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Rethinking the Legal Profession: Blueprint in Progress

It’s not a secret that the economic downturn is hitting the legal world like a blow torch. The Law Shucks Blog has a layoff tracker, and its readings are alarming.
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Notable Morning Stories …

Mass regulator charges Madoff feeder fund Reuters U.S. Plans to Drop Case Against Former Senator From Alaska The New York Times Despite Threats, Lawyer Agrees to Represent Mumbai Terrorism Suspect
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New From Gmail: Autopilot

Tired of responding to all those emails in your inbox? Let Gmail do it for you! The latest feature to Gmail includes an autopilot functionality that replies for you. Check
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Google Provides Free Music Search in China

Google has launched an ad-based MP3 download service in China to combat easily accessible illegal downloads that have destroyed the online music industry. Goggle’s venture has the backing of 14
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Supreme Court Passes on Chance to Consider VA Anti-Spam Law

The Supreme Court, without comment, rejected a chance to examine how far states can go to restrict unsolicited e-mails in efforts to block spammers from bombarding computer users. The High
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Notable Morning Stories …

Modularity for Value Appropriation: Drawing the Boundaries of Intellectual Property~ Harvard Business School – Working Knowledge Europe’s Hedging on Inmates Clouds Guantánamo Plans~ The New York Times  Ginsburg Hints at Vacancy
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Did Madoff Work Alone?

Prosecutors expect Madoff to plead guilty to the his notorious Ponzi scheme – and they are not going to give him a deal – he will probably spend the rest
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Notable Morning Stories…

Neuroscience Provides Biological Advantages Musicians Have Over Nonmusicians–ABC News AP Countersues Artist Over Obama “Hope” Image– LA Times Living in the City Makes You 30% More Likely to Die of
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Disbarment Recommended for Lawyer/Juror Who Switched His Vote (To go Back to Work)

The California Bar Court Review Department is recommending that attorney Francis T. Fahy be disbarred for switching his vote during deliberations so he could get back to his practice.  The
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Indictment of al-Bashir Sets a Legal Precedent

President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan’s trial will create a set of evidentiary, legal and political precedents. On March 4, al-Bashir became the first sitting head of state to be indicted
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