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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.

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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.

Marketplace: Massive Hudson Yards Project Moves Forward

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Monica Paquette : New York Law Journal : April 17, 2013

The 26-acre complex currently under construction on Manhattan's West Side has captured the attention of several high-profile companies. L'Oreal USA and SAP AG will join Coach Inc. at Hudson Yard's 1.7 million-square-foot South Tower. Also, the first of two 99-year ground leases with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been finalized.

Would a Prosecutor's Manual Help?

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Joel Cohen : New York Law Journal : April 9, 2013

In his Ethics and Criminal Practice column, Joel Cohen, of counsel at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, writes that line prosecutors, particularly inexperienced ones, don't realistically have a body of law or practice on which to judge or self-assess their conduct to ensure that they are walking the straight and narrow. Yes, most prosecution offices, state and federal, have training programs. But do they do enough, and is there a better way to proceed?

First Department Justice Tapped for Top Bench

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John Caher : New York Law Journal : April 8, 2013

Governor Andrew Cuomo has nominated Sheila Abdus-Salaam, a highly regarded appellate judge, for a seat on the New York State Court of Appeals, saying she has shown "a deep understanding of the everyday issues facing New Yorkers, as well as the complex legal issues that come before the state's highest court."

Telemundo loses effort to get lawsuit dismissed

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John Pacenti : Daily Business Review : April 3, 2013

In a federal lawsuit, Latele Television claims that Hialeah-based Telemundo replicated its telenovela, Maria Maria, for the premise of the popular El Rostro de Analia.

Attorneys of the Year 2012: Lucia Coyoca

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: The Recorder : March 22, 2013

Piercing the Political Veil: Disclosure of Corporate Spending

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Jerry H. Goldfeder and Neal D. Richards : New York Law Journal : March 20, 2013

Jerry H. Goldfeder, special counsel at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, and Neal D. Richards, an associate at the firm, write that, as the 2012 presidential election vividly demonstrated, the magnitude of political expenditures unleashed in the wake of the Supreme Court's 'Citizens United' decision can exert a powerful influence on the political process.

Prominent Attorney Loses Right to Practice in Southern District

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Mark Hamblett : New York Law Journal : March 18, 2013

Despite an aggressive effort by Ivan Fisher's lawyer to convince the court to hand down a lesser sanction, including the submission of several letters by attorneys attesting to his skill as a lawyer and devotion to his clients, the veteran criminal defense attorney can no longer practice in the Southern District.