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The Rise of Uber and Lyft Inspires a Liability Practice. (ABA Journal, August 1, 2017)
Software Helps Assemble Social Media Posts From a Specific Event or Point in Time. (ABA Journal, February 1, 2017)
First in Fighting for Facts: Newspaper Counsel Takes on New Jersey Governor Personally. (ABA Journal, July 1, 2014)

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Legal Rebels Podcast: The ABA Journal Legal Rebels Podcast features people who are remaking the legal profession, changing the way law is practiced and setting the standards that will guide the profession into the future.

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Am Law 200 Overview. “Betting on Bulk.” Second Hundred firms are on a hiring binge. What’s not certain is when—or whether—it’ll pay off. (American Lawyer Magazine, June 2013).
Canada Market Report. “If You Build It, They Will Come.” Preparing for the 2015 Pan American Games, Toronto is relying on a distinctively Canadian deal form: the public-private partnership. (American Lawyer Magazine, November 2012)
“Romney’s Lawyer.” Ropes & Gray chairman R. Bradford Malt and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney have a two-decades-long friendship that has benefited both men. (American Lawyer Magazine, June 2012)
Lateral Report Overview. “This Time It’s Personal.” Lateral partner movement was up significantly in 2011, but it wasn’t because of a thriving economy. Instead, law firms got desperate. (American Lawyer Magazine, February 2012).
Midlevel Associates Feature. “Under Pressure.” It’s good news and bad news for midlevel associates. There’s more work, but hiring is still slow. At least wages are going up again. (American Lawyer Magazine, September 2011).
Intellectual Property Report: “Open for Business.” Some smaller specialty shops have closed their doors in recent years, but others are very much alive. (American Lawyer Magazine IP Supplement, September 2010).

Newspaper Stories:

“Judge Narrows Challenge on Ban on Ultimate Fighting.” A federal judge trimmed a lawsuit brought by mixed martial artists in New York arguing that the state ban on MMA events is unconstitutional. (New York Law Journal, August 2012).
“Suit Challenges Ban on Mixed Martial Arts.” The Ultimate Fighting Championship turns to litigation in hopes of lifting ban on MMA events in New York. (New York Law Journal, November 2011).
“New Challenges to DOMA Filed in Connecticut and New York.” Paul Weiss, Sullivan & Worcester, Jenner & Block and GLAD team up in hopes of striking down section 3 of DOMA. (New York Law Journal, November 2010).

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“For IP Litigator, Move to DLA is Ninth Stop in Peripatetic Career.” Paul Gupta is always on the move. (Am Law Daily, April 2013)
“As Gun Debate Grows Second Amendment Champion Gura Girds for Battles Ahead.” Alan Gura’s victories before the Supreme Court in Heller and McDonald have made him the go-to guy as gun-rights advocates look to expand the Second Amendment rights in the shadow of the Newtown massacre. (Am Law Daily, February 2013).
“Kirkland Records Clerk by Day Hero by Night.” Ramiro Ocasio risks his life to save a stranger from getting hit by a New York city subway train. (Am Law Daily, January 2013).
“Alabama High Court Okays Suit Against Pfizer for Failure to Warn of Generics Risks.” Generic drug plaintiffs find a way around Pliva v. Mensing. But will it stick? (Litigation Daily, January 2013).
“Chevron Shocker Judge Says Plaintiffs Bought 19 Billion Ecuador Judgment for 500K.” The latest twist in the ongoing Chevron litigation. (Litigation Daily, January 2013).
“Romney, Ropes, and Bain and the Ties that Bind.” Mitt Romney’s ties to Bain Capital may have cost him the South Carolina primary. And it put an unwanted spotlight on his tax situation, which is managed by Ropes & Gray chairman Brad Malt. (Am Law Daily, January 2012).
“Judge Tells Concert Promoter to Take a (Moon)Walk.” A federal district court judge in Manhattan said “Beat It” to most counts in a $300 million suit filed against Michael Jackson’s estate, Jackson’s supposed ex-manager, and Anshutz Entertainment Group over promotional rights to the comeback tour the King of Pop was planning prior to his death last summer. (Litigation Daily, November 2011).
“Embattled Weiner Turns to Baker & Hostetler Partner.” In the wake of his Twitter-scandal, Anthony Weiner turned to an old friend for legal representation. (Am Law Daily, June 2011).
“Arizona Hires Paul Clement to Defend Immigration Law.” Paul Clement may have left King & Spalding for a smaller firm, but that doesn’t mean he’s downsizing his practice. (Am Law Daily, June 2011).

