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Change Ahead for Law School Rankings?

The National Law Journal

U.S. News & World Report may change how it calculates the influential ranking of the nation's law schools to include part-time students, after hearing allegations that some schools move students with lower grades and test scores into part-time programs so they can report better data, said the magazine's director of data research.

A Rare DOJ Mea Culpa in High Court Child Rape Case

Legal Times

The Justice Department has made an extraordinary statement of regret that the Supreme Court wasn't briefed about a relevant statute before it ruled that the death penalty for non-homicide child rape was unconstitutional. But why is the DOJ taking responsibility for the omission?

'McNulty Memo' Triggers an Ultimatum

The National Law Journal

The battle over the Justice Department's policy on waiver of attorney-client privilege in corporate probes has heated up, with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy issuing an ultimatum and Sen. Arlen Specter reintroducing legislation to change the policy.

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'Carbox' : The Next New Revenue Frontier for Lawyers

We've all heard of Sarbanes-Oxley, which requires companies to disclose business risks to investors. Now there's a hybrid -- Carbox -- which refers to a company's obligation under SOX to disclose a new type of business risk: the cost of emissions.

--Legal Blog Watch

Firm Makes Headway With Hands-Free Headsets?

Berg Injury Lawyers is offering free hands-free sets to keep California drivers connected to their CrackBerrys in light of new driving regulations.

-Legal Pad

'Accidental' Eavesdropping

San Diego criminal defense attorneys weren't happy to hear that their phone calls to inmate clients were recorded and made accessible to prosecutors.

-Legal Pad LA

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The Rarefied Air of the A-List

The American Lawyer

It's A-List season at The American Lawyer, which for a sixth year has determined the firms that best embody what it means to be a success in the legal community. As always, there were surprises. But what's most notable is just how hard it is for a newcomer to land a spot.

Nine Steps Law Firms Can Take to Get Paid

Legal Times

Cash flow problems have always been the No. 1 reason why clients don't pay their bills to law firms. Tougher economic times demand that firms take action regarding the overall management of their accounts receivable, says consultant Jake Krocheski, who offers nine steps firms should take.

A Revolution in Online Legal Content

Legal Tech Newsletter

As summer associates struggle to answer obscure research questions over the next couple of months, they may find an answer to their late-night prayers in JD Supra, a free online service that provides access to legal documents including memoranda, briefs and unpublished court decisions.

ITV's Legal Chief Broadcasts Change

Legal Week

ITV's new legal chief Andrew Garard has hit the ground running, with a series of internal changes. His presence as a hands-on counsel, involved in the business of the broadcaster, is indicative of a new breed of legal chiefs aiming to take on broader roles.