aren't Learning, and Why It Matters."

The Role of Strategic Thinking in Legal Training

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Jeremy Paul and Alan M. Klinger : New York Law Journal : April 22, 2013

Jeremy Paul, dean at Northeastern University School of Law, and Alan M. Klinger, co-managing partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, write that while knowledge of the law, rigorous analysis and strong communication skills will always remain the hallmarks of great lawyering, more is needed to educate tomorrow's professionals. Training in teamwork, technology, strategic thinking, real-world ethics, economics and more is essential.