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“A Friendly Breakup.” Hughes Hubbard and Luskin, Stern & Eisler push the reset button on their merger. (American Lawyer Magazine, July 2012).
“With Strings Attached.” Are Regulators Blocking More Deals, or Does it Just Seem that Way? (American Lawyer Magazine, April 2012).
“The Electronic Eye.” Will Computers Replace Humans in Document Review? (American Lawyer Magazine Litigation Supplement, November 2011).
“Howrey: Surviving the Shipwreck.” What to do when your firm goes under? (American Lawyer Magazine, April 2011).
“Challenging a Student Lender Head On.” New York lawyer Josh Fensterstock takes on student lenders. (American Lawyer Magazine Student Edition, October 2010).
“Mixed Reviews for Zubulake II.” Two judges differ on how to penalize flawed e-discovery efforts. (American Lawyer Magazine Litigation Supplement, September 2010).

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I came up with lots of ideas for graphics, charts, and charticles for the front-of-the-book section. Here are some of my favorites. (NOTE: I did NOT do the artwork – only the written parts).

Starting at the Top: In March, Paul Weiss partner Roberta Kaplan made her U.S. Supreme Court debut when she argued on behalf of an octogenarian widow challenging the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. Kaplan joins the ranks of other Am Law lawyers who have made their maiden arguments before the high court on landmark cases. (The American Lawyer, May 2013).
Ex Post Facto: In late January, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia invalidated President Barack Obama’s controversial recess appointments in 2012 which filled three vacancies on the National labor relations Board. The court defined “recess” narrowly – to the point that most recess appointments made in modern times would have failed the test. Here are notable recess appointments featuring Am Law lawyers. (The American Lawyer, April 2013).
Tour de Force: A selection of quotes from Lance Armstrong’s lawyers defending the biker, over the years, from doping allegations. (The American Lawyer, March 2013).
Golden Parachute: Am Law firms have been a nice landing spot for defeated Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees. (The American Lawyer, October 2012).
Rogue’s Gallery: Chadbourne & Parke partner Abbe Lowell has represented a “who’s who” of Washington’s elite. (The American Lawyer, May 2012).
… And in This Corner: A lawyer and his nemesis jump back in the ring. A look at the ongoing war of words between WWE’s top outside counsel Jerry McDevitt of K&L Gates and journalist Irv Muchnick. (The American Lawyer, February 2011).

“Hit the Boss Button.” Ever wanted to watch the Final Four or the World Cup at your office computer without getting in trouble with your boss? Never fear because the “boss button” is here! (April 28, 2010)

“Some Fighting to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in NY.” Inside the UFC’s efforts to legalize professional MMA events in the state of New York. (May 1, 2010).

“Leaning Left? The AMA at a Crossroads.” The American Medical Association has helped kill several health care reform efforts over the past 80 years. That changed with ObamaCare. Has this bastion of conservatism moved to the left? (January 13, 2010)

“Nine-Year-Old Girl Wins Spelling Bee.” For 9-year-old Shivani Angappan, “poinsettia” spelled v-i-c-t-o-r-y. Luckily for her, she didn’t actually spell it that way. (Oct. 4, 2009)

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Cheating in Soccer. If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying. From handballs to doping to diving to match-fixing, here are some of the most well-known examples of cheating in soccer. (Jan. 6, 2009).
The Worst Teams of All Time. There are bad teams and then there are the ones on this list. (Jan. 30, 2009)
Legends of Soccer. We know Pele and Maradona. Who are some of the other all-time greats? (Mar. 8, 2009)

Live Match Reports:

Live Blog: Netherlands v. France, Euro 2008. A clash of titans featuring two star-studded sides. (June 13, 2008)
Live Blog: Russia v. Spain, Euro 2008. Spain takes the first step towards an unprecedented era of dominance. (June 26, 2008)
Live Blog: Manchester United v. Chelsea, English Premier League. A must-win situation for two teams expected to contend for multiple trophies. (Jan. 11, 2009)
Live Blog: Liverpool v. Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League, Leg #2. Real Madrid’s poor season gets worse, as Los Blancos meekly surrender in the competition they once owned. (March 10, 2009)
Live Blog: Manchester United v. Aston Villa, English Premier League. Manchester United stages a comeback for the ages capped by one of the most memorable debut goals in league history. (Apr. 5, 2009)
Live Blog: Real Madrid v. Barcelona, Spanish Primera Liga. Barcelona routs Real Madrid in one of the most one-sided El Clásicos in recent memory. (May 2, 2009)
Live Blog: Barcelona v. Manchester United, UEFA Champions League Final. Manchester United’s dream of back-to-back Champions League titles comes to an end (May 27, 2009)

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