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ADR - Law Firms An ADR Practice That Touches All Bases
Editor: Ms. Korchin, would you tell our readers something about your career experience? Korchin: I have been a Holland & Knight partner since 1987, and I came to the firm after having been a civil trial partner at another firm. As a civil trial lawyer for over 30 years, I have represented...
Read MoreProject: Corporate Counsel Part I (Unintended Consequences) - Law Firms The Deck Is Stacked
Editor: What are your general reactions to the hypothetical on page 3? Smith: It is an example of "the perfect storm," a scenario we have seen play out several times in recent years. The Ford Motor Company-Bridgestone/Firestone tire recall situation - in which I was involved - was a similar...
Read MoreSupreme Court Lowers Employees' Burden To Prove Age Discrimination, Allows Disparate Impact Claims
On March 30, 2004, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for employees over the age of 40 to sue for age discrimination under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Smith v. City of Jackson, No. 03-1160 (March 30, 2005). The Court ruled that employers can be held liable under the...
Read MoreMidwest - Law Firms Holland & Knight's Chicago Office: Professional Excellence And Community Involvement
Editor: Mr. Elrod, would you give our readers some idea of your background? Elrod: Although I have been part of a law firm environment for all of my 23-year career, I am actually a third generation public sector practitioner. My family has a long history of public service in the Chicago area....
Read MoreEuropean Union Threatens To Surpass The United States In Regulation Of Internet Commerce
Opposition to the Iraq War by Europeans was derided by U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld as an outdated reaction, having its roots in "Old Europe." Despite support from several European governments, European citizens in general were strongly opposed to the war. Such common European...
Read MoreIs "Going Private" Right For Your Company?
Overview Of Going PrivateTransactions Many small to mid-size public companies whose stock prices have declined or who otherwise have low market capitalization are hesitant to consider going private because of stringent regulatory requirements, increased regulatory scrutiny by the Securities and...
Read MoreCanada - Law Firms A Canadian Initiative Addresses "An Underappreciated Place To Do Business"
Editor: Mr. Conti, would you tell our readers something about your background and professional experience? Conti: I was born and raised in Philadelphia. I have an MBA and a LL.M. in taxation in addition to my law degree. My first job as a lawyer was with the Chief Counsel of the IRS in...
